8 & 22 Bishopsgate Viewing Platforms

The Lookout is 8 Bishopsgate’s 50th floor viewing gallery. Witness uninterrupted views of the City’s iconic landmarks, impressive skyscrapers, and historic architecture. Petite, but nicely detailed in timber.

Horizon 22 is London's highest free viewing platform with 360-degrees views of London and it's most iconic landmarks. Expansive, dual storey views.

8 Bishopsgate

Architect: Wilkinson Eyre

Engineer: Arup

Consultant: Turner & Townsend Alinea

22 Bishopsgate

Architect: PLP

Engineer: WSP

Consultant: Turner & Townsend Alinea

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Soon after opening in 2024, I ventured up London's newest, and highest free viewing platform, Horizon 22. Ticket reservations have been made, so unless you already have a ticket, you'll have to take my word that it's worth a visit. There's lots of space to wander round, time to take it all in, and a small cafe for a drink. It gives some pretty spectacular views, but I was equally there for the architecture. I was lucky with the sun, and it looked spectacular.

Horizon 22 video

A short video of the space. As with Horizon 22, this was shot fully handheld due to constraints of the space.

The Lookout, 8 Bishopsgate video