One New Change is the massive, curved glass building right next to St. Paul’s Cathedral. It’s the one that looks like a giant, melted iPhone leaning against a cathedral. Don’t walk into the mall part right away – you need to look for the public lift labelled “Viewpoint.” It’s a bit hidden, like a VIP secret, but once you find it, you’ll feel like you’ve cracked a code.
The lift whooshes you up to the rooftop terrace, and when those doors open… wow. You’ll see St. Paul’s so close you could almost touch its golden cross (please don’t try). The view is an absolute knockout, spanning from the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf to the historic spires of the City. It’s like London decided to throw a party and you’re on the VIP balcony.
Why This Viewpoint Wins Over Everything Else
For starters, it’s wonderfully uncrowded. While tourists are elbow-to-elbow at the Sky Garden, you’ll have plenty of space to breathe, take photos, and do a little happy dance. The terrace is open-air, so you get that fresh London breeze (and wind-whipped hair, but that’s a good look, right?). It’s also open until late, which means you can watch the sunset paint the city in shades of gold and pink.
Let’s talk about the St. Paul’s view. It’s iconic. You’re looking across at the dome, not up at it. This is the view you see on postcards, but now you’re in the postcard. I swear, every time I’m there, I half-expect a pigeon to hand me a cup of tea and say, “Welcome to the best seat in the house.”
