Looking Over London: 10 Spectacular Views Of The UK Capital

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Camden market, it is difficult to envisage the charming, tranquil lanes of Primrose Hill tucked just around the corner. Walk over the Chalk Farm train bridge and you may as well have teleported into a quaint countryside village. If you can make it to the end of the road without succumbing to one of the delightful bakeries or restaurants, your restraint will be rewarded. A short walk up a steep hill, the view has an unrivalled horizontal scope aided especially by two things – the proximity of Primrose Hill to central London and the convenient positioning of the trees underneath the sight line. With a full east-west panorama, this view is relaxing yet detailed and there is even a handy bronze carving to help identify what you are looking at. Take photos, gaze in awe, then stroll back down the hill for a well deserved cream cake.

Climbing hills isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but fortunately some rooftop views can be accessed by lift without a hefty fee. The Heron Tower sprung up in 2011 and immediately sought to capture public approval with two enticing sky restaurants – Sushi Samba and the Duck and Waffle. Both are as pricey as you would expect when eating 40 storeys high, but pop up for a quick drink as the sun sets over the city and you can have a wander around both of the top levels as you sip. This is great time of day to go as it is relatively empty and you get the glitter of London’s lights speckled over a clear daylight view.