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Searcys at The Gherkin, London

Perched atop one of London's most iconic architectural marvels, Searcys offers a dining experience that quite literally rises above the ordinary. The stunning 360-degree views of London's skyline provide a breathtaking backdrop to an exceptional culinary journey. The afternoon tea becomes a visual and gastronomic spectacle, with each carefully crafted item reflecting the building's innovative design and London's dynamic spirit.

Famous landmarks

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Buckingham Palace, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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Big Ben, London

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Westminster Abbey, London

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Palace of Westminster, London

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Kensington Palace, London

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Trafalgar Square, London

30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Millennium Bridge, London

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St. Paul's Cathedral, London

2 hours to 2 hours

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Leicester Square, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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London Eye, London

30 minutes to 1 hour

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Tower Bridge, London

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Piccadilly Circus, London

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Tower of London

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Shopping & markets

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Camden Market, London

3 hours to 4 hours

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Borough Market, London

3 hours to 4 hours

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Oxford Street, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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Portobello Road Market, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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Harrods, London

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Covent Garden Market, London

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Old Spitalfields Market, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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Columbia Road Flower Market, London

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Carnaby Street, London

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Westfield London Shopping Centre, London

1 hour to 4 hours

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Leadenhall Market, London

Top museums

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The British Museum, London

3 hours to 4 hours

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Tate Modern, London

1 hour to 2 hours

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Victoria and Albert Museum, London

2 hours to 4 hours

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Natural History Museum, London

3 hours to 4 hours

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Science Museum, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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The National Gallery, London

2 hours to 4 hours

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Imperial War Museum, London

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Tate Britain, London

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Museum of London

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours

Must-visit parks and gardens

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Hyde Park, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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St James's Park, London

1 hour to 2 hours

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The Regent's Park, London

1 hour to 2 hours

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Sky Garden, London

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Kensington Gardens, London

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Greenwich Park, London

30 minutes to 1 hour

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Kew Gardens, London

4 hours to 6 hours

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Richmond Park, London

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Primrose Hill, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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Holland Park, London

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Crystal Palace Park, London

2 hours to 3 hours

Top sights and attractions for kids in London

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

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Thames River cruise, London

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium, London

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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London Zoo, London

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Shrek's Adventure London

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

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The London Dungeon

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

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Paddington station, London

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Royal Observatory Greenwich, London

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

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HMS Belfast, London

2 hours to 4 hours

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Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, London

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Madame Tussauds, London

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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The Postal Museum, London

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours

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London Transport Museum

2 hours to 2 hours

Trendy areas

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Notting Hill, London

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Camden Town, London

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Shoreditch, London

2 hours to 4 hours

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Brick Lane, London

2 hours to 3 hours

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Hampstead Heath, London

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South Bank, London

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Little Venice, London

1 hour to 2 hours

Theater, music, and sport

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National Theatre, London

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Shakespeare's Globe, London

45 minutes to 1 hour

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Royal Albert Hall, London

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Royal Opera House, London

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Wembley Stadium, London

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Barbican Centre, London

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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, London

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Emirates Stadium, London

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Abbey Road, London

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

London airports

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Heathrow Airport, London

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The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF, UK

+44 330 107 0816

Opening hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12:30 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday

12:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday

12:30 – 9:30 PM

Friday

12:30 – 9:30 PM

Saturday

12:30 – 9:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

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