Free London attraction that’s the highest of its kind in Europe CLOSES until further notice
EUROPE’S highest free public viewing gallery has announced it is closed until further notice.
Horizon 22 is inside one of London‘s tallest buildings, 833 feet above ground level with sweeping views across the city.
However, anyone with tickets will have to look elsewhere as yesterday Horizon 22 announced its closure on social media.
It said: “Unfortunately, Horizon 22 will be closed until further notice. All ticket holders have been contacted.”
It continued: “Please check your email for more details. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you to Horizon 22 soon.”
It updated customers today with the news that it remains “closed until further notice”.
And that it will “share our reopening date as soon as we can.”
Talking to Sun Travel, a spokesperson for 22 Bishopsgate explained the issue is a water leak.
The spokesperson said: “Having experienced significant water leakage in certain parts of the building, we have made the decision to close 22 Bishopsgate until we are able to fully operate all our life safety systems.
“We have informed all our occupiers and are working to rectify the issue and to reopen the building as soon as possible.
“We understand the inconvenience and disappointment this will cause our occupiers and visitors and would like to take this opportunity to offer our apologies.”
Horizon 22 first opened in 2023 and has been extremely popular with visitors as it’s completely free.
Tickets need to be booked in advance and are released every Monday at 10am for the next 14 days.
From the viewing platform, visitors can see London landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Shard, and the Gherkin.
In the meantime, other viewing platforms in the city include The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate and the Sky Garden.
Both are completely free but need to be booked in advance to guarantee entry.