This post is about how to enjoy a stunning free view of St. Paul’s Cathedral and more at one of London’s best-kept-secret, the rooftop terrace at One New Change.
One New Change is an office complex and a shopping centre located just streets away from St. Paul’s Cathedral in the City neighborhood of London.
Its sleek modern design was completed in 2010, at a cost of £500 million.
Perhaps the best aspect of the design is the public rooftop terrace with wonderful views of London.
You can also shop and dine at One New Change. There are chain stores like H&M and TopShop, as well as some independently run boutiques.
You can dine at several restaurants including one on the rooftop terrace.
Lastly, there are ongoing events on the terrace.
You can take a free yoga class, attend a movie screening, or watch the Wimbledon Finals on the Jumbotron!
In this video, Sinead, a tour guide with us, Tours by Foot London, takes you on a walk to the top of One New Change London.
HOW TO VISIT THE ROOFTOP TERRACE
There is no charge to visit the terrace at One New Change, making this one of the best free things to do in London.
Getting Here
One New Change is located in the heart of the City area of London.
The exact address is 1 New Change, London, EC4M 9AF.
The rooftop terrace is on the 6th floor and is reached by an elevator.
Multiple underground stations and bus lines are within a few blocks of One New Change.
The closest underground stations are St. Paul's and Mansion House. The nearest bus lines are 4, 76, 521.
You can use this Google Map for directions from any location.
Be sure to read our tips on navigating the London Underground.
Hours
The rooftop terrace is open daily from 6 am-midnight.
Note that the shops and restaurants have different hours from the terrace, so be sure to check the centre’s website for specifics.
As you ride up in the glass elevator to the 6th Floor, you will see directly across from you St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Other sites you can see from the rooftop are the London Eye, Oxo Tower, and The Shard.
Both the London Eye and The Shard have exceptional views of London.
While these attractions charge a fee for visiting, there are several places to get great views of London for free!
Why not combine your visit to One New Change with a stop at one of London’s most historic and beautiful sites, St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Over the centuries, there have been multiple churches on this site.
The current cathedral, consecrated in 1708, was built by London’s most famous architect, Christopher Wren.
From conception to completion it took Wren over 9 years to design the church and then another 33 years to construct it.
Visiting St. Paul’s is one of the most popular things to do in London. It is free to attend a service in this stunning cathedral.
If you want to experience all of St. Paul’s magnificence, including its historic galleries, tombs, and domes, you will have to buy tickets.
Read our full post on how to visit St. Paul’s Cathedral.
