London sunsets: Best places to see the sun go down

London sunset: Best places to see the sun go down across the city
London sunset: Best places to see the sun go down across the city




Want to know where to watch a London sunset? Then you're spoiled for choice. Whatever the season, this is the city to visit if you love a good sky. The River Thames provides a perfect mirror in which to admire the view, and the landmarks of London never look more beautiful than against the backdrop of a blazing sky, as our pictures in our slideshow below show.

During the spring and summer, the city views come into their own. Visitors to the capital are in for a treat as the days draw out and the evening sky transforms into a kaleidoscope of colours that can entertain for hours at a time.

It's no surprise that London is widely acclaimed as one of the best cities in Europe for seeing the evening sky in all its orange and yellow glory, and there are a plethora of good places to watch the sun go down. From the wide open rolling spaces of Hampstead Heath to the towering Shard or the open spaces of Richmond Park and Greenwich, the slideshow below will give you an indication of where to head for and what you'll see when you get there.

All you need now is your sunglasses - oh, and some sunshine of course. Remember to let us know if you have a favourite spot in London to watch the sun set and we'll add it to our gallery!



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