BT Tower

Spectacular panoramic views of London, and wait until you feel it rotating! Not open to the public usually, so if you find a chance to visit, jump on it.
I recently got invited to an event here, and it was a unique experience to enjoy food in what was for a long while the tallest structure in London.
Lots o’ history, and very calming to be up so high.

One of the original London iconic buildings, in London’s ever changing skyline. Offering superb views of the city. Its only open for private events, so if your ever lucky enough to get up there, just don’t forget your camera.

I have a hard time with the notion that anyone ever though this would look good. You will NEVER convince me that large sums of money did not change hands before they were allowed to build it. The awful thing looks like a mysterious part that will cost you a packet when the washer needs a new one. If there really was a god he would smite this and do London a favour.

I am taking a few liberties here because as a BT employee I get to go up the BT Tower quite often for corporate events, however it has been closed to the public since 1981 but let me explain the fun of going up my tower!
It remains in my opinion by far the best view in London, far surpassing the London Eye in both height and distance. (581 feet to 443 feet high). The lift is the fastest in London and a Government Act was passed to exempt it from fire evacuation legislation.
The beauty of it remains the 1960’s kitch that gave birth to this famous landmark. Yes the restaurant still rotates at a genteel once every 22 minutes. The whole concept feels very Thunderbirds and Beatles.
However the venue is a great pull for corporate events and the view utterly breathtaking, especially as the sun sets on a summer’s evening over Richmond in the far distance.
Little know fact is that the IRA successfully detonated a bomb in the gents toilet in the restaurant in 1971 showering the pavement below with concrete, but with no injuries reported. As a precaution the Tower became an official secret and was removed from Ordanance Survey maps, which makes me giggle. I mean even an angry Irishman could probably find it without a map.
The food BT puts on is quality buffet food and the wine always flows. But the view does the talking.
Sorry you cant come up my Tower, but as a London icon I thought it deserved a review.