Skip the Skylon Tower lines by going at open or after 8pm.

Yes. The best strategy to avoid long elevator lines is to go first thing in the morning or after 8pm.

Most tourists want sunset views, so the elevator line is brutal from about 5pm to 7pm. If you show up right when the tower opens (usually 9am or 10am), you’ll walk right on. After 8pm, the crowd thins out again. The view is still fantastic—just with different light.

Check if they offer timed-entry tickets online. Buying those in advance is the cheat code. You skip the general queue entirely. Worth the tiny planning.

Don’t be a tourist trapped in a line for an hour when you could be enjoying the view.