London Eye
London Eye offers a bird’s eye view of the entire city while riding inside Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel. The London Eye opened in 2000 to commemorate the millennium. Each capsule of the structure is representative of the English capital’s 32 boroughs. Each rotation can accommodate 800 people or the equivalent of 11 local double decker buses at full capacity.
While on the half-hour ride you get to see many of London’s celebrated landmarks such as the River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, as well as Buckingham Palace. London Bridge and the Tower Bridge are also part of the spectacular view. On a clear day, you can see as far out as Windsor Castle that is about 40 kilometers away. Bear in mind, it is a leisurely ride. So, it is best to do on a slow day of your itinerary. Even so, you will be able to bring home fantastic photos that will make you look as if you are floating above the city at a height of 135 meters. tips
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Riverside BuildingCounty HallWestminster Bridge RoadLondon, SE1 7PB
Adult 24.95 pounds, Child 21.20 pounds, under 3 years Free (TIP: If you go online you can get a cheaper ticket. If you want to do more than see the London Eye you should ask at the ticket desk and you can save a lot of money on buying more than one attraction.)
Click here to check tickets and prices. Waterloo Underground Station, Waterloo East Station, Waterloo Station
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The Gallery
Nearby
London Aquarium2 minutes walk
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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament11 minutes walk
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Trafalgar Square14 minutes walk
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