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London Eye
A giant observation wheel on the South Bank, 135 meters tall, turning slowly for half an hour over the Thames.
- Open
- Every day; check the website for hours
- Price
- Paid; cheaper online
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PBDirections
- Getting There
- Waterloo or Westminster station.
Why Go
Built for the millennium, the wheel carries glass capsules on a 30-minute turn, with views over Parliament, the river and, on clear days, far beyond the city.
Sunset rides are the most popular.
Nearby in London
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