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The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also The Millennium Bridge) and quickly became a definitive part of the London experience. This spectacularly streamlined riverside wheel stands an impressive 135 meters tall and its sleek, modern, totally see-through glass-pods offer an unrivalled 360-degree view of London and beyond. The Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf, Big Ben, the glorious Thames and Windsor Castle are just a few of the 55-odd attractions that can be admired from the top of the arc. On a clear day the view extends to 25 miles in each direction. It moves at a slow but steady pace, taking 30 minutes to complete its flight. The flight only lasts 30 minutes and it's bound to be busy but this is still top of the London must-do list.
Please Note: Because of its popularity, there can be lengthy queues to board the flight especially during peak season. If you want to beat the queues you can choose to upgrade to a Fast Track ticket, which entitles you to check in just 15 minutes before your flight.
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Whitehall Place, SW1A | 5 minutes from London Eye
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1 Addington Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from London Eye
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Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 | 6 minutes from London Eye
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London > Attractions > Sights
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from London Eye
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London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 8 minutes from London Eye
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London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | 9 minutes from London Eye
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Eye
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Eye
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Eye
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London Eye , Belvedere Road, SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London Eye , 10 Leake Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from London Eye
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London Eye , 2 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 | 6 minutes from London Eye
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London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
London's hub of cultural arts, The Southbank Centre announced in March 2013 that it's set for a £100 million revamp that will see the 1960s design ... More

London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from London Eye
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ... More

London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from London Eye
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London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 10 Festival Terrace, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
Unit 9, Festival Terrace, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 9 minutes from London Eye
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 13 minutes from London Eye
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 14 minutes from London Eye
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Eye
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Eye
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from London Eye
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from London Eye
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from London Eye
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from London Eye
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Eye
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from London Eye
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from London Eye
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from London Eye
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