The London Eye, opposite the Houses of Parliament is usually one of the first attractions on visitors' itineraries. A 30 minute 'flight' offers clear views to the periphery of London and is a good way of establishing your bearings, since the entire city is laid out before you. A certain amount of time spent queuing is inevitable since The London Eye is very popular, though it is worth the wait. An unpopular proposal, the initial plan was to scap the wheel after five years, but it has proved so popular, both as an experience, but also as a part of the skyline, that those plans were shelved (the Eiffel Tower in Paris was due a similar fate in its day).

After the excitement of The London Eye, it's possible to either combine the visit with a river cruise, or simply take a river bus. The cruise takes a circular 40 minute route that will return you to your starting point - the pier in front of The London Eye. Or you can buy a Roamer ticket (cheaper) which will allow you to 'hop on/hop off' between stops on a designated route. This has the advantage of allowing you to visit a further location, without being beholden to a schedule, or time limit.

London Eye - Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB.

Waterloo, Embankment or Westminster Tube.

Call: 0870 5000 600

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