British Airways London Eye aka: Millennium Wheel

I’ve only been once, quite a while ago but it is definitely worth it. Try to research what time sunset is and plan it so that you’re at the top of the Eye when it happens. You watch as the sun sets over London – it’s pretty remarkable.

I went here a while ago but it was great, though I’d love to go back at night as when I went it was the middle of the afternoon. I’d definitely recommend it as one of the sights to see if you ever visit London!

I visited the London Eye in the evening not long after it opened – not by design, we just left it a bit late to book our advance tickets! The first surprise is that the Eye doesn’t actually pause to let people get into the pods – it’s moving so slowly that there’s time for you to get on whilst it rotates.

The second was how completely different my hometown looks at night. There were the obvious viewpoints – the Canary Wharf tower twinkling in the east, the beautifully lit Houses of Parliament and Big Ben below. We were puzzling over an imposing building further downstream on the opposite bank and decided that it must be a previously unknown museum. It turned out to be Charing Cross station. Oops!

Although you have a great view of London, I would say that your money and time is much better spent on a cruis up the Thames.. It was a 3 hour wait to get on…

Well worth the visit, especially when its dusk, as the lights over the city are spectacular, but make sure its not raining! first time i went up, couldn’t see much because of the rain. Don’t be put off by the queues, just get a hot dog, and take turns in the queue, it moves pretty quickly anyway. Dont buy the photos they take, very expensive and you can take your own anyway. Also, do go to the loo beforehand, as its a long time when you need to spend a penny, and they aint going to hurry up just for you.