Why the London Eye was only meant to be temporary

The London Eye was built as a temporary millennium landmark, but the giant wheel on the South Bank became one of the capital’s most recognisable attractions. Originally planned as a short term ...
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Visiting the London Eye? Here’s our best advice

Originally designed as a temporary attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has long surpassed its intended five-year shelf life to become the most popular paid-for attraction in the ...
CNN

London Eye rotates backwards for first time

For almost 20 years, the London Eye has been spinning to offer tourists breathtaking views of the British capital. But for an hour on Friday morning, tourists were able to catch a glimpse of the big ...
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London Eye capsule floats down the River Thames as landmark begins major 25th anniversary makeover

An extensive makeover of the London Eye has begun and has seen a capsule be floated down the River Thames. The iconic landmark is undergoing a modernising project after being open for 25 years. It ...
WTA

Back at the London Eye, Krejcikova comes 'full circle'

Fraught with nerves before she faced Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final last July, Barbora Krejcikova went for a ride. On the eve of the championship match, she took a quick trip on the London ...
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Be the First Person to Spend the Night in the London Eye

Taking a loop on the London Eye—or at least Instagramming it—is a must for many travelers visiting the U.K., even when the nearly $30 ticket comes with time restrictions and really, really long lines ...
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I went on a $19 river cruise around London. If you have less than a day, it's a great way to see the city.

Despite living in London since I was a toddler, I still love exploring my hometown. I typically walk or take the underground, but this time, I paid $19 for a 40-minute river cruise around the city.