30 Things to See First

Thirty places to see first, in order, for somebody who has never been to London. Each says what it is, whether it is free, whether you must book, and whether the queue is worth it.

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London Eye

A 135-metre wheel on the river, turning slowly enough to walk about inside the capsule while it goes round. Ticketed and timed, and cheaper booked online than at the door.

A foggy morning, Parliament almost invisible across the river.

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The 135-metre wheel on the South Bank turns once every half hour, with thirty-two glass capsules and the whole of central London laid out from Parliament across the water to St Paul's and the City. Standard tickets from £29, fast track from £44; private capsules and champagne flights cost more. Closing time moves with the season, between 18:00 and 20:30.

Where
Riverside Building, County Hall, SE1 7PB
Nearest station
Waterloo · 5 min walk

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