It has featured in Harry Potter, and attracts millions of visitors a year. As I stand here, I see why it has become so important to this city.

"It's about celebrating London," says architect Julia Barfield who designed the London Eye It's a perfect day to ... for the millennium - a circle with no beginning and no end.

The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) is on the River Thames and meant to deliver great views – not a thrilling ride. It circles around slowly, offering an ...

Here are some surprising facts about the London Eye as the iconic landmark turns 25. This March will mark 25 years since the London Eye first opened and what better way to celebrate than with some ...