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The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. The entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. When erected in 1999 it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world until 2006.

There is a lot to see and do at Buckingham Palace, so please allow enough time to make the most of your visit. We suggest between 2 and 2½ hours. You are advised to wear comfortable shoes, as the visitor route includes a half-mile walk through the left hand side of the garden to the exit. Alternative arrangements can be made for visitors with disabilities on request. You can visit the State Rooms at your leisure using the complimentary audio tour, which lasts approximately 1 hour.