Where: Jubilee Gardens, London SE1 (on the south bank of the river thames, opposite big ben and the houses of parliament. The ticket office is inside county hall - the building next to the london eye.)

What: There are many places to look at London's skyline and the river thames, but the newest is also the best - the london eye. This giant ferris wheel should be near the top of any London sightseers 'to do' list, especially if you're travelling with children.

The London Eye opened to great acclaim as part of london's millennium celebrations. Each 30-minute guided 'flight' takes you to a peak of 450 feet (it's the tallest observation wheel in the world) and offers panoramic 360-degree views over london.

During the day (weather permitting), guides will show you all the sights within a 25-mile radius, making this a good introduction to the layout of london. And at night, when the city is lit up, the view is even more amazing. A must-see, if you have the time and the money to spare, it's worth doing both (day and night 'flights').

NB: Even though you have booked tickets, you will be expected to queue, and you should expect a wait of around 30 minutes. If you want a shorter wait, you can buy 'fast track' tickets. The wait with fast track tickets is only 15 minutes and the tickets include a souvenir guide, but they cost £25.00 each.

The london eye is closed on December 25th, and for most of January (usually from around the 6th - until the end of January) for annual maintenance.

Interesting london eye fact - it only rotates 8000 times a year.

Nearest underground station: Waterloo or Westminster then a 5 minute walk.

Admission: (2005) Adult £12.50, Senior Citizen / Student £10.00, Children (5 - 15) £6.50, Children under 5 free. Book online at least 14 hours in advance and save 5%.

Website: ba-londoneye.com