LONDON EYE, the successful British Airways landmark, will close from 5 January until 5 February for its annual overhaul and an upgrade. If you, like many people, find the Eye an ideal place to show visitors London, either put them off or try The Monument, starting place of the Great Fire of London, but with 311 steps to climb to see the view (and a certificate to prove your fitness when you come down)! The closure will enable practical improvements to be made to the ticket office, shop, caf” and the landscape area.
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