Things to do Near the London Eye

Londinium, or London to her friends, is a human city found on the planet England. Built back in the 1980s, the fledgling township has grown in the past few decades, from a small gathering of families to nearly 8 million people. That's a lot of people! It's also the only city on the planet with an eye. The London Eye!

This giant Ferris wheel towers above much of London's skyline, letting you look down on the riff-raff like the ants they are. Pop off the train at Waterloo, and the Eye will be there, staring at you. Staring right into your soul. But what things are there to do near the London Eye? Let's talk about it:

The London Eye
Hop on Hop off bus
Westminster Abbey
London Dungeon
Southbank
SEA LIFE London

The Eyes have it!

Somewhat stating the obvious here, but yes, the London Eye is one of the things to do near the London Eye. Technically, it counts, and it's one of the London attractions you won't want to miss!

Rising over 130 metres above the River Thames, this modern London marvel has dazzled visitors with its slow rotations for years. You'll have a tonne of time to take all the pics your camera desires, and you could even talk to other passengers. If you want?

While we'd recommend going in a group so you won't be talking to strangers, solo travelers will get just as much out of this unique view of the English capital from on high.

Bussin'

If you're only in town for a short while and want to get all your bucket list bits done in a day, why not take a hop on hop off bus tour of London icons? And, even though the bus goes far away from the London Eye, it still counts, because it will pick you up right near it.

So, what sights, sounds, and wonders can you expect to pass on your adventure? Well, you've got all the big ones - the London Eye (obviously), Big Ben, Westminster, and Buckingham Palace are just some of the many iconic London landmarks you'll see on your travels.

But while some mobile tours are passive, this bus tour lets you get off and explore whichever destination you want for as long as you want. Then, when you're all tuckered out, simply catch the next bus and carry on! Sublime fun for those short on time.

Westward Wonders

If the big bus isn't your style, you can simply walk to many London landmarks. One such landmark is Westminster Abbey, one of the world's most famous churches. It's also - probably - one of the oldest, as parts of it still stand after a literal millennia.

It's been set dressing for coronations, weddings, and funerals featuring some of the country's most famous faces. History buffs and culture vultures will be in their element!

Check out Poet's Corner to vibe with the likes of Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. Then head on over to the Coronation Chair and smell the royal splendour in the air. There's plenty more to see and do there too, but we won't spoil all the surprises.

Spooky Sightings

If you like your entertainment of the ghoulish and garish variety, then you owe yourself a trip to London Dungeon. This grizzly place recounts real-life grosseries, as well as many vile and violent myths and legends set in and around the city.

Witness the horrors of the plague and Great Fire up close, see Sweeny Todd lopping off this and that, and follow the blood trails to catch Jack the Ripper in the act! Bloody good fun, if we don't say so ourselves.

New exhibits and experiences are introduced fairly regularly, so it's worth looking online to see what new ghastly spectacle awaits you. Rides, escape rooms, and actors all join in on the fun, so why wait? Plus, it's a short walk from the London Eye, which is why it comfortably makes it onto our list!

Down by the Bank

If you spent any time around the London Eye and didn't check out the Southbank, then shame on you. Really. Shame on you. The Southbank is a place where creativity thrives, so if you have even a small interest in the arts, it better make it onto your itinerary - somewhere near the top.

The streets themselves are often lined with musicians, performers, and stalls selling all manner of arts, crafts, and curiosities. It's all very dynamic and very artistic. You've also got the Southbank Centre, the National Theatre, and the BFI, which host all manner of events and shows for myriad artistic interests.

Films, plays, live music, and dance are all on daily, so check online to see what's popping, or just go down there and brave it!

SEA LIFE London

If adventures on dry land don't quite - ahem - float your boat, then why not take a trip beneath the waves at SEA LIFE London?

This huge fishbowl features tonnes of exotic and colourful underwater species to look at, including fish, bigger fish, and other things that are like fish but also not? You know, like sharks. You'll see some sharks and then some.

Explore glass tunnels surrounded by water, fish, and the aforementioned sharks. Learn about the hard work conservationists put into saving marine life and keeping their habitats clean and safe from bad human practices. And finally, visit the gift shop so you can take a big, fluffy fish on your travels. Maybe take your new fluffy friend on the London Eye, as SEA LIFE London is just a stone's throw from the all-seeing wonder.

So, now you know about all the best things to do near the London Eye! Yay! Now we've got what you're doing sorted, let's talk about how to do it. Some of the above London attractions, and many more, are available on the London Pass! So why not pick one up, save some money, and see all of London's best bits in one fell swoop? Easy peasy.