The iconic London attraction that is one of the best places to propose in the world, apparently

Popping the question is a pretty big deal. And we hate to make it even more stressful, but as much as your partner may love you, where you choose to get down on one knee could well be the difference between a ‘yes’ and a ‘no’. So pick wisely – are they more of a grand, elaborate public gesture kind of person, or would they prefer a more private, low-key declaration of love? 

If you’re struggling for ideas, bridal brand A Diamond Is Forever has revealed its pick of the 30 best places in the world to pop the question. Its list features sites of natural beauty like the Fairy Chimneys in Türkiye, Niagara Falls and the Marble Caves in Chile, as well as man made structures like New York’s Belvedere Castle and Scotland’s Eiliean Donan Castle. And there’s one London landmark that made the cut, too.

The London Eye is one of the world’s greatest places to propose, apparently. The big wheel came 25th on the ranking, with high scores for its accessibility, noise level and ‘Instagrammability’, and a perfect 10 out of 10 for safety. 

If you want to propose at the London Eye, you don’t have to do it in a pod full of random tourists. The attraction offers three proposal packages – a ‘musical proposal’ in which musicians disguised as tourists start to play before you pop the question, a ‘sign proposal’ where performers (also hidden as tourists) reveal ‘Will You Marry Me?’ signs, or a bespoke proposal, in which you can design the whole thing yourself. 

Of course, those packages sit at a pretty penny (upwards of £1,600), which is why A Diamond is Forever’s ranking gave the Eye a measly score of one for cost of entry. It also didn’t do so well when it came to amenities, ‘surprise factor’ and exclusivity – you may get a pod to yourself, but there’s no avoiding the fact that it’s one of the most popular, and busiest, tourist attractions in the city. And if it’s originality you’re after, you may want to look elsewhere – as of March this year, the Eye has hosted 6,000 proposals. 

Whether you’re preparing to get down on one knee, or still in the courting phase, dial up the romance with our guides to the city’s most romantic restaurants, most romantic things to do, most romantic hotels and most romantic places to visit. You can thank us later. 

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