This iconic London attraction 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."

"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."

The list of 30 best places to propose prioritizes Instagrammability, surprise factor, accessibility, safety and cost. The selection includes natural wonders like the Fairy Chimneys in Türkiye, Niagara Falls and Chile's Marble Caves, and man-made landmarks such as New York's Belvedere Castle and Scotland's Eilean Donan Castle. The London Eye placed 25th, scoring highly for accessibility, noise level, Instagrammability and safety. The London Eye offers three proposal packages — musical, sign and bespoke — but packages are expensive (from £1,600) and the attraction scored poorly for cost, amenities, surprise factor and exclusivity.

Read at Time Out London