the british edge in london , england sits 443ft over the river thames . it has attracted more than 27 thousand visitors during its formal opening on july 31 , 1999 . each compartment is intended to be breath - conditioned and hold up to 30 people . three possible locations for the wheel to stay have been selected . this is not the first attempt by the iraqi tourism boards to brought tourists into the capital . the board are seeking funding for a resort island . the island would include a six room hotel and a 18 hole golf course .
The River Thames flows through London.