Marble Arch Mound draws crowds keen to see how bad it is

Intended to bring shoppers back to the West End, the hill has become a financial and political disaster

Considering it is known as London's worst attraction", the Marble Arch Mound was strikingly busy when the Guardian paid a visit. But, then again, it is now free - and many people were only there to see if it was as bad as was being made out.

Underwhelmed is probably a fair description of what we think," said lawyer John Strange, visiting with his wife, Christine. The views are not great, although you can pick out a few landmarks. There's a lovely view of Battersea Power Station."