London Eye Test

About

Built as part of the Year 2000 Millennium celebrations, the London Eye seems to have captured the imagination of visitors to London. It is now one the most popular attractions of all. Essentially the proposition is a very simple one. Ride a giant big wheel 135 metres high taking 30 minutes to travel one revolution. The London Eye is situated right at the tourist heart of London, (opposite Big Ben by the River Thames) with commanding views, (25 miles on a good day).

Location

Riverside Building, London SE1 7PB

Opening time

Daily 10am to between 8.30pm or 9.30pm

Ages

All ages

Family friendly

Enjoy amazing views of London’s iconic skyline

You ride in a luxurious capsule in comfort; each capsule is fully air-conditioned to keep its visitors completely comfortable no matter what the temperature outside. Each capsule also rotates on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive revolution.

The London Eye is by Westminster Bridge on the other side of the river to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The booking office is in the adjacent County Hall building, at one time home of London’s governing body.

You can read more to learn about the London Eye on the The London Eye official website.

Ferris wheel with pod

London Eye with other London attractions

County Hall houses two hotels and three of the four other Merlin attractions that London Eye also belongs to: SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London and The London Dungeon. (Madame Tussauds is the fifth Merlin attraction in London, situated further away in Marylebone.)

As well as enjoying a breathtaking London Eye flight, you can also see London by water; London Eye Thames River Cruises are very popular.

A range of experiences are now available with London Eye including Champagne, Private Pods, Cupid’s Pod, and the unforgettable Eye Lounge; a luxurious bar with spectacular views. Why not combine London Eye tickets with a 1950s classic Routemaster bus and river cruise?

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Special offer

  • Enjoy 360 degree views of London's iconic skyline
  • Fast track tickets available
  • Private capsule hire available