London Eye
A ride on the London Eye will give you a fabulous birds-eye view of Central London
The London Eye is a gigantic Ferris wheel with enclosed cabins located on the South Bank of the River Thames across from Westminster Palace.
The London Eye appears somewhat like a fish out of water among the historical London landscape that surrounds it. It's not that London doesn't have lots of modern architecture, but that the London Eye is located in one of the oldest parts of the city right across from the Houses of Parliament. Of course, that is also one of its strengths since there is no other high vantage point this close to Westminster and the South Bank, not even The Shard.
The London Eye is actually very popular with tourists, in fact it is the single most popular non-free tourist attraction in the UK with about 3.5 million riders per year. At 520 feet tall, it is Europe's tallest Ferris wheel and the 2nd tallest in the world. It offers amazing views of the heart of London.
Passengers are carried in large enclosed air-conditioned capsules that are very stable and hold up to 25 people. Passengers can stand and walk around inside the capsules or sit during the ride which takes approximately ½ hour and completes one revolution.
Tickets for the London Eye are available online at a discount from walk-up pricing. There is a multi-tiered pricing system with higher priced tickets allowing you to avoid the long lines.
The London Eye is normally open daily, except on Christmas. Opening times are between 10 AM and 11 AM and closing times range from 6 PM to 9:30 PM depending on the time of year. Hours are subject to change due to special events and annual maintenance.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Coca Cola London Eye
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Regular Hours:
- Monday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Address:
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
United Kingdom
Reviews
David S. Jan-15-2020
The Coca Cola London Eye, what can be said that hasn't already been said? Great views as long as you have a clear day. For a December day, couldn't have... Read More
The Coca Cola London Eye, what can be said that hasn't already been said? Great views as long as you have a clear day. For a December day, couldn't have...Anton K. Mar-02-2020
The London Eye is a glass enclosed egg shaped capsule which has a/c in the summer and heated in the winter. It can seat 25 people per capsule with about 10... Read More
The London Eye is a glass enclosed egg shaped capsule which has a/c in the summer and heated in the winter. It can seat 25 people per capsule with about 10...Thomas K. Dec-27-2019
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Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines | Waterloo Station | 5 MInutes |
| District and Circle Lines | Embankment Station | 10 Minutes |
How to get to Coca Cola London Eye by Tube
From Waterloo Station just follow the signs for Southbank.
From Embankment Station on the north side exit onto Victoria Embankment and walk south across the Hungerford bridge.
You can also access the London Eye with a number of River Services by getting off at the London Eye-Millennium Pier.
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Passengers Enjoying the Great View from the top of the London Eye cc licensed photo by Harshil.Shah 
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