The London Eye
City of London
The London Eye is one of London’s most iconic landmarks and is a must-see if you are visiting the capital. It has 32 capsules (one for every London borough) and stands at 135 metres tall, offering some of the best views of London; with a total travel time of 30 minutes, it is easy to squeeze this into a busy day sightseeing. I would recommend booking online prior to arrival, because it can get quite busy during peak times, plus it is much cheaper!
The London Eye opened on New Years’ Eve 1999, and was appropriately named the Millennium Wheel; it officially opened to the public in March 2000 and was owned by British Airways, Marks Barfield (architectural firm), and the Tussauds Group – it is now owned by Merlin Entertainments.
The postcode for the London Eye is SE1 7PB and is located on the South Bank of the River Thames. There are several London Underground stations in the surrounding area, the closest being Waterloo – but also walkable from Charing Cross, Embankment and Westminster.
Prices
Adult (16+) – £24.50 online/£31 on the day
Child (3-15) – £20.00 online/£25 on the day
Child under 3 – free
If you choose to book in advance, the best place to book is the Official London Eye website. You can also buy passes for the London Eye and some surrounding attractions.
**Prices correct as of August 2020**
Other attractions nearby include: Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeons and Sea Life London.
