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Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York the Empire State, and now London has the London Eye - an extraordinary symbol for an extraordinary city. The world's largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes! Combine your flight on the Eye with a 40 minute circular cruise on the Thames. Departing from the London Eye pier the commentary takes you from the Houses of Parliament to the Tower of London and back to the London Eye.
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| Opening times: | Winter Oct-May: 10.00am - 8.00pm Daily. Summer: June - September 10.00am - 9.00pm Daily Under 5's free 10% discount to groups of 15 or more fare paying guests both for the London Eye and the London Eye river cruise experience |
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| Catering | Food shop |
| Booking and payment details | Maestro accepted |
| Accessibility | Ramp/level access |
Itchy review of London Eye
A literal revolution in tourism. Sorry. The views are good if you get the weather right, otherwise it's a bit of a case of 'and this is where you would be able to see Canary Wharf if it wasn't bloody pissing down.'
Lonely Planet review of London Eye
It takes a gracefully slow 30 minutes and, weather permitting, you can see 25 miles in every direction from the top of the world's tallest Ferris wheel. To the west lies Windsor, while to the east the sea. In between, you have the chance to pick out familiar landmarks. A ride in one of the wheel's 32 glass-enclosed gondolas holding up to 25 people is something you really can't miss if you want to say you've 'done' London. It's difficult to remember what London looked like before the landmark London Eye began twirling at the southwestern end of Jubilee Gardens during the millennium year. Not only has it fundamentally altered the skyline of the South Bank but, standing 135m tall in a fairly flat city, it is visible from many surprising parts of the city (eg Kennington and Mayfair). You can save 10% on standard 'flight' - as sponsor BA likes to call it - prices and avoid the queues to buy tickets by booking online (minimum two hours before your chosen time). Be sure to arrive 30 minutes in advance.
Access in London review of London Eye
The London Eye is a huge ferris wheel near Westminster Bridge. Erected to mark the Millennium, it is some 135m high and dominates the London skyline. Admission charge. It closes for a month in the New Year for essential maintenance. The ticket office is in the corner of County Hall, and there is a badly signed ramp to bypass the +6 steps at the front. You have to go south towards Chicheley Street alongside the County Hall building. At busy times, most people pre-book a timed slot for their trip. This can be done either by phone or on-line. From the riverside walk, the approach to the Eye is up a ramp about 40m long. For chair users the staff will stop the wheel and slot in a little cover plate to make getting in easier. Each capsule takes up to thirty people. There's a central seat, but most people stand up and move around during the flight to see the views on different sides. There's adequate room for a chair user. There are two wheelchair toilets (Door width 80cm Side transfer distance 90cm) inside the ticket office, to the left as you come in from the ramped entrance, opposite Costa Coffee.
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Latest 5 reviews of London Eye
If only it didn't cost so much...
I think that the london eye is really excellent, London had a beautiful sky line and I just like seeing things from high places anyway.
I was there in December, before the school holiday started so it was really fast to get on.
Also, there weren't many people in each car, but I don't know if come summer, where there are a lot more people they will also allow only 8 or so people when a car can hold more. Of course, the more people the less easy it is to see everything.
Even if you don't see as far as Windsor Castle, the view as fantastic! Try and plan your visit to either high noon or close to sun-down (if not after), since the sun will will affect your view (and photos).
The only thing not-so-good I have to say is the price of course, It is a bit pricey, i think, for a 30 seconds ride. And also, the fact that you need to pay 3 pounds more for a 5-6 page booklet showing you which building is which is a real rip-off I think! It should be free!
If you are on a budget I'm sure there are other places can go to see the skyline of the city, London eye is good since it really has 360 degrees and is very high! Having myself only a few hours in London this was perfect for me. If you would like to take skyline photos, this may not be an ideal place because of the glass windows that reflects either the other visitors or even the view from the other side.
13 July 2008
Great views!
Great views and very interesting concept. Purchase your tickets online before going to avoid the very long lines, even in the morning. Also, watch the lines, the employees often move the line to avoid congestion and many people see this as an opportunity to line jump aggressively!
12 July 2008
Beautiful event
Really good event to do if you are in London. Located by the River Thames so you have a beautiful view to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the town and the river.
One thing I liked about it was that you got a time on your ticket where you should be there for the ride, which meant that I didn't have to queue that long.
11 July 2008
Worth going on
I was glad that I went on the London Eye. You can get some amazing views of the city. I usually dont do good on high rides but it moves very slow and I felt very secure. Despite it being a little pricey, I'd say if you have the time to go on the eye. I didn't have to wait long at all and I went on a Saturday. If you have time walk around the southbank area on a a nice weekend, lots of stuff and fun street performers!
7 July 2008
Great experience, totally worth it
I've lived in London for two years now and frankly speaking, the idea of spending 30 minutes on a giant Ferris wheel somehow didn't appeal to me at all (I also have a fear of heights). Was dragged along by some visiting relatives (yes, I did thank them for it afterwards). We'd gone on a weekend in April, a little before dusk. Fortunately, there was almost no queue, so we got on quick fast. I must say that being in a pod that moves so slowly is quite nice and I wasn't uncomfortable despite the height.
The views of the city are simply breath-taking and by the time the "flight" was over, the city lights were being switched on, which was an added bonus - a very memorable experience.
On the whole, TOTALLY WORTH IT.
10 June 2008
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Prices and Booking for London Eye
Prices:
| Adult: | £15.00 to £15.50 per ticket |
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| Child: | £7.50 to £7.75 per ticket |
| Senior/concession: | £12.00 per ticket |
Location Information London Eye
| Address: | Westminster Bridge Road, County Hall, Riverside Building, London London SE1 7PB |
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| Telephone: | 0870 5000600 |
| Website: | www.londoneye.com |
| Public transport: | Westminster Tube |
| By road: | Tube: Waterloo. |
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