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The world's largest observation wheel located on the banks of the Thames river.
Voted the world’s most popular tourist attraction in Spring 2005, the London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital’s tourist scene only a few years ago but has already become a definitive part of the London experience. This spectacularly streamlined riverside wheel boasts an impressive 150 metre arc and allows inhabitants of its sleek, modern, totally see-through glass-pods an unrivalled 360˚ view of London and beyond – the Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf, Big Ben, the glorious old winding Father Thames and Windsor Castle are just a few of the 55 attractions that can be admired from the top of the arc. On a clear day the view extends to 25 miles in each direction. It moves at a slow but steady pace, taking 30 minutes to complete its flight. Because of its popularity, there are usually lengthy queues to book tickets and then to board the flight. Online booking saves time. A variety of different ticketing options and packages are available depending on your individual requirements. You can choose to upgrade to a Fast Track ticket, which entitles you to check in just 15 minutes before your flight, or spend the flight in the company of a London guide or a glass of champagne. The flight only lasts 30 minutes and it’s bound to be busy but this is still top of the London “must-do” list.
Best for:
Sleek, see-through pods, sight-spotting views and riverside vistas.
Also known as:
Millenium Wheel
Did you know:
On average the Eye travels at a speed of 0.26 metres per second and makes 8000 rotations a year. |
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London,
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4 minutes distance from London Eye
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London,
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2 minutes distance from London Eye
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| Dali Universe |
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Riverside Building County Hall,
Lambeth,
London,
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2 minutes distance from London Eye
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| London Event |
| New Year's Eve Fireworks 2008 |
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| London Hotels |
| Park Plaza County Hall |
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Addington Street,
Lambeth,
London,
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6 minutes distance from London Eye
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| Days Hotel London Waterloo |
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54
Kennington Road
London,
Lambeth,
London,
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14 minutes distance from London Eye
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| London Event |
| The Gallery |
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Ministry of Sound,
103
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Southwark,
London,
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24 minutes distance from London Eye
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| Lift Festival |
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Southbank Centre,
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London,
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4 minutes distance from London Eye
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| I Knit London |
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Lambeth,
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10 minutes distance from London Eye
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| Konditor & Cook |
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Lambeth,
London,
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10 minutes distance from London Eye
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| Canteen |
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Lambeth,
London,
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| Morley College |
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Southwark,
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| London Bicycle Tour Company |
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Gabriel's Wharf,
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Lambeth,
London,
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| The White Hart |
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Cornwall Road,
Lambeth,
London,
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| King's Arms |
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Lambeth,
London,
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