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About London Eye Standard Experience
See London — all 360 degrees of it — as you never have before. The famed Lastminute.com London Eye is one of the world’s most famous Ferris wheels, and when it first opened in 2000, it was the world’s tallest. Get ready for unparalleled views of London and get London Eye tickets on TodayTix!
Also known as the Millennial Wheel, given the year of its inception, this London icon towers over the city at 443 feet, giving visitors an unprecedented panoramic view of England’s capital. The London Eye towers hundreds of feet over England’s capital, giving riders an awe-inspiring 360-degree view of the city. Millions have visited this tourist destination, among the most popular in all of Europe.
Venue
The London Eye
Entrance
Enter the queue line for ticket holders through the pink tent at the front of the London Eye.
Directions
By Underground
The nearest tube stations are Westminster and Waterloo. Westminster tube is on the Circle, Jubilee and District lines. From Westminster, exit onto Westminster Bridge (Exit 1) and then cross over the Bridge. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is visible from the bridge. Waterloo tube is on the Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City lines. From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank (Exit 6) and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.
By Train
The nearest train station is Waterloo. From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.
By Bus
There are a large number of bus services which stop in the vicinity of Waterloo or Westminster Bridge Road (both accessible to the Aquarium). For Westminster Bridge Road, take the 12, 53, 59, 76, 148, 159, 211 or 341. For Belvedere Road (just behind the Aquarium, parallel to the South Bank), take the 77 or RV1. For York Road (next to Waterloo and behind the Aquarium) take the 211, 77 or 381. Many other buses stop in Waterloo Road, which is a few minutes walk from the Aquarium. These include 1,4, 26, X68, 76, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 507 and 638.
By Boat
You can also navigate to The lastminute.com London Eye by River. There are a number of services which stop off at The London Eye Pier travelling from the O2, Bankside, Embankment, Blackfriars, London Bridge, Tower, Canary Wharf, Hilton Docklands, Masthouse Terrace, Greenwich, Royal Arsenal Woolwich, St. Katherine's or Westminster Piers.
More information about London Eye Standard Experience
The husband-and-wife team of Julia Barfield and David Marks of the firm Marks Barfield Architects designed the London Eye, which won the Institution of Structural Engineers Special Award in 2001, the year after the first passenger rode this famed Ferris wheel. Initially, the London Eye was intended to be a temporary attraction with a five-year lease, but immense popularity continued to attract visitors. Today, tens of millions of people have ridden this London icon.
Each passenger capsule, 32 in total, weighs ten tons and can carry 25 passengers. (Don’t worry, the capsules are numbered 1–33, with 13 being left out for superstitious reasons.) A must-see while in London, the Eye lets you experience the city with jaw-dropping views.
This cantilevered observation wheel sits on the South Bank of the Thames River, steps from the Golden Jubilee Bridge, National Theatre, and other hot destinations. However, what you’ll see on this one-of-a-kind ride will reach much farther than those tourist hubs: on a clear day, visitors can take in views more than two dozen miles away. The most popular paid tourist destination in the United Kingdom, the London Eye takes visitors on a stunning 30-minute ride and offers glorious views by day or night.
What to Watch For
- From the London Eye, you can see all the way to Windsor Castle. On a clear, bright day, views from the top of the London Eye can stretch for almost 25 miles, offering the broadest panoramic views in London.
- The London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel. On the 30-minute ride, you can view Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and so much more.
- Discussing the enormous feat of this wheel and its impact on London and its visitors, Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Sir Richard Rogers wrote, “The Eye has done for London what the Eiffel Tower did for Paris, which is to give it a symbol and to let people climb above the city and look back down on it.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of London Eye Standard Experience?
30min.
Where is London Eye Standard Experience?
London Eye Standard Experience is at The London Eye, which is located in London, United Kingdom, SE1 7PB.
What is the age recommendation for London Eye Standard Experience?
All Ages.
How do you get tickets for London Eye Standard Experience?
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