London Sights

London Eye

#8 of 1432 things to do in London

#77 of 49054 things to do in Europe

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Not good for: people who don't like heights, Old People

  • Address
    • Jubilee Gardens South Bank, S80 4PW
  • Transport
    • Waterloo
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 0870 500 0600
  • Price
    • adult/4-15yr/senior £17/8.50/14
  • Hours
    • 10am-8pm Oct-Apr, to 9pm May, Jun & Sep, to 9.30pm Jul & Aug, closed 1 week in Jan

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Lonely Planet review for London Eye

It’s difficult to remember what London looked like before the landmark London Eye began twirling at the southwestern end of Jubilee Gardens in 2000. 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). A ride – or ‘flight’, as it is called here – in one of the wheel’s 32 glass-enclosed gondolas holding up to 28 people is something you really can’t miss if you want to say you’ve ‘done’ London; 3.5 million people a year give it a go. It takes a gracefully slow 30 minutes and, weather permitting, you can see 25 miles in every direction from the top of what is the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. Save money and avoid the queues by buying online.

 

Traveller reviews for London Eye (3)

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    go at the beginning of sunset on a clear day for best views.

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    Simply beautiful.

    sarahsb recommends this,

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    It is indeed pricey for a tour in a big wheel. BUT, the view is so beautiful and it is the perfect opportunity to get the best photo of the landscape of London (for all the amateur or professional photographers out there!). The wait seem long at first, but it really is in fact not that long. Getting in and out of the London eye might be slightly stressful (since there is an entire group trying to get in or out at the same time while the wheel is moving), but it is still one of the most briliant memory I have from London.The best time to try it would definitly be at dusk.

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    lots of experiences all in one!

    tk2010 recommends this,

    The London Eye is lots of things all in one - it is an amazing thing to look at, it's so big! the location is great, the south bank is so nice for just wondering along and admiring the sights, and of course the experience itself of actually going on the Eye is brilliant! the excitement of going so high, the amazing views of the city and the surprising amounts of greenery, and on really clear days you can see for miles around. It's also especially beautiful to go on at dusk/evening, when the grime of the city is replaced by the lovely glitteriness of all the sparkling lights

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