London Eye tickets
Where do you go if you're looking for a great view of London? Without an Empire State building or Eiffel Tower to call its own, people looking to see the capital from up high have traditionally had slim pickings.
That all changed at the turn of the new millenium when The London Eye arrived on the bank of the Thames. Towering above rooftops at 443ft tall (or 135 metres, metric-lovers!), The London Eye is one of the capital's most modern, and most striking, landmarks.
Offering spectacular views - depending on the weather! - of some of the most famous buildings and sights in history there really is no better way to get a new perspective on The Big Smoke.
If you want to make your London Eye flight even more special then you should definitely take a look at our Champagne or Pimm's deals. Have a bottle of bubbly on board The London Eye or take in the sights in style with a glass or two of Pimm's.
Where is The London Eye?
Getting to The London Eye by Tube
The London Eye is short walk from several Underground stations.
Waterloo, on the Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo and Waterloo & City lines, is the closest tube station (a 5 minute walk) with Embankment and Charing Cross both a 15 minute walk over Hungerford Bridge from the north side of the Thames.
From Westminster take exit one and follow signs for Westminster pier.
Getting to The London Eye by rail or bus
The closest rail stations are Waterloo and Charing Cross. Buses to the London Eye include:
- the 211 from west London stopping on Westminster Bridge Road
- the 77 from south west London stopping on York Road
- the 381 from south east London stopping on York Road
The London Eye is also on most London sightseeing bus tours and on the RV1 route that connects the London Eye to the Tate Modern and Covent Garden.
London Eye Champagne Flight for Two customer review
My boyfriend took me on the London Eye Champagne Flight for Two!
We chose to go after dark. It was SO romantic to see London all lit up. We toasted each other and then he got down on one knee...I couldn't believe it! So excited!
Emma Spencer
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The London Eye opening times
| |
August |
September |
October - March |
| Opens |
10:00am |
10:00am |
10:00am |
| Closes |
9:30pm |
9:00pm |
8:00pm |
Disabled access on The London Eye
All paying disabled guests can bring a carer free of charge on both The London Eye and the London Eye river cruise. They are both fully accessible for disabled guests, with wheelchair access and disabled toilets available.
Wheelchairs on The London Eye
There is no problem getting on board The London Eye in a wheelchair, as the Wheel is slowed down at the embarkation points to make the boarding process simple.
There should always be a member of London Eye staff on hand to assist guests, but will not able to physically lift guests into and out of the capsules. If you think you may require special assistance in this area then please bring a carer with you - their ticket is free.
Due to safety concerns there are only 2 wheelchairs allowed in each capsule at the same time and 8 in total.
London Eye fact-file
How tall is The London Eye?
The London Eye stands at 443 feet tall, or a smidge over 135 metres. That's 127 feet taller than the Big Ben clock tower and 78 feet taller than St. Paul's Cathedral. It's the fourth tallest structure in London (at the moment!).
How fast does The London Eye rotate?
The London Eye rotates at the stately speed of 0.6mph, taking about half an hour to do a full revolution. This means you can climb aboard your capsule without the wheel having to stop.
How much does The London Eye weigh?
The weight of the wheel and all the capsules comes to a staggering 2,100 tonnes, or about the same as 264 London routemaster double decker buses.
How far can I see from The London Eye?
On a day with excellent visibility you can see around 25 miles (40km) from the top. If you've got good eyesight and good weather you might well be able to see Windsor Castle.
What London landmarks can I see from the top?
Again, depending on visibility, you should be able to see: Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament & Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the BT tower, the Gherkin and Canary Wharf. As well as hundreds of Londoners going on with their daily lives!
