London Eye
- Address:Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London
- Hours:Open daily 10am - 8pm (to 9pm or later in summer)
- Admission:£20 - £30 (adults)
4:20 AM Sunday, May 27
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Since it was officially opened on New Year's Eve 1999 (as part of the millennial celebrations), the London Eye has become one of London's most popular attractions. It has 32 sealed 'pod' capsules, fitting a total of 800 people, revolving on a huge Ferris wheel. One go-around takes half an hour with the wheel rotating at only twice the speed of a tortoise sprinting, so you can step on and off without the wheel needing to stop!
The London Eye is the fourth-tallest structure in London, so the far-reaching views over London are spectacular. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle. And the slow speed of the rotation means there's plenty of time to see everything and take lots of photos.
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London Eye and River Sightseeing was excellent. Would recommend this tour and strongly recommend making your arrangements through Viator.com.
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This was a great choice! Purchasing the "skip the line" ticket allowed you to visit the London Eye whenever it fit into your day, whereas the regular ticket requires you to be there at a specific time. It's a big advantage to just be able to walk right up and not wait in line! The view is amazing!
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Our London Eye experience was fantastic, the view was amazing! We were really lucky as the sun came out about 30 minutes before our flight and lasted the entire time we were up. The ride is incredibly smooth. For anyone worrying that you will feel it wobble. Don't be, you barely notice it moving. Our Hostess was so lovely with a wonderful personality, very informative and helpful. Even the Champagne was of great quality, sometimes on other things the drinks can be a little B class, but no! Perfect all round. Do, Do!
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The London Eye is a dominant feature on London's landscape, so you'll easily find your way here. The closest station is Waterloo, about five minutes walk along South Bank. Also close are Charing Cross and Embankment, across the river.
