Posted by The London Eye is the highest and largest Ferris wheel in Europe with a height of about 135 meters. It is located in the middle of London directly at the bank of the Thames. From above, one has a great view over the city. The London Eye is also known under the old name “Millenium Wheel”.
| London Eye: Buy your ticket beforehand: The average number of passengers in the London Eye is about 10,000 per day, in high season and at weekends it is much higher. Thus, there is often a big crowd. The queues at the cash desks of the London Eyes are often long. Hours of waiting time are frequent. Therefore, it makes sense to buy the ticket in advance on the internet . |
History: The London Eye was opened in 2000 on the occasion of the turn of the millennium. Hence the name “Mellenium Wheel”. It was supposed to last only for a few years. But since the London Eye is very popular and has become a landmark of modern London, it will now remain there indefinitely.
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Records: The London Eye was the largest Ferris wheel in the world at its inauguration in 2000. The great success, however, also spread in Asia. In recent years, even larger Ferris wheels have been erected in China and Singapore. This was followed by the USA. “The High Roller” in Las Vegas is the world’s highest travel wheel with a height of almost 167 metres (8Stand at the beginning of 2017). Larger than the Giga wheel in London are also the Singapore Flyer and the star of Nanchang (China). So the Ferris wheel on the Thames in London is currently number 4 in the world and still the largest Ferris wheel in Europe.
Duration: A ride on the London Eye takes about half an hour, as long as the wheel takes to turn. For comparison: The famous Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater is only 60 meters high – the London Giant Ferris Wheel 135 meters!
| London Eye: Buy your ticket beforehand: The average number of passengers in the London Eye is about 10,000 per day, in high season and at weekends it is much higher. Thus, there is often a big crowd. The queues at the cash desks of the London Eyes are often long. Hours of waiting time are frequent. Therefore, it makes sense to buy the ticket in advance on the internet . |
The London Eye is also suitable for wheelchair users and people with many other disabilities (advance information and pre-registration advisable). For several years there has also been a 4D themed cinema, which shows things like wind, snow or a New Year’s Eve celebration in the Millennium Wheel. (as of early 2020). The 4D cinema was included with our ticket.
By the way, Coca-Cola sponsors the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, so the official name is now Coca-Cola London Eye.
London Eye ticket prices 2024: This is no easy subject. Adults will pay between £27 and £38 in January 2023 , depending on the ticket, if you buy the ticket online in advance. As far as we know, it can be a bit more expensive at the cash desk next to the sightseeing.
We can’t say it often enough: We think booking in advance on the Internet is highly recommended. Save yourself the time in the queue. Hours of queuing for a ticket should not be the content of a nice day’s holiday in London. More information like current prices and the possibility to buy a ticket for the London Eye can be found on this website.
London Eye Opening Hours 2024 : The London Ferris Wheel runs daily. At Christmas and in January it is closed for a few days for annual maintenance. The first trip is around 10:45 in the morning. In the evenings, the London Eye turns until 8 p.m. in winter, 9 p.m. or 9.30 p.m. in summer. A ride with the Millenium Wheel in the darkness over brightly lit London is also an interesting experience.
By the way, another nice tour is an excursion by ship on the river Thames, among other things with a drive past the sightseeing London Eye..
How to get to the London Eye: Due to the hardly available parking places in the city centre, the best way to get to the London Giant Ferris Wheel is by subway. The next underground station is “Waterloo”. Also “Westminster” and “Embankment” on the other side of the Thames are much less than 1 km away. One can hardly miss the high Ferris wheel and landmark “London Eye”. If you don’t see it immediately – just walk towards the river Thames.
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Adress: The London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London
Places of interest near the London Eye: Big Ben and Westminster Abbey are just a few hundred metres away on foot across the nearby Thames Bridge. After a 1 kilometre walk along the banks of the Thames (north-east) you are at the Tate Modern Art Museum (no entrance fee).
What are you from the London Eye? A 1 minute video
| Buy your ticket beforehand: The average number of passengers in the London Eye is about 10,000 per day, in high season and at weekends it is much higher. Thus, there is often a big crowd. The queues at the cash desks of the London Eyes are often long. Hours of waiting time are frequent. Therefore, it makes sense to buy the ticket in advance on the internet . |
Find out more London Eye
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a Ferris wheel on the south bank of the River Thames in London, England. Since opening in 2000, it has become a city landmark and a popular tourist attraction, offering spectacular views of the capital.
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History London Eye
The idea for the London Eye was first proposed in 1993 by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield, who had won a competition to design a landmark for the new millennium. The project initially met with skepticism and opposition from some quarters, but eventually found the support of British Airways, which became the main sponsor.
Construction of the London Eye began in 1998 and was completed in 2000, in time for the millennium celebrations. The bike was created by a team of engineers and designers including Dutch designer Kisho Kurokawa and British engineering firm Arup.
Facts London Eye
The London Eye is 135 meters high and 120 meters wide, making it one of the tallest Ferris wheels in the world. It has 32 passenger pods, each accommodating up to 25 people.
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The wheel rotates at a slow speed of 0.6 kilometers per hour and takes about 30 minutes for a full revolution. During this time, visitors can enjoy great views of the city, including the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace. The pods are fully enclosed and air-conditioned, offering comfortable accommodation and plenty of space for passengers to walk around and take photos. The pods are also equipped with interactive touchscreens that provide information about the areas visible to the driver.
The London Eye is open all year round, although opening times may vary depending on the season. It is particularly popular in the summer months and on clear days when visibility is better.
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Status of the information: from 2019 to 2024 (January), the information provided is also somewhat older.