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Address: Jubilee Gardens,  South Bank,  SE1 7PB
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London Eye is in the London Borough of Lambeth
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London EyeThe London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also The Millennium Bridge) and quickly became a definitive part of the London experience. This spectacularly streamlined riverside wheel stands an impressive 135 meters tall and allows inhabitants of its sleek, modern, totally see-through glass-pods an unrivalled 360 degree view of London and beyond. The Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf, Big Ben, the glorious old winding Father Thames and Windsor Castle are just a few of the 55 attractions that can be admired from the top of the arc. On a clear day the view extends to 25 miles in each direction. It moves at a slow but steady pace, taking 30 minutes to complete its flight. Because of its popularity, there are usually lengthy queues to book tickets and then to board the flight. Online booking saves time. A variety of different ticketing options and packages are available depending on your individual requirements. You can choose to upgrade to a Fast Track ticket, which entitles you to check in just 15 minutes before your flight, or spend the flight in the company of a London guide or a glass of champagne. The flight only lasts 30 minutes and its bound to be busy but this is still top of the London must-do list.

Best for: Sleek, see-through pods, sight-spotting views and riverside vistas.
What's on at London Eye
New Year's Eve Fireworks 2009 New Year's Eve Fireworks 2009
31st December 2009
The annual New Year's Eve Fireworks display, launched from the...
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Visiting London Eye

 
 

Travel

 
Railway Stations
Waterloo Railway Station (7 minutes)
Waterloo East Railway Station (7 minutes)
Underground Stations
Waterloo Tube (7 minutes)
Lambeth North Tube (12 minutes)
 
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Opening Times

October to May: 10am-8pm Daily | June: 10am-9pm Daily | July & August: 10am-9.30pm Daily | September: 10am-9pm Daily
 
 

Car Parks

 
Coin Street NCP (11 minutes)
Library Street NCP (18 minutes)
 
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Pricing

£15.50 (Adults 16+) £7.75 (Children 4-15), FREE (Under 5s), £12 (Over 60s) - arrive early or late to avoid large queues

London Location Map of London Eye

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Battersea Power Station

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1.72 miles from London Eye
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City Hall

110 The Queen's Walk, Bankside,  London,  SE1 Map
1.79 miles from London Eye
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London Aquarium
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London Sights and Attractions / Attractions for Kids

London Aquarium

County Hall,  Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
2 minutes walk from London Eye
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Dali Universe

Riverside Building County Hall, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
2 minutes walk from London Eye
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London Marriott County Hall
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London Marriott County Hall

Westminster Bridge Road, London,  SE1 Map
2 minutes walk from London Eye
A simply unbeatable location for anyone who loves to keep themselves busy. London's County Hall is at the heart of the South Bank, surrounded by ... More
 
 
 
Park Plaza County Hall
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Park Plaza County Hall

1 Addington Street, London,  SE1 Map
14 minutes walk from London Eye
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Local Events on today or on tomorrow or on a particular date

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London Events / Exhibitions
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31st December 2009
London Eye, South Bank,  SE1 Map
The annual New Year's Eve Fireworks display, launched from the foot of the London Eye and from rafts on the Thames, is visible from most ... More
 
 
 
London Events / Concerts
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13th November 2009 until 22nd November 2009
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road,  SE1 Map
4 minutes walk from London Eye
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Local Shopping

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I Knit London
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I Knit London

106 Lower Marsh, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
10 minutes walk from London Eye
Stocking a wide range of yarns, needles, patterns and accessories, I Knit London started as a knitting community in Vauxhall in January 2006, meeting at ... More
 
 
 
Konditor & Cook
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Konditor & Cook

22 Cornwall Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
10 minutes walk from London Eye
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Local Dining

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Canteen
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London Dining / British Cuisine

Canteen

Royal Festival Hall,  Belvedere Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
4 minutes walk from London Eye
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Giraffe
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Giraffe

Unit 1,  Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
4 minutes walk from London Eye
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Local Education

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London Education / Universities and Colleges
61 Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
14 minutes walk from London Eye
Morley College, one of the oldest adult education colleges in the country, dates back to the early 1880s when it was set up by visionary, ... More
 
 
 
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Local Leisure

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London Leisure / Parks and Gardens
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3 Belvedere Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
2 minutes walk from London Eye
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. ... More
 
 
 
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The London Bicycle Tour Company

1a Gabriel's Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
11 minutes walk from London Eye
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Local Pubs

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The White Hart
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The White Hart

29 Cornwall Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
10 minutes walk from London Eye
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King's Arms
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King's Arms

25 Roupell Street, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
11 minutes walk from London Eye
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to ... More
 
 
 
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London Private Hire Venues

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Namco Station
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Namco Station

County Hall Riverside Building,  Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
2 minutes walk from London Eye
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London Eye

Jubilee Gardens,  South Bank, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
2 minutes walk from London Eye
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