London Eye

Attraction Information

From inside one of the London Eye capsules you will be guided through the history of London on a 30 minute ‘Discovery Flight’. Accompanied by your very own London Eye Guide, you can learn how London's present day skyline has been shaped by events through the ages. From Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and Nelson's Column to the new Gherkin Building, London is one of the most vibrant and constantly evolving cities in the world. Also, thanks to the 'Discovery Flight', you find famous buildings that are hard to spot without the help of a guide, like 10 Downing Street.

And don't forget, if you book your ride on the London Eye with Show and Stay^® today you can jump right to the head of the queue - no fussing!

Simply present your booking confirmation at the box office and you can walk onto the next free capsule. Saving time and hassle, pre-book your London Eye trip today for the ultimate London attraction experience.

For a different perspective visit at sunset and see the city lights come on and the skyline awash with vibrant colours. Visit the London Eye after dark and you will enjoy the capital's stunning buildings all lit up.

Opening Times:

The London Eye ticket office opens at 9.30am each morning.

Winter: October - May: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm daily
Summer: June - September: 10.00 am - 9.00 pm daily

Please note that over the Christmas period, the London Eye will be open as normal with the exception of the following days:

24 December: 10:00am – 5:30pm
25 December: CLOSED
31 December: 10:00am – 3:00pm

  In January the London Eye will be closed for its annual maintenance.
From the 9 -15  of January inclusive the London Eye will not be open to customers.

Nearest Underground: Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo and City and Bakerloo Lines)

MAP for London Eye

One of the most recognisable landmarks in London, the London Eye has proved not only stylish in design but popular with visitors to London. Brainchild of David and Julia Barfield, the London Eye is the largest observation wheel in the world. The Eye used 1,700 tonnes of steel, was constructed in just 16 months and the capsules have the ability to carry over 15,000 visitors a day.

The London Eye is the perfect way to view London and some of the city's most famous sights - on a clear day you can see up to 25 miles away in every direction as the glass capsules move you 135 metres above London. The gradual flight takes approximately 30 minutes.

There are four special flights available with Show and Stay and with advanced bookings you can skip to the front of the queue like the VIP you are. Choose from;

• Champagne Flight
  The London Eye flight involves Laurent-Perrier champagne served to you by the host whilst you enjoy the spectacular views of London from your capsule. From £29.50 per person
• Fast Track Queue
  Benefit from checking in 15 minutes before your flight and Fast Track onto a capsule. From £25 per person
• River Cruise
  This 40 minute circular cruise allows the chance to see the sights of London from the ground before observing them from a London Eye capsule - please note that this is booked alongside a London Eye flight. From £23 adult and £11.50 child
• New London Eye Flight Only
  Don't fancy any of the extras? Show and Stay now sell ticket only flights on this magnificent London masterpiece. Adults: £15.50, children: £7.75.

Interesting Facts

• Did you know that the London Eye capsules can carry 15,000 passengers a day, that's the equivalent of filling Concorde 160 times!
• Did you know that the amount of steel used to create the BA London Eye is equivalent to 250 double decker buses in weight!
• Did you know that the BA London Eye will turn approximately 8000 times in a single year!