London Eye: Tickets

London Eye - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is the London Eye?

The London Eye is a giant observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

• It offers panoramic views across central London from enclosed glass capsules that slowly rotate above the city.
• The wheel stands 135 metres tall and takes around 30 minutes to complete one rotation.
• From the top, you can see many of London's best-known landmarks, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral.

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Quick Information

• Address: London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, SE1 7PB, London
• Opening Hours: Times vary - check during ticket booking process.
• Ride Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
• Nearest Underground stations: Waterloo and Westminster.
• London Eye Ticket Options

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Is the London Eye Worth Using?

The London Eye is worth using if you want to see London's main landmarks from above without having to climb a tower or walk up hundreds of steps.

• The slow rotation gives you time to take photographs and look across the city, and the central location makes it easy to include in a day of sightseeing.
• The 30-minute ride is also relatively easy to fit into an itinerary.
• Queues can be long at weekends, during school holidays and in the summer.

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What You Can See from the London Eye

On a clear day, the views extend well beyond central London. Visibility depends on the weather, but there is plenty to look for even when distant landmarks are difficult to make out. Some of the main sights include:

• Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament: These stand directly across the river from the London Eye.
• Westminster Abbey: The historic church is close to Parliament Square.
• Buckingham Palace: Look towards the royal residence in the direction of St James's Park.
• St Paul's Cathedral: Its dome is visible among the buildings of the City of London.
• The River Thames: Watch sightseeing boats pass beneath the wheel and follow the river through central London.
• London's skyline: The view takes in a mixture of historic buildings, modern skyscrapers, bridges and landmarks.

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About the London Eye

The London Eye was constructed as part of the millennium celebrations in 1999 and was later officially opened to the public in March 2000. It was only intended to be a temporary structure but due to its popularity it has become a permanent and loved fixture on the London skyline.

The wheel stands at a height of 135 metres (443 feet) so it offers views of London's skyline from its glass capsules, with each one holding up to 25 people. It moves at 0.6/mph which is around 0.9km/h, so users have plenty of time to enjoy panoramic views and take lots of photos.

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