At the time it was erected, the London Eye was the largest observation wheel in the world. While its height has now been superseded, its impact is considerable. Standing at 135 metres on the South Bank of the River Thames, it is a popular paid attraction that gives good views across the city, taking in the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
How much does it cost? (January 2008)
There are numerous packages available to visit the Eye, depending what you want. It’s possible to get Valentines flights, champagne flights, combined tickets with Madame Tussaud’s and even hire your own capsule. As this is a budget site, we’re just including the basics here: -
Standard Flight: -
Adult (16 plus): £15.00
Child (5-15 years): £7.50
Senior (60 plus): £12.00
Disabled: £12.00
London Eye River Cruise: -
Adults: £12.00
Why should I go there?
It seems compulsory to ‘go up something’ when visiting any major city – be it the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building. While some might see the London Eye as a glorified ferris wheel, it does offer the opportunity to take in many of the other famous London landmarks from a different vantage point.
Where is the Eye?
It’s in Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB. It’s about five minutes walking distance from Waterloo tube station (follow signs for the South Bank) and Westminster tube station (take exit one, then follow signs for Westminster pier).
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