London Eye

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Inside one of the London Eye capsules be guided through the history of London on your 30 minute ‘Discovery Flight’ with a London Eye guide and discover 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. You will discover famous buildings like the Prime Minister's residence, 10 Downing Street, that are hard to spot from your London Eye capsule without a guide. And discover the amazing story of how the London Eye was built. Available in English, French, German and Spanish. At 135 metres, the London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on clear day. The gradual flight in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and offers spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral. 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.

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

Closed 25 Dec 2008, 9 - 15 January 2009

Please note the London Eye Cruise 9 January - 6 February 2009

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!

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