The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) is on the River Thames and meant to deliver great views – not a thrilling ride. It circles around slowly, offering an ...
If there’s anyone who can allow themselves a wistful gaze up at the London Eye this weekend as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s the iconic wheel’s co-architect Julia Barfield. “I’ve been going ...
the London Eye, as it came to be known, took its place on the skyline - 135m (443ft) tall, with 32 capsules for people to ride in. "At the beginning we actually had 60 capsules, being a real ...
It has featured in Harry Potter, and attracts millions of visitors a year. As I stand here, I see why it has become so ...
About 3.5 million people pay from £29 (S$50) per ticket to ride the London Eye each year. Its popularity has inspired dozens of copycat wheels in cities around the world. But at 135m tall ...
Made up of 32 high-tech glass capsules, a ride on the London Eye takes 30 minutes. Disabled guest should purchase a standard ticket and will qualify for one complimentary helper ticket.
Covent Garden has you covered with all of the above, along with over 30 theatres in its vicinity, including the world-famous ...