The London Eye, an iconic London attraction, is a must-see during a visit to the English capital. This impressive observation wheel, located on the south bank of the River Thames, offers spectacular views across the city and beyond.
A complete rotation on this huge observation wheel takes exactly 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to take in some of the best views of London's skyline. From one of the 32 enclosed, climate-controlled glass capsules, you can see many famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and, on the clearest days, even Windsor Castle.
Practical information for visiting the London Eye:
Accessibility: The London Eye is wheelchair accessible, with a maximum of two wheelchair users allowed per capsule.
Pets: Only assistance dogs are allowed on the wheel.
Restroom facilities: Restrooms and baby changing facilities are available in the ticketing building.
Strollers: Strollers and prams are allowed, but they must be folded inside the capsule.
Photos and videos: Cameras and personal photography are allowed. Recording equipment, tripods and promotional filming require permission.
Security checks and luggage: Security checks take place before boarding. It is best to avoid large bags or bulky luggage.
London Eye opening hours:
Opening hours for the London Eye vary depending on the season, day of the week and peak periods. Always check the latest official calendar before your visit.
How to get to the London Eye from central London
The London Eye is centrally located and easy to reach by public transportation.
By subway/underground:
The closest station is Waterloo, around a 5-minute walk away (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo and Waterloo & City lines).
Other nearby stations include Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle lines), Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines), all around a 10-15-minute walk away.
By bus:
Buses 211, 77 and 381 stop a short distance from the London Eye.
By car:
There is no parking at the London Eye, and travelling there by car is generally not recommended. There are several paid parking facilities nearby, including the Q-Park Westminster multi-story car park.
On foot:
The London Eye is located on South Bank and is easy to reach on foot from several areas of central London. It is around 5 minutes from Waterloo station, 10-15 minutes from Embankment and Charing Cross, and is also easily accessible from Westminster via Westminster Bridge.
