London Eye

Since opening at the turn of the century the British Airways London eye has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. It is visited, on average by a staggering 10000 tourists each day! In fact the London Eye is now officially the most popular paid for attraction in the whole of the UK! Located on the bank of the river Thames the London Eye sits among many other popular tourist attractions like the Tate Modern and the London Aquarium. The location only adds to its status as a world class tourist attraction.

The fact is that the London eye is the largest structure of its kind in the world! Add to this the fact that from the top it is possible to see for 40km in all directions and its easy to see why it’s become so popular among tourists and residents alike.

Most of the facilities for the London Eye are located in County Hall, the building immediatelly opposite the London Eye. These facilities include the ticket office, a ticket dispensing machine and a left luggage area, although due to hightened security it may not be possible to leave luggage here currently. Outside County Hall there is also a dedicated London Eye gift shop and cafe. The shop sells a range of quality London Eye merchandise, gifts and guide books.

Tickets for the London Eye are available on the day although there is often a long queue. It is advisable to book tickets in advance to save waiting. There are often discounts available when buying London Eye tickets in conjunction with tickets for other popular tourist attractions such as Madame Tussauds or London Zoo.

Cost - 2007 Prices 1 January - 31 December 2007 Adult: UKP 14.50 Child, 5-15: UKP 7.250 Child, under 5: Free Senior 60+: UKP 11 Disabled adult: UKP 11

Location - The eye is located on the South Bank of the river Thames and it approximately 5 minutes walk from Waterloo or Westminster tube stations.

PostCode - SE1