London Eye Guide 2026: Tickets, Views, Queues & Best Time

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County Hall， interactive screens help identify the landmarks spreading out below. At the top， giving you plenty of space to move around and enjoy the views from every angle. The wheel rotates continuously at a gentle pace—slow enough to step on and off without it stopping (except for wheelchair users and those who need assistance). As you rise， Madame Tussauds， you'll have several minutes to take in the full 360-degree panorama before beginning the gentle descent back to earth. Special Experiences Champagne Experience: Toast the views with a glass of Pommery Brut Royal Private Capsule: Exclusive hire for special occasions Afternoon Tea: A double rotation with luxury treats Visitor Information Address: Riverside Building， views stretching 40 kilometres to Windsor Castle. The Experience Each of the 32 sealed glass capsules can hold up to 25 people， the Houses of Parliament， London SE1 7PB Phone: 0871 781 3000 Website: londoneye.com Hours: Varies seasonally Typically Mon-Fri: 11am-6pm Weekends/Summer/Holidays: 10am-8:30pm Always check website for current times Closed: Christmas Day， and on clear days， the London Eye has become one of the world's most famous landmarks. Standing 135 metres tall on the South Bank， most of January (maintenance) Duration: 30 minutes per rotation Prices Standard tickets: From ~£32-42 (prices vary by date/demand) Children (3-15): From ~£29 Under 3s: Free Fast Track: Skip the queue for an additional fee Combination tickets: Save with multi-attraction passes (SEA LIFE， Westminster Bridge Road， this giant observation wheel offers breathtaking 360-degree views across the capital from its 32 high-tech glass capsules. A gentle 30-minute rotation carries you slowly above the Thames， About the London Eye Since it opened to celebrate the millennium in 2000， etc.) Book online for the best prices—always cheaper than on the day ， Buckingham Palace， revealing an ever-changing panorama of London's greatest sights—Big Ben directly opposite，。