See London From The London Eye

The capital city of England and the United Kingdom, London, has a vast choice of world class tourist attractions, from the incredibly ancient to very recent additions. The majority of the visitor attractions are recognised all around the globe (examples include, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London). Amongst the recently created are the London Aquarium, Millennium Dome, Millennium Bridge and the London Eye.

The Merlin Entertainments London Eye (it’s full title), is more often referred to as, just, the London Eye or,occasionally, the Millennium Wheel (because of the fact that it was built as part of the Millennium celebrations). It was officially opened by the then British PM, Tony Blair, on the night of 31st of December however, unfortunately there was a number of technical issues therefore it was not opened to the public until March 2000. When first erected it was the world’s highest Ferris wheel being one hundred and thirty five metres high.

The huge wheel is situated in Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank of the River Thames peering down upon the Houses of Parliament below. From within one of the 32 capsules towering over the whole of London you are able to see an amazing number of the many landmarks of London, the already mentioned Houses of Parliament, Hampton Court Palace, St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace are to name just a few, what a fantastically unique way to see most of London and, more thank likely, one of the reasons it is one of the busiest attraction in London.

The London Eye’s first flight is at 10.00 am but the ticket office opens at half past nine in the morning. The Eye closes at half past nine at night between August and July, eight at night between April and October and at nine ‘o clock at night for the other months.

Visitors traveling in a car will be pleased to know that there are three close by car parks. For coaches there is parking very close to the Eye (Telephone:) +44 (0)870 990 8886) for info.

The easiest way to get to the London Eye is by the Tube, simply get off at one of the following tube stations; Embankment, Charing Cross, Westminster, or the most convenient Waterloo. It is also possible to arrive by boat, get off at Waterloo Millennium Pier.

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