Located on the banks of River Thames, the London Eye is the must visit attraction in London. The gian Ferris wheel was built a part of London's millennium celebration in the year 2000.
The 135 meter tall structure is contains 32 capsules, with each holding a maximum of 25 people. A ride in the London Eye takes approximately 30 minutes during which time you can enjoy the breathtaking views of London.
The London Eye is open daily except for Christmas Day. The typical opening hours are 10.00am until 8.30pm or after depending on the time of year. Ticket prices are variable, for money saving tips and information on combination tickets to attractions in London visit the information page.
Access to the London Eye is straightforward by the London Underground Tube using either Westminster, Embankment or Waterloo stations. Due to its location in heart of Westminster, London Eye can also be easily accessed by London buses and Thames River boats.
Spetacular New Year Celebrations
Since 2005, the New Year celebrations in London is centred around the London Eye. The centre piece of the celebrations is a 10 minute firework display that lights up the skies of London. The wheel itself is used to fire the fireworks.
Typically, quarter of a million people line up the banks of the River Thames around the London Eye to welcome the New Year in style. Visitors from all over the world travel to the attraction in London to view the spetacular fire works displays.
The year 2012 marked the most memorable fireworks display in London, to welcome the Olympics to London.
_Breathtaking Views
The fantastic views of London from the London Eye
centers around the Palace of Westminster and the Big Ben.
Other
attraction in London that are visible include Tower Bridge, Nelson's
Column and the Tower of London.
Other places of interest include
Charing Cross and Waterloo stations and the city of London including
Canary Wharf.