LONDON EYE

What is it? London Eye, called Millennium Wheel too, is a big Wheel that is used as a viewpoint.
Where is it? It is placed between Westminster and Hungerford bridges.
When was it built? It was inaugurated by Tony Blair on the 31st December 1999. It was closed to the people until March 2000 because there were technical problems. Since that moment it has been a reference point and a touristic attraction of London.
Characteristics: London Eye measures 135 meters above the Thames River. The big wheel has 35 capsules sealed and climatized held in an extern circumference. It turns at 0.9km/h, with every complete turn lasting 30 minutes. The speed is so slowly that it doesn’t stop for the people to go out. It just stops to receive disabled people and the elder.
London Eye looks like bike wheel held by radios. The total weight is 1700 tons.
Timetable:
May and June 10.00am - 9.00pm daily
July and August10.00am - 9.30pm daily
September10.00am - 9.00pm daily
October to Aprildaily 10.00am - 8.00pm

Price:
1 January – 31 march 1 April – 31 December
Adult: UKP 15.50 Adult: UKP 17.00
Child, 5 – 15: UKP 7.75 Child, 5 – 15: UKP 8.50
Child, under 5: Free Child, under 5: Free
Senior, 60+ : UKP 12.00 Senior, 60+ : UKP 14.00
Registered Disabled: UKP 12.00 Registered Disabled: UKP 14.00

Getting here:
By tube
Waterloo is the closest tube station to the London Eye. Waterloo is about five minutes walking distance. Exit the station following signs for the South Bank.
By rail
The closest rail stations to the London Eye are Waterloo and Charing Cross. Waterloo is the closest rail station to the London Eye.
By bus
Buses to the London Eye include the 211, 77 and 381.
By car
Usually, it is quicker and easier to take public transport to reach the London Eye. If you do need to drive, there are three car parks within walking distance around the South Bank area.
By boat
You can travel here from the O2 or the Millbank. For more information see River Cruises pages.