One of the London’s most remarkable attractions is the British Airways London Eye, aka the Millennium Wheel. In operation since March 2000, the world’s largest observation wheel is owned by The Tussauds Group and sponsored by the British Airways. The wheel revolves slowly enough to allow riders to board or disembark without its stopping. The wheel is stopped for people in wheelchairs or the elderly.
During the thirty minute revolution, the riders are treated to a breathtaking view of the city of London. On a clear day, one can see as far as 25 miles in all directions. It has become London’s number one paid for attraction with about 10,000 people visiting each day.
There are 32 capsules each is air conditioned and has bench seating. Eight hundred people can ride in it at once. The wheel stands 443 feet tall and is located on the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the Thames River between Westminster and Hungerford Bridges, opposite the Houses of Parliament.
The ticket offices are located inside County Hall, the building adjacent to the Eye. The Eye is about a five minute walk from Waterloo station and Westminster station. Buses to the London Eye include the 211, 77 and 381. It is recommended that visitors avoid driving to the London Eye. There are three car parks in the vicinity of the Eye but it is located in the London congestion charge zone.
There are two coffee shops offering beverages, sandwiches and cakes. There are over a dozen restaurants in the vicinity of the London Eye, as well as several hotels situated close by. The London Eye is open year round, except for Christmas day and one week in January, when it is closed for annual maintenance. Tourism is heaviest in the summer months and during the Christmas season. Peak times are between 11 am and 5 pm.
Keywords – London Eye, British Airways, wheelchairs, Thames River, Westminster and Hungerford Bridges.
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