This year London’s most iconic attraction turns 10. Throughout 2010 we will be celebrating in style! Find out more about the last 10 magnificent years, upcoming events and special offers.
Introducing our new 4D Experience. Includes behind the scenes previews, making of clips and more.
Since opening in March 2000 The London Eye has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. In June 2008 we celebrated flying our 30 millionth guest! See a timeline of our history here.
The London Eye has won over 75 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement since opening in March 2000.
Creating The London Eye is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in the world. It’s height is 135 metres and it weighs over 2000 metric tonnes. The London Eye’s construction is a story of ingenuity, excellence and ambition!
A selection of fantastic facts about the London Eye and it's construction
Celebrate a Birthday on The Merlin Entertainments London Eye.
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* On selected flights only All tickets include access to the 4D experience.
Each rotation takes about 30 minutes, meaning a capsule travels at a stately 26cm per second, or 0.9km (0.6 miles) per hour - twice as fast as a tortoise sprinting; allowing passengers to step on and off without the wheel having to stop.
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