Sweet Dreams: London Eye

Behold beautiful 360⁰ views of London from the London Eye

Let me tell you about the most enjoyable activity I had the joy of experiencing when visiting the UK...London Eye 👁️ This attraction is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in all of Europe, standing 135 meters tall with a circumference of 120 meters!

Truths ⬇️

• This 30-minute ride is in high demand with more than 3 million people paying to experience this wheel every year.

• There was a contest to design the London Eye with many architects submitting entries; in total it took 7 years to create.

• The wheel has 32 sealed capsules with air conditioning that can accommodate up to 25 people per capsule.

• Those 32 capsules are no coincidence; the ride has 32 in honor of the 32 boroughs in London.

• Each capsule is numbered between 1-33, however, 13 is missing (superstitions).

• They love their queen...the 2nd capsule on the ride is called the Coronation Capsule celebrating the 60th anniversary of queen's coronation.

  
  

Definitely get great view of Parliament and Big Ben from London Eye

There's lots of fun you can have along with the London Eye. On their website, you can book other activities such as cruise on the River Thames, Madame Tussauds, which has over 150 celebrity lifelike figures, SEA LIFE London, an aquarium with the largest collection of marine animals in Europe consisting of over 500 species. If you want to book a package to visit these 3 attractions, costs start at £55.

St. Thomas Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in London serving the community since the 12th century

To ride the London Eye, costs start at £29. To skip the line, Fast Track tickets start at £44. The Eye also has exclusive VIP experiences such as:

• Champagne Experience: For £62/person get VIP check in with Fast Track and enjoy your ride with a refreshing glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne served by your own host.

• Eye Lounge Experience: Starting from £75/person, get Fast Track access to the capsule with a host and a glass of champagne during your ride; access their lounge prior to or after your ride for another chilled glass of champagne. Snacks are also available at the lounge.

• Traditional Afternoon Tea at the London Eye: Spend time at the Eye Lounge enjoying a culinary selection of finger sandwiches, scones and patisseries, an arrangement of teas and a gift box of delicious macaroons for £49. A glass of Pommery Brut Champagne can be added to this experience for £15/person and a ride on Eye can also be added for £29/person.

Private pods can also be booked for 2-25 people starting at £850. In the mood for a romantic setting, couples can book their own private pod experience from £775. Ready to marry the love of your life...propose to your significant other on the London Eye from £1600.

I will forever cherish my experience riding the London Eye

The London Eye is open 7 days a week with varying hours so make sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date hours of operation. With incredible views and memorable souvenirs, it's absolutely well worth visiting the London Eye.