The London Eye

Giant wheel London, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, with over three million visitors annually. The structure is 135 meters tall and has a diameter of 120 meters. It was designed by the husband-and-wife team of Julia Barfield and David Marks of Marks Barfield Architects and was opened to the public in 2000. The London Eye offers stunning views of the city and is a must-visit attraction for anyone traveling to London

Plan your family visit to the The London Eye with these blog insights 👇

The Best Thing In London? The London Eye

This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the London Eye and enjoyed the spectacular views of The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and Central London

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the views and the Samsung touch screen information points, and the parents enjoyed the stunning views of London ✨

Give way to the bicycle! (London bike tour) - Act of Traveling

This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped at the London Eye as part of our bike tour and booked tickets for the next day

Highlights: We enjoyed the view of the city from the London Eye ✨