The Magnificent Millennium Wheel London Eye

London Eye is one of the highest observation wheels in the world. It is located in the capital of England – London and is amongst the top most tourist attractions in the city. It is considered as the most extra ordinary piece of contemporary architecture and engineering design. Opened in March 2000, this renowned millennium wheel was the creation of well known architects – David Marks and Julia Barfield. The construction of this wheel was completed by the manpower of 5 different countries in 7 years. Since then it is one of the best iconic landmarks in London. This tourist attraction is located between the Hungerford Bridge and Westminster Bridge, on the south of Thames. Every year more than 3.5 million tourists from England as well as rest of the world are attracted towards this spectacular and popular tourist attraction.

The wheel has an exceptional height of 135 meters above the river Thames which enables the passengers to see up to 40 km in all the directions and offer a 360 degree view. The wheel is backed by amazing backstay cables. Cables are stretching crossways to the rim and wheel of the structure and this marvelous support system holds the wheel in place. It has 32 capsules and all of them are completely air conditioned and are designed tremendously. The wheel and the capsule weight approximately 2100 tones. In one revolution, 800 passengers are accommodated by the wheel. Each capsule is well appointed with comfortable seating arrangements. The 30 minutes ride offered by London Eye is an excellent experience.

Tourists should try and visit this attraction on a clear day in order to savor the ride to the fullest. Tickets of the ride are easily available at the country hall. A customer information desk is also available to solve the queries of the tourists. Travelers should not carry their luggage along as the facility of luggage storage is not available in the premises. The authorities and staff at London Eye offer special services and personal attention to the disabled. You can also relish a delightful meal and wonderful shopping experience at several shops, cafes etc located at the country hall. These cafes offer delicious food and drinks of great quality and are also economical. London Eye is opened for the tourists from 10 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. everyday. The experience of this ride is similar to that of a space ship, in terms of height and structure of the capsule. The prices of the tickets vary with the ride that you want to take. You can select to explore the following:

• Flights
  You can take a 30 minute ride and view several London attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and many more. This ride is known as Standard Flight and can be savored at normal price. To make your flight a bit more exciting, you can opt for Champagne Flight in which you are offered a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne while you enjoy the spectacular views of the city from a great height. Champagne Flight is a little more expensive than the normal standard Flight.

• Fast Track
  If you want to avoid the long and hectic queues, you can book or purchase a fast track ticket. This can be easily booked online and needs to be collected approximately 15 minutes before the departure time of your ride.

• River Cruises
  Under the river cruise of London Eye, you are offered a 40 minute ride of circular sightseeing cruise. You can savor this cruise throughout the year. The ride is given on a boat which is well appointed with covered and sun deck seating. London Eye Afternoon Tea Cruise, London Eye Lunch Cruise, City Cruise and Thames Cruises are also offered.

• Private Capsule
  To make your visit extra special, you can book a private capsule. This private capsule can be a romantic cupid capsule or a venue for ceremonies, business parties, children party capsule etc.

London Eye also offers several packages that combine the flight of the wheel, river cruise and several other benefits that can make your journey even more exciting and adventurous.