How long is the average queue for the London Eye?

What is the average queue time? The standardentry queue time can be around 45 minutes, and the FastTrack entry queue time around 20 minutes, these can increaseduring peak periods.

Also asked, how long is the queue for London Eye?

The queue to the London Eye can beimpressively long but it moves quite fast. The averagewaiting time is about 20-30 minutes in high season but can exceedhalf an hour on school holidays, long weekends, during thesummer and on bank holidays.

Also Know, is the London Eye better at night or day? It's actually not wise to make areservation for the London Eye, because of the weather. Ifyou get a day with dark clouds and rain, you won't get tosee very much. It's best to play it by ear and go on aday (or evening) when you are there.

In respect to this, how early should I get to the London Eye?

We recommend you arrive 30 minutes to 45 minutesprior to your time slot for the Coca-Cola London Eye. Thiswill provide you with time to collect your tickets from the TicketHall and visit our 4D cinema experience before boarding theLondon Eye.

Can you just turn up to the London Eye?

You can book your tickets online via theCoca-Cola London Eye website. Alternatively you canpurchase tickets from our Ticket Office located opposite theLondon Eye, in the County Hall building. Please be advisedwe do recommend all guests to prebook tickets onlinehere.

How long do you stay on the London Eye?

Essentially the proposition is a very simple one.Ride a giant big wheel 135 metres high taking 30 minutes to travelone revolution. The London Eye is situated right at thetourist heart of London, (opposite Big Ben by the RiverThames) with commanding views, (25 miles on a goodday).

Does London Eye close in bad weather?

Does The London Eye still open in badweather? The Coca-Cola London Eye is designed to operatesafely in almost all weather conditions, although from timeto time and mainly due to the comfort of guests, we might decide toclose the wheel.

How many times do you go around the London Eye?

Number of Capsules: 32 The London Eye rotates continuously at approx.0.26 m/s circumferential speed. The duration for a completerotation takes about 30 minutes. Due to the maximum amount of 25visitors in one capsule up to 1600 people can be transportedin this attraction within an hour.

How many rotations does the London Eye do?

Each of the 10-tonne (11-short-ton) capsules representsone of the London Boroughs, and holds up to 25 people, whoare free to walk around inside the capsule, though seatingis provided. The wheel rotates at 26 cm (10 in) per second(about 0.9 kph or 0.6 mph) so that one revolution takes about 30minutes.

What is Fast Track London Eye?

What is a Fast Track Ticket? Fast TrackTickets allow you to bypass the majority of the queue, and savetime during your visit. Ticket includes entry to our 4D CinemaExperience located at the back of the Ticket Office, and can beenjoyed before or after your Coca-Cola London Eyeexperience.

Can you buy London Eye Fast Track tickets on the day?

Yes, you can upgrade your tickets onsiteat the London Eye, subject to availability. We offerthe following upgrade options at the Ticket Office: Standardticket to a Fast Track ticket.

How much is the London Eye ticket?

Standard Tickets

Price on the Day	Online From
Adult (16+)	£30.00	£27.00
Child (3-15)	£24.00	£22.00
Child (under 3)	FREE	FREE

Do you need to book London Eye with Merlin Pass?

If you do not pre-book your entry prior toyour visit for £1 per passholder, you will need toreserve a time-slot on site when you arrive. Youwill need to report to the ticket office when youarrive and the team on site will get you booked on to thenext available time slot.

Can you go on the London Eye during fireworks?

Unfortunately, this means you will not be able towatch the London fireworks display from one of theEye's 32 glass pods. The London Eye website reads:“Yes, we are open on New Year's Eve, December 31stwith last rotation at 3pm.

Do you need ID for London Eye?

We accept most forms of ID, with a clearpicture of the individual on it. This can include a passport anddriver license. You will be required to bring photoID along with the payment card to collect your tickets fromthe Coca-Cola London Eye.

Do I need to print tickets for London Eye?

With a printed ticket you do notneed to come to the ticket office. Please join theoutside boarding queue with your Print@Hometicket.

Is the London Eye air conditioned?

London Eye has 32 air-conditionedpassenger capsules with each having the capacity to carry 25passengers. So, the London Eye can accommodate 800passengers at a time for its each 30 minute round. When Londoneye was established, it was world's tallest Ferriswheel.

When was the London Eye built?

21 c. 1998-1999

Why was the London Eye built?

Built to celebrate the millennium, the LondonEye only started carrying public passengers in March of thatyear. The London Eye was formally opened by then primeminister Tony Blair on 31 December 1999. The London Eyefinally opened to the paying public in 9 March 2000.

What can you do at night in London?

See a Show in the West End.
The Ceremony of the Keys.
Go on a Soho Food Tour.
Ride the London Eye.
Night at the Museum.
Take a Jack the Ripper Tour.
Enjoy dozens of night offerings at discount prices with atourist pass.
Dinner and Champagne on the Thames.

How do you get to the London Eye?

Waterloo is the closest tube station to the Coca-ColaLondon Eye. Waterloo is about five minutes walking distance.Exit the station following signs for the South Bank. Embankment andCharing Cross stations are close together on the north side of theRiver Thames.

How busy is the London Eye?

Avoid peak times The London Eye is busiest between 11 a.m. and 3p.m. during the UK school holidays, and is quieter at the beginningand end of their opening hours, which vary throughout the year. Asa rough guide, summer hours are 10am -- 8.30pm, and winter hoursare 11am -- 6pm, but do check in advance on theirsite.

Who owns the London Eye?

Merlin Entertainments