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Although only completed in 2000, London Eye has become one of the capital's most iconic symbols. Standing at 135 metres high with 32 passenger carrying pods, one for each London borough, London Eye is the highest observation wheel in the world offering visitors a 30 minute ride that on a clear day will allow them to see for approximately 40km.
As long ago as 1894, London had a 90 metre high big wheel, located at the site of what is now Earl's Court. This was modelled on a big wheel made by George Ferris for an exposition in Chicago the previous year. The Earl's Court wheel had 40 gondolas each capable of carrying 30 passengers, enabling it to carry 50% more people than the London Eye! The Earl's Court big wheel remained in service until 1906.
Other Theme Parks that may be of interest are: Chessington World Of Adventures in Chessington, Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Legoland Windsor in Windsor, Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park in Chale, Cadbury World in Birmingham, Drayton Manor Park & Zoo in Tamworth.
Attractions near London Eye include National Theatre in South Bank, Westminster Abbey in Westminster, The Vaudeville Theatre in City of Westminster, Nash House in London, Duke of Yorks Theatre in Westminster, Covent Garden Market in London, Chapter House And Pyx Chamber Of Westminster in London, The Theatre Royal Haymarket in Haymarket, Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden, The London Pavillion in London.
There are 50 hotels within 1.2 miles of London Eye ranging in price from £45 at the cheap end to £263. The nearest hotels are Park Plaza County Hall (0.1m) with rooms from £120, The Royal Horseguards (0.3m) with rooms from £171, Citadines Aparthotel Trafalgar (0.3m) with rooms from £103.
PARK PLAZA COUNTY HALL
THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS
CITADINES APARTHOTEL TRAFALGAR