Introducing our new 4D Experience. Includes behind the scenes previews, making of clips and more.
Since opening in March 2000 The London Eye has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. In June 2008 we celebrated flying our 30 millionth guest! See a timeline of our history here.
The London Eye has won over 75 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement since opening in March 2000.
Creating the EDF Energy London Eye is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in the world. It’s height is 135 metres and it weighs over 2000 metric tonnes. The London Eye’s construction is a story of ingenuity, excellence and ambition!
A selection of fantastic facts about the London Eye and its construction.
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The height of the London Eye is 135m (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other) making it the fourth tallest structure in London after the BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf.
© EDF Energy London Eye 2011 all rights reserved. Conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects.
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