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The best way to keep up to date with all the exciting developments in and around the London Eye is with our news and events pages. You’ll find out about all the latest news, press and events and how to access further information for filming and photography requests, as well as essential contact details for our press office.
Around the World with the London Eye

Around the World with the London Eye

This summer why not choose a “staycation” over a “vacation” and enjoy a home from home holiday courtesy of the London Eye?

The London Eye holds first ever EyeTweet!

The London Eye holds first ever EyeTweet!

The London Eye last night hosted its first event industry TweetUp

London Eye launches upgrade programme with removal of first capsule

London Eye launches upgrade programme with removal of first capsule

The London Eye today kicked off the first phase of the recently announced £12.5 million upgrade of the UK’s number one paid-for visitor attraction with the removal of the first of the wheel’s 32 capsules.

£12.5m investment sees The London Eye looking to the future

£12.5m investment sees The London Eye looking to the future

Today the London Eye is announcing an investment of around £12.5 million in upgrading the UK’s number one paid-for visitor attraction, the biggest investment since it opened in 2000.

Londoners’ Eye to the World

Londoners’ Eye to the World

The London Eye invites Londoners to explore exotic locations from the South Bank this summer

London Eye in partnership with Maggies

London Eye in partnership with Maggies

The London Eye is delighted to announce its involvement with the annual Maggie’s Night Hike for a third year!

New national charity aims to make after school activities accessible to all

New national charity aims to make after school activities accessible to all

A new educational charity which will give young people access to opportunities and experiences aimed at transforming their futures and helping them fulfill their potential will be launched at The London Eye on Tuesday 19 May.

Top ten tourist hotspots that make Britain proud

Top ten tourist hotspots that make Britain proud

The London Eye, Cumbria’s Lake District and Blackpool Tower have topped a poll of the destinations and attractions that Brits would choose to promote in a survey conducted by Best of Britain & Ireland 2009.

Easter at the London Eye

Easter at the London Eye

Easter is just around the corner and the capital’s most iconic landmark, The London Eye is celebrating by bringing an Enchanted Easter Garden to life.

Pampering Heaven

Pampering Heaven

This spring sees the London Eye launch a brand new exclusive package, offering visitors a luxury beauty experience with the gorgeous 50’s style make-up collective, the Powderpuff Girls.

Give mum a Mother’s day to remember on the London Eye

Give mum a Mother’s day to remember on the London Eye

This Mother’s Day a trip to The London Eye will ensure a day to remember for all the family, with treats to suit all budgets.

comic relief paints the town red!

comic relief paints the town red!

On 29 January, and again from 9-13 March the London Eye along with other iconic landmarks up and down the country will be turning red to mark the official launch of Red Nose Day 2009.

London turns yellow for launch of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal

London turns yellow for launch of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal

The London skyline will glow as The London Eye turns yellow to support the appeal and, over in Trafalgar Square, a field of 200 giant biodegradable daffodils will come to life.

Mr Motivator at The London Eye

Mr Motivator at The London Eye

To share a positive start for the year The London Eye invited the fabulous Mr Motivator to come down to Jubilee Gardens and conduct a 30 minute lunchtime work out.

Love Is on the Eye

Love Is on the Eye

This year the London Eye is celebrating Valentine’s Day by recapturing the glamour and romance of classic Hollywood.

Chocolate Tasting Capsule at the London Eye

Chocolate Tasting Capsule at the London Eye

From 6 October 2008 The London Eye will be partnering with Green & Black’s, to offer visitors a unique opportunity to indulge in a premium chocolate tasting experience whilst overlooking panoramic views of the capital.

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Each of the 32 capsules weighs 10 tonnes. To put that figure into perspective, it's the same weight as 1,052,631 pound coins!

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