News
- Thursday March 8th 2018
- Press Release
18 years of London’s most iconic attraction
This Friday (9th March 2018), the Coca-Cola London Eye will turn 18 – marking 18 years as one of London’s most iconic attractions.
- Wednesday March 29th 2017
- Press Release
World Autism Awareness Day
In 2016 the London Eye and other Merlin attractions worked with UK organisation Autism Parent Empower to showcase how our sites are Autism Aware, and following a request from the founder we’re delighted to give this organisation and some special guest families affected by autism the opportunity to switch on the lights.
- Monday February 27th 2017
- Press Release
School children enjoy sky-high reading from Horrid Henry author to celebrate World Book Day
To kick off World Book Day week, Horrid Henry author Francesca Simon takes part in a sky-high reading from her £1 book to children from Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School aboard the Coca-Cola London Eye. World Book Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on Thursday 2 March 2017. Horrid Henry Funny Fact Files is one of 10 £1 books that children can redeem at bookshops using their £1 World Book Day book token.
- Friday January 13th 2017
- Press Release
The Coca-Cola London Eye hosts a weekend of celebrations for Chinese New Year and the year of the Rooster
From 27 - 29 January the Coca-Cola London Eye will be hosting a weekend of surprise and delight moments to celebrate London’s Chinese New Year including Dragon dancers, Chinese fortune cookies, appearances from family favourite Kung Fu Panda and a special red and gold light show.
- Thursday December 1st 2016
- Press Release
Experience the Joy of Christmas on London’s South Bank
Christmas is coming to the Coca-Cola London Eye and London’s South Bank with festive ADVENT-ures this December, including a visit from the famous Coca-Cola Christmas truck!
- Thursday November 17th 2016
- Press Release
Coca-Cola London Eye to be lit up for BBC Breakfast Shine A Light on Cancer week
#alightoncancer
Landmarks across the UK, including the Coca-Cola London Eye, are lighting up this Thursday 17 November, in support of BBC Breakfast’s Shine a Light on Cancer series, which runs from today Monday 14 Nov to Friday 18 Nov.
- Tuesday October 11th 2016
- Press Release
The Coca-Cola London Eye marks International Day of the Girl as female stars take to the sky to speed-mentor 250 schoolgirls
Southbank Centre’s WOW - Women of the World, the global festival promoting equality for women and girls, celebrated the UN International Day of the Girl with a fifth annual day of activities today including a mass speed-mentoring session on the Coca-Cola London Eye.
- Monday October 10th 2016
- Press Release, Royal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry celebrate World Mental Health Day at the London Eye with Heads Together
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry today celebrated the support we give each other through difficult times at a special World Mental Health Day at County Hall and the Coca-Cola London Eye for Heads Together, their campaign to change the conversation on mental health.
- Wednesday October 5th 2016
- Press Release
The Coca-Cola London Eye to host speakers series dedicated to Netflix hit ‘The Crown’ this November
A six part speaker series with industry experts running for a limited time only.
- Tuesday August 2nd 2016
- Press Release
Glowing for Gold!
This August, the Coca-Cola London Eye is ready for Rio and set to celebrate Team GB with a special light show to be displayed every evening the team wins a gold medal.
- Wednesday July 20th 2016
- Family Friendly, Press Release
Get a kick out of summer! Talking Donkeys coming to South Bank
Donkey rides with a difference are coming to London’s South Bank. Families can book free rides from 26 to 28 July through Eventbrite.
- Tuesday July 19th 2016
- Announcement
Pokemon Go guidelines at the Merlin Entertainments London Attractions
Those looking to ‘catch em all’ should remember to play the game safely and be aware of their surrounding environments. There are many guests visiting our London attractions, which include the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Shrek's Adventure! London and Madame Tussauds London, and therefore safety is paramount.
- Tuesday July 19th 2016
- Press Release
The Coca-Cola London Eye helps Guide Dogs For the Blind to train this year’s new canine recruits
Puppies travel on the Coca-Cola London Eye as part of their training to graduate into Guide Dogs.
- Wednesday June 22nd 2016
- Press Release
Twitter reaction to the BBC’s EU Referendum debate lights up the Coca-Cola London Eye
Last night, Twitter teamed up with the Coca-Cola London Eye (@TheLondonEye) to reveal the live reaction during the BBC’s flagship EU Referendum debate at The SSE Arena in Wembley, with a special light show to demonstrate the share of #Remain and #Leave tweets throughout the live broadcast.
- Thursday June 16th 2016
- Press Release
Get active on the Coca-Cola London Eye with Barry's Bootcamp
Barry’s Bootcamp, the international fitness phenomenon, is taking fitness to new heights this summer, with an exclusive takeover of the Coca-Cola London Eye. Barry’s London has taken the capital by storm since its arrival in the UK three years ago and will now deliver the famous Barry’s experience far above London – with all proceeds from the event going to charity.
