The nearest parking facilities to the London Eye are at the Southbank Centre, please check their website for more details including pricing and directions. Please note London Eye is in the Congestion Charge zone.
Where do you park when visiting the London Eye?
The London Eye does not have a car park on site but offers 15% discount at the Q-Park Westminster car park on all pre-bookings; located a short walk from the London Eye.
Can you park at London Eye?
The London Eye does not have any parking facilities. The nearest car park that offer dedicated parking spaces to Blue Badge Holders is South Bank parking by Apcoa.
Where to park near London Eye on Sunday?
Parking for the London Eye
It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames and just a short walk from Q-Park Westminster which is the nearest safe and secure car park.
Is there free parking anywhere in London?
London has some generous parking rules on weekends ? You can park for free in most of the residents’ only spots for the entire weekend. Most of the metered spots are free of charge on Sunday.
How early should I get to the London Eye?
We advise you arrive around 30 minutes before your Standard or Fast Track experience during off-peak periods. If you are visiting us during a peak period, we advise you allow more time, as the attraction will be busier.
Is it better to do the London Eye at day or night?
The London Eye is busiest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the UK school holidays, and is quieter at the beginning and end of their opening hours, which vary throughout the year.
Where can I park in London without paying congestion charge?
Q-Park has 8 secure car parks outside the congestion zone, conveniently located close to tube stations to assist you on your journey:
- Park Lane.
- Marble Arch.
- Queensway.
- Knightsbridge.
- Pimlico.
- St. John’s Wood.
- Tower Bridge.
- Church Street.
How long does it take to go all the way around the London Eye?
around 30 minutes
One rotation on the London Eye will take around 30 minutes.
What are parking eye charges?
Parking Eye fines are issued to motorists who are deemed to have broken the terms and conditions of using a car park operated by Parking Eye. The formal name for these private parking fines is Parking Charge Notices.
Can you just turn up and go on the London Eye?
Ticket information
The London Eye is one of London’s most popular attractions and at peak times queues are lengthy. If you just turn up on the day you will pay more for your ticket and how long you will have to wait will depend on when the next availability is and the ticket type you select.
How long does the queue for the London Eye take?
We ask guests to anticipate queues of around 45 minutes for Standard tickets, a queue time of around 20 minutes for Fast Track ticket holders. Please note, these timescales can increase during peak periods.
What days are free parking in London?
You do not have to pay the charge on weekends, English public holidays, designated non-charging days, or between 18:00 and 07:00.
Where can I leave my car when visiting London?
NCP (National Car Parks) runs about 100 car parks in London, including airport car parks. Q-Park operates 16 car parks in Central London, including Oxford Street, Park Lane, Soho, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, Harley Street, Queensway, Victoria and Knightsbridge.
Where is the cheapest parking in London?
Many car parks do offer overnight tariffs, but NCP’s 24-hour car parks are probably the most affordable solution in London. Most councils offer free pay-and-display parking on Sundays.
How much is parking in London per hour?
Monday to Friday 8am-7pm
| Vehicle Type | per 15 minutes | per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Electric or hydrogen or hybrid | £1.20 | £4.80 |
| Petrol vehicles registered from 2005 | £1.65 | £6.60 |
| Diesel vehicles registered from 2015 | £1.65 | £6.60 |
| Other vehicles | £2.25 | £9.00 |
What do you wear to the London Eye?
We do not operate a dress code for visiting the London Eye, however we would recommend dressing accordingly for the weather.
Can you go to London Eye without a ticket?
Anyone wishing to visit will need to pre-book a ticket in advance, including multi-attraction tickets, flexi ticket holders and anyone with a promotional voucher.
Is riding the London Eye worth it?
We have been on it many times over the years and the London Eye views (on a clear day) are spectacular. Yes, it can be expensive, but there are often London Eye discounts (we will mention a few later in the post) and it really should be on your list of London things to do.
Which is better the shard or London Eye?
Overall the Shard offers the superior views compared to the London Eye. Not only is The Shard over 100m taller than the Eye, allowing you to see much further than any other viewing point in the city.
Is London Eye higher than shard?
Both attractions are record breakers.
The London Eye reaches an impressive height of 135 metres and is the tallest observation wheel in the world! The Shard on the other hand is the tallest building in Western Europe. Its observation deck “The View from the Shard” is a massive 244 metres above ground…. that’s 800ft!