Around the London Eye Every night at 9.53pm for the last 700 years, this ceremony has been held to close the door of the Tower of London, where the British crown jewels are kept. In order to attend this ceremony, you must book in advance on the official Tower of London website.
Is the London Eye lit up at night?
In the daytime, you get an incredible view of the city from the London Eye, and in the evening the big wheel lights up to become a spectacular feature of the London skyline. The London Eye is illuminated in different colours depending on the occasion.
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.
What is the best time to ride the London Eye?
The best time to ride the London Eye is early in the morning, as soon as the attraction opens, i.e. in winter at 11 AM and in summer at 10 AM (ticket offices open 30 minutes earlier).
What time does the London Eye turn off?
London Eye – opening times and location
Daily 10am to between 8.30pm or 9.30pm (variable).
Why is it not dark at night in London?
As the sun dips down further, we enter nautical twilight, then astronomical twilight. It is not until the sun reaches 18 degrees below the horizon that we officially enter nighttime. And amazingly, London is sufficiently far north that for a few months of the year, it never enters nighttime.
Can you walk in London at night?
London is generally a very safe to place to navigate, even at night, though it never hurts to keep your common sense and your wits about you.
How long do you wait in line for London Eye?
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.
Do you sit or stand at London Eye?
When you are on the London Eye, you’ll be in an enclosed capsule, rather than an open seat. Capsules are air-conditioned, and can accommodate up to 25 people. There are some seats in the capsule, or you can stand near the glass to get a better view.
How long does it take to go around the whole London Eye?
around 30 minutes
One rotation on the London Eye will take around 30 minutes.
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.
Can you sit down on the London Eye?
Yes. There is a bench in the centre of the pod, however seating is available on a first come first serve basis.
What is the quietest day in London?
Wednesday
During the week: On weekdays, the quietest time to visit is between 10.30am and 12pm. The quietest day during the week is Wednesday. During the weekend: Usually between 11am and noon on a Saturday (it’s shut on Sundays, so is VERY peaceful then, but not much use to you).
Why are there no stars in the UK?
Our night skies have all but disappeared from view in many large towns and cities. Many people in Britain can no longer see the stars at night due to light pollution, in fact our own galaxy the Milky Way is often obscured from view. Find out why and what you can do at home to allow the stars to shine.
Where in the UK does it get dark first?
The earliest sunset takes place in south-east Kent and the latest sunset takes place on the Isle of Lewis. The time system used in the map is British Summer Time (BST) which can be regarded as UTC plus one hour for the purposes of this exercise.
Is London Tube safe at night?
Generally, the London Underground is safe to travel at night. Crime rates are relatively low, and many underground trains have a large number of passengers until at least 1am every night. Each underground train have CCTV cameras covering every inch of space.
Are London buses free at night?
Bus fare is £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.95. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey. Night buses run overnightbetween the close of the Tube network and the start of daytime bus services.
How long is the Queen’s walk in London?
This 4-kilometer-long pedestrian walkway follows the south bank of the River Thames from Lambeth Bridge to Tower Bridge. You will pass some of London’s most popular tourist and visitor attractions.
Does London Eye Take 2 for 1?
We accept 2 for 1 vouchers that state they can be used for our attraction, providing they are still valid and you have the physical copy of the voucher, if required. However, please be aware the terms and conditions for each promotion can vary.
Can you take food and drink on the London Eye?
Bottled water is permitted onto the London Eye, however no hot food is allowed onto the London Eye. Alcohol is not permitted on the London Eye unless you are partaking in Champagne Experience, and are accompanied by one of our Champagne hosts.
Do you need to buy tickets ahead of time for the London Eye?
Tickets for the London Eye must be pre-booked on our website. We strongly recommend pre-booking your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. To see a full range of tickets and prices available please click here.