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London Eye - review by watermelon90

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:57:18 +0000

London Eye - review by watermelon90

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

The london eye is set on the side of the thames, in westminster, right by the aquarium.
If you have a spare 30 mins then forget it, even though it only takes about that to go round once it takes much longer to get on in the first place.
The pods are see through and so you do get the best views from them, once you get used to the open feel of it all. They do pack you in though so do not think you will get a pod to your self coz you need to pay more for that.
Later in the day the sky will be wonderful and the softer light makes it easier for you to see without straining your eyes.
It is reasonable enough in terms of price and nice to say that you have been on and seen london from a different view point

El Pirata Of Mayfair - review by Camelia

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:32:28 +0000

El Pirata Of Mayfair - review by Camelia

Rating: 4.0

Location: 5 Down Street, W1J 7AH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7409 1315

Website: http://www.elpirata.co.uk

Tags: romantic, family & home feel, business, good value, spanish

A short walk from Green Park tube will take you to Down Street and a world away from the hustle and bustle of London, to soak up the taste of Spain.

Having been to the home of tapas, Seville, I was transported back to Andalucia with the easy charm of the waiting staff and the delicious food and wine.

I chose the most Andalucian dishes I could find, to pretend that I was on holiday, instead of just up the road from the office. The broad bean casserole with pancetta was delicious and the kidneys in sherry, sublime.

Go on your own for a quiet lunch or take your friends - either way you can take advantage of the lunch special of 2 tapas and a glass of wine or beer for under a tenner.

Muy bien!

London Eye - review by vik

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:56:18 +0000

London Eye - review by vik

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

The london eye, a giant wheel that takes you on a thirty minute high rise tour of the sights of the beautiful london sky line, is great. You can book in advance and also pick up deals to include other attractions to make more of a day out. The london aquarium is very close so that would be a good place to combine you trip with. The pods do not stop to let you on but move slowly enough to let you get on with no problems. If there are lots of you, you may be lucky and get a whole pod to your self as we did, which was nice. The que is always quite long so do bear this in mind when planning visiting times, etc.

London Eye - review by emmsj

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:13:33 +0000

London Eye - review by emmsj

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

The London Eye is definitely a great experience. The views are really good on a clear day and although I went in the middle of the day, I think it would be even better in the evening at sunset or at night. It's really easy to find and is easy to get into, although your bags will be searched before you can get on. Its kind of expensive but if you are a tourist you tend to pay for these things anyway, right? Obviously you have to get on and off while its moving but don't worry, it doesn't go very fast, which means you get plenty of time to look around from the top, and I think they stop it if someone has a disability and needs it to stop before they can get on and off. You really can see a lot of the city from the top, and the views are worth the cost.

London Eye - review by furrypig

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:38:14 +0000

London Eye - review by furrypig

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

We went in the summer holidays and it was one of the few non rainy days! The weather was perfect for seeing all the sights and we bought the small book that points out all the places of interest and took lots of photos! We arrived at around 10am on a Monday in the school holidays and walked straight on as we have Merlin passes so no queuing for tickets!

London Eye - review by kavnlkumar

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:29:45 +0000

London Eye - review by kavnlkumar

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

we have recently visited london eye place and it was a very nice place to see ,where you can get good fun and good scenetic spot.there would be a better deals availabe ,if you could book tickets thru online and the main advantage is, if any one book their tickets thru online then no need to statnd in the long ques.one can collect straight at kisoks,

good luck

kumar

London Eye - review by Roberteggers

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:49:58 +0000

London Eye - review by Roberteggers

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

Possibly the best attraction in London, I know itâ¬"s really touristy but I love it.
Itâ¬"s basically a really big Ferris wheel with sealed pods that hold about 20 people or so. The pods are constantly turning you hop on at the bottom and it slowly rotates to give you an amazing view of the London skyline. You are free to move around the pod so thereâ¬"s plenty of opportunity to take in the views all around you. You can even rent a private pod for partiesâ¬" etc champagne and all. Iâ¬"ve had to entertain out of towners on several occasions and it is one attraction that never fails to impress. Itâ¬"s located on the South Bank of the Thames just along from the London Aquarium.

London Eye - review by charlievenice

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:25:34 +0000

London Eye - review by charlievenice

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

I went on the London Eye during its probationary period many years ago, and, unless they have increased its speed to allow passengers to achieve weightlessness, I doubt that the experience would enthral me any more now than it did then.

The view was interesting for approximately two to three minutes, after which I passed the time having the same conversation that I could have had on the ground, somewhat bored by the experience of seeing London from a slightly different angle.

Perhaps the experience is more enjoyable for those that have greater links with the city, but, frankly, developing those links would give me more trouble for me than a normal Ferris wheel would cause.

London Eye - review by sjsoutherner

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:38:12 +0000

London Eye - review by sjsoutherner

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

My partner and I went on our first break together to London and as a surprise he booked us onto the combo package of a river cruise and trip on the London Eye. I loved every minute of it. I recommend the package of cruise and Eye as it makes for a great couple of hours entertainment. I'd previously lived in London and never been on the Eye and learnt more about the city from the experience than in the entire time I'd lived there ;0)

The only negative thing I can say is we were there on a bank holiday weekend and were on one of the last trips round on the wheel before it closed for the day so each pod was pretty much jam packed full of people. You really had to elbow your way through to get a decent view outside. But it was well worth the effort ;0)

London Eye - review by creative

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:09:33 +0000

London Eye - review by creative

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

The London Eye is worth going and although it's expensive I'd recommend paying the extra fee to jump the queue. The queue can be astonishingly big and if you're only visiting the city for a short time you don't really want to waste it standing in queues.

The views really are quite spectacular and it's fun pointing out all the buildings. The Eye moves slowly enough that your pictures won't be blurry from the motion. The speed however is exactly the problem with the Eye. It's too slow. If you're the fidgety, hyperactive type you'll be dying for it to be over long before you reach the top. Kids seem to bore of it quite quickly and even adults start eyeing the seats before long (no, there's not enough room for everyone).

Here's a tip though. Each pod has a photo taken of it. There are two cameras but everyone only seems to notice the one nearest the dock. Look for the other one and you might be able to get a photo of just your companions rather than everyone in the pod.

London Eye - review by stitch

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:13:11 +0000

London Eye - review by stitch

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

the London Eye is an enjoyable experience for young and old alike.

The whole journey lasts 30 minutes for one complete revolution of the wheel, however the queues to get on are often far longer.

The views over London are incredible - pick a good clear sunny day and you can see for miles.

My favourite time to visit is dusk when the cities lights are coming on as you get to see it with the sun setting in the distance and the magical lights emerging from the darkness.

The London Eye is expensive and really one trip on it is enough. You will not really need to visit more than once.

Overall it offers a new perspective of London, but for a high price.

London Eye - review by Kiki2008

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:49:04 +0000

London Eye - review by Kiki2008

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

As with almost all London attractions, the London Eye is great fun but expensive. The views are definitely breathtaking and itâ¬"s a pleasant way to spend half an hour. You donâ¬"t have to queue for too long if you buy tickets in advance. For those with less cash flow a walk along the South Bank offers an equally lovely panorama of London whilst in good weather you can get a great view from Primrose Hill. However if youâ¬"re prepared to spend the money it might be worth going for the night ride â¬ it makes for a very romantic evening!

London Eye - review by keshnik

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:20:14 +0000

London Eye - review by keshnik

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

London Eye, the largest ferris observation wheel in the world, is one unique experience. You can get to it from Westminster Underground station. The scenery, first on foot, that is even before you have bought the tickets, include Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, the hustle and bustle of River Thames. Once you have bought your tickets, it is figuring out whether the wheel is actually turning today! I mean it is not obvious as it goes really slowly. While the attraction costs a lot of money for a family of four, we have an annual Merlin attractions pass which covers Thorpe Park, Legoland, London Aquarium, London Eye, Chessington World of Adventures, etc - so we are trying to make the most of it. I would say these 30 minutes would allow you to see more of London than an entire day on foot - weather permitting of course!

London Eye - review by samking

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:24:53 +0000

London Eye - review by samking

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

Tags: London, travel, London Eye, tourist, Greenwich

Despite moaning about the price I have had the luxury of having gone on two London Eye 'flights' (as they call them). One time was at night, the other during the day. Both offer spectacular views but if i did it again (not that i plan to - think i'll save my money) i would choose to do it in the daytime. This might be fairly obvious that you can see more during the day but you do get lovely views of the lights all along London - e.g. the Houses of Parliament are beautifully lit up (though you can see this anyway at night). I don't want to put you off of doing it at night because it's okay (i just didn't feel like it was worth the cost).

If you're visiting London for the day or weekend - this is a must. It does offer fabulous views of London (although you might have to share them with up to 20 or so others - but it shouldn't spoil the view). I found the 30-40 minutes long enough to go around and you'll be happy snapping away at the sights. You could always combine it with a trip to Madame Tussauds or the London Dungeons to make the price slightly cheaper (if you want to do those things - there's lots of other alternatives on the london eye website).

Furthermore you could opt for the alternative London Eye in Greenwich which is half the price but still has the views (though if you're in Greenwich you could just climb up to the Observatory to get your London views from there).

Happy travelling!

London Eye - review by yoleey2k

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:21:14 +0000

London Eye - review by yoleey2k

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

Tags: sightseeing

Great experience, just once. Although the ticket is quite pricey, I think itâ¬"s worth experiencing it just the one time. You are booked into a time slot and then you queue when that time arrives, this means that you shouldnâ¬"t need to queue for long before you get on. They put quite a big group together in one pod (you have to jump on it while itâ¬"s still moving!) but not too many to be over crowded. The view is breathtaking and itâ¬"s nice to just watch London in a quiet space. It takes about half an hour to get all the way around but I think thatâ¬"s enough to get some great shots on the camera and take in the view.