London Eye
| Name | London Eye |
|---|---|
| Height | 135m (443ft) |
| Diameter | 120m (394ft) |
| Opened | 3/9/2000 |
| Closed | |
| Country | UK |
| Location | South Bank; Lambeth; London |
| Number of Cabins | 32 |
| Passengers per Cabin | 25 |
| Seating Capacity | 800 |
| Hourly Capacity | 1600 |
| Ride Duration (minutes) | 30 |
| Climate Controlled | Yes |
| Construction Cost | $113 million USD |
| Status | Operating |
| Design/Manufacturer | Arup Engineering |
| Type | Fixed |
| Number of Turns (Rotations) Per Ride | |
| VIP Area | Yes |
| Ticket Cost to Ride | 28 |
| Official Website | http://www.londoneye.com/ |
Additional Notes: One side A frame cantilevered support observation wheel held in place by six large cables. The London Eye was the world’s tallest observation wheel from 2000 to 2006. The London Eye opened on 3/9/2000 in South Bank; Lambeth; London, UK. The observation wheel is 443 feet tall. There are 32 cabins capable of holding up to 25 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 800 passengers. The duration of the ride is 30 minutes, resulting in a total capacity of 1600 people per hour.
In March of 2008, 400 passengers were stranded aboard the Longon Eye for over an hour when engineers noticed an error in one of the drive tires and stopped the wheel to make emergency repairs. No one was injured.
London Eye Pictures
Videos of the London Eye
Last revised on: 6/3/2013 10:24:44 PM
Return to the Ferris wheel list.
Please contact us if you would like to submit any photographs or help us fill in missing information.
Submit your review | |
Observation Wheel Directory
Average rating: 0 reviews