To do · South Bank

The London Eye

A slow turn in a glass capsule high above the Thames, with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament almost underneath you.

What	To do
Where	South Bank
Address	Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
Season and hours	Hours vary by date – on 28 October 2026, 10:00–20:30. Closed on 25 December and throughout January for annual maintenance. Entry usually stops 30–45 minutes before closing.

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Checked on londoneye.com, openstreetmap.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.