Due to some technical problems, the public had to wait until March to go for the first ride. And speaking of royals: On a clear day, you can see about 40 km 25 miles from the top of the London Eye — that is as far as Windsor Castle in the far outskirts of the city. The capsules of the London Eye are numbered from 1 to 33, even though there are actually only 32 capsules. For superstitious reasons, number 13 is missing. The London Eye is the fourth tallest structure in London.
The capsules of the London Eye are not just for sightseeing — you can actually do all kinds of things in there: wine tasting, chocolate tasting or champagne tasting. The London Eye is lit up at night, but it can turn into its own light show as well — to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it was lit with a Union Jack. Rumor has it that Kate Moss has visited the London Eye a whopping 25 times — and apparently holds the current UK celebrity visitor record.
The London Eye moves at 0. The wheel does pause for allow disabled and elderly people to enter and exit capsules safely.
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Lost Stations in London David - January 2, 0. London Attractions. In practice, this means that you get plenty of time to enjoy the view. The view is enhanced by the capsule design; unlike traditional Ferris wheel designs that you might see at a local fairground, the capsules are not suspended under the wheel, they are set within a circular mounting ring attached to the outside surface of the wheel.
What this means in practice is that travellers within the capsule have a full degree panoramic view, unhindered by spokes of wheel struts. The Eye measures m 1. The wheel is supported on huge A-frame legs, made up of tonnes of concrete on 44 concrete piles set 33 metres deep in the earth.
The Eye was created as a symbol for the end of the 20th century, and it opened to the public in March Since that time it has become the most popular visitor paid attraction in the UK.
Over 3. There are 32 capsules attached to the wheel, one for each of the 32 boroughs of the city of London. Each capsule has bench seats, and its own heating and cooling system.
Each capsule weighs 10 tonnes. In total, up to passengers can travel in the Eye at any one time. The wheel and capsules combined weigh at a total of 2, tonnes. Each capsule is formed of glass panels on a steel frame, allowing maximum visibility, and is regulated by a mechanism that keeps it perfectly level at all times. For current opening times and charges, please visit the London Eye website. You can book a regular 'flight' but there are a variety of special flights available, including a private capsule, or, if you're feeling romantic, a Cupid's Capsule flight, plus Champagne Flights, Mulled Wine Flights, and a Pimm's Flight.
The design of the Eye is essentially a huge wheel with a hub at the centre. The hub rotates around a spindle, much like an automobile wheel revolves around an axle. The spindle has to be an enormous size in order to take the great mass of the wheel; it is 23 metres high, and the spindle and hub combined weigh in at a hefty tonnes. A popular visitor feature is the special London Eye River Cruises, which began in These circular cruises, which leave every hour during opening times, are under the care of a trained guide.
They provide entertaining commentary during a minute cruise along the historic River Thames, letting you see a side of London that you would otherwise miss on foot. The boats are suitable for all weather, and there is recorded commentary in several languages. The closest tube station is Waterloo Station. From Waterloo, follow signs for the South Bank. The closest rail station is also Waterloo. You do not have to pre-book a flight, but it's a good idea to do so.
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