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How Can You Snag London Eye Tickets for Unforgettable Events? Your Ultimate Guide to London Adventures!

The London Eye | Mowbray Court Hotel Earls Court

London Eye is a hotspot for tourists visiting London. If you are a London Eye fan, you would need information related to tickets and events in London. Here is a complete guidebook about the opening and closing times and ticket details to book the London Eye visit.

And here’s a little insider tip for you: While you are exploring the London Eye, why not enhance your adventure by opting for London budget-friendly hotels? London offers a plethora of affordable accommodation options. ensuring that your stay is not only memorable but also easy on the pocket. Now let’s dive into the details of making your London adventure truly remarkable!

About London Eye

Soak in the views of landmarks in London through this amazing 360-degree cantilever wheel. This Millennium Wheel is the world’s tallest observation wheel, where you can witness London within a 40 km radius on a clear day. 

Built in 2000, the London Eye has ever since been a tourist attraction where you can witness other iconic attraction sites like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace. It has 32 air-conditioned and sealed pods, each of which represents London Boroughs. 

You can Read also: What You Need to Know About British Kings & Queens on This Unmissable Walking Tour!

How Long Does it Take to Go Around the London Eye?

While you are enjoying the breathtaking landmarks of London sitting in the glass-sealed capsules of the London Eye, it will take you 30 minutes to complete a single rotation. If you can’t wait to touch the sky and witness the magic of London, you can go by the fast-track entry tickets and avoid the queues.

Where is the London Eye, And How Do I Get There?

The southern bank of the River Thames is embellished with the great London Eye near Westminster Bridge. The most affordable and convenient way to get there is to go by public transport. 

The closest tube stations are five minutes apart and are Waterloo Station and Westminster Station, which is 10 minutes away on foot. However, you can also opt to go by road or by water. Moreover, there are bus and river services available for you to reach the London Eye. The bus routes to the London Eye are: 1, 12, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 148, 159, 168, 176, 188, 211, 243, 77 and 381, 507, 521.

How to Book London Eye Tickets?

You must book your tickets to the London Eye online. For children under three years of age, the tickets are free, while for adults, the ticket fees start from £29.50 per person. Furthermore, the London Eye opens at 11 am in the morning and closes at 6:00 pm in the evening. 

With this ticket, you will be able to access a wheelchair, automatic doors, flat routes from the parking area to the entrance, and ramps with handrails to the entrance of the London Eye. You can also buy the tickets at group rates.

Furthermore, to meet your budget, you can stay at Mowbray Court Hotel in London, which is 28 minutes away and an affordable place with multiple facilities and access to transport.

Final Thought

Visiting the London Eye is a place where you can witness almost half of London within 30 minutes. The 32 glass-sealed pods of the London Eye will be a good choice to visit when staying in London. You can witness the London landmarks through this Millennium Wheel in one go.

Saint Patrick’s Day 2019 in London

St Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is here! A super fun day to celebrate, St Paddies, is this Sunday March 17th and is a national holiday of Northern and the Republic of Ireland – for the Christian missionary whose name was Patrick and spent his time converting the Irish to Christianity. The holiday has become a day known for notorious drinking, all things Irish and many green coloured festivities celebrated around the world.

If you are in London over the weekend be sure to check out a few things to do on the marvelous St Patrick’s. We’ve put together a short list of things to do around London on the day.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade

Take part in the loud and proud St Patrick’s Day Parade which starts at Hyde Park Corner and heads down Piccadilly and Haymarket through to Trafalgar Square. Floats, processions, dancing displays, marching bands, Irish singers, musicians, performers and more. You will definitely witness a lot of green costumes and the magical flag colours of green, white, and orange face paint. If you are lucky you might even catch a glimpse of a leprechaun.

 

St Patrick’s Day Festival

Of course there is a festival! This is where the parade finishes and the fireworks and party continue. Find your way to Trafalgar Square from 12 noon to 6pm for the St Patrick’s Day Festival where you can watch performances by big Irish acts, enjoy a little shopping in the craft stalls, munch on traditional and modern Irish food, and entertain the kids with workshops and activities.

 

St Patrick’s Day Comedy Carnival

Enjoy some top Irish humor and get yourself to the Comedy Carnival’s St Patrick’s Day special where you can experience laughs, laughs and more good laughs. Headlining are the exceptional Jarlath Regan and Patrick Monaham at Bar Rumba close to Leicester Square.

Price: £16.50-£24 and you will need to book as this event sells out fast!

 

Irish gigs

If you want to immerse yourself in traditional Irish music and atmosphere The Ceili Band will be performing at the Soho cocktail bar, Archer Street, from 4pm. This fantastic way to celebrate the day comes with special offers on St Paddy’s themed cocktails as the five traditional musicians entertain with Irish songs.

 

Irish Film Festival

You can catch the closing night of the weekend Irish Film Festival on Sunday the 17th where you can watch films of the Irish, from 6:30pm in the Regent Street Cinema, 307 Regent St, Marylebone.

 

The Big Guinness Weekender

For a change of the usual, the Indian Restaurant Brigadiers in Mansion House has a beautiful Sunday roast going for The Big Guinness Weekender where you can catch some rugby and keep the Guinness flowing with a ‘Guinness Butler Service’ for only £20!

 

 

No one celebrates better than the Irish! London March 17th will be a day of loud, fun, exciting and “happy” vibes and activities. Whether you spend the day in a pub or attending any of our chosen events, just make sure to delight in the celebrations. Mowbray Court Hotel, Kensington London, knows how to spend the day and will make sure you do too! We have all the details and directions to where you choose to go, and offer a wonderful accommodation in the perfect location for all things to do in London.