The best time to ride the London Eye is early in the morning, as soon as the attraction opens, i.e. in winter at 11 AM and in summer at 10 AM (ticket offices open 30 minutes earlier). The London Eye is one of the most popular attractions in the British capital.
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Is it better to go on the London Eye at night or day?
Best Time to Visit the London Eye
The early London Eye opening times from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM has a lot of crowds, so it’s best recommended to go right when the London Eye opens or just before it closes.
How early should I get to the London Eye?
We advise you arrive around 30 minutes before your Standard or Fast Track experience during off-peak periods. If you are visiting us during a peak period, we advise you allow more time, as the attraction will be busier.
What time does London Eye light up?
Around the London Eye
Every night at 9.53pm for the last 700 years, this ceremony has been held to close the door of the Tower of London, where the British crown jewels are kept. In order to attend this ceremony, you must book in advance on the official Tower of London website.
How long does it take to do around the London Eye?
approximately 30 minutes
How long does it take to go around the London Eye? A leisurely rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass pods takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing perspective of London. If you can’t wait to get up in the sky you can skip the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.
What time is London traffic worst?
There is no official time for rush hour and it goes on for much longer than one hour. Traffic starts building up from around 6.30am in the morning but it’s busiest between 7.30am and 9.30am, after which it starts tailing off again. The early evening rush hour starts at around 4pm and continues until 6.30pm.
What time does London traffic get busy?
Weekday rush-hours to be avoided if possible are 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm.
What do you wear to the London Eye?
We do not operate a dress code for visiting the London Eye, however we would recommend dressing accordingly for the weather.
What happens if you are late for the London Eye?
If you miss your time slot we are unable to guarantee entry due to reduced capacity. Please note: Amendments can only be made prior to your original time/date booked.
What happens if Im late to London Eye?
If you are running late, please speak to a member of our team onsite who will be happy to assist.
Can you take pictures on the London Eye?
Cameras are permitted onto the London Eye, however recording devices and tripods are not. If you are looking to capture promotional footage, you must get express permission from our Duty Managers before filming.
Can you have a meal on the London Eye?
Bottled water is permitted onto the London Eye, however no hot food is allowed onto the London Eye. Alcohol is not permitted on the London Eye unless you are partaking in Champagne Experience, and are accompanied by one of our Champagne hosts.
Can I change my time for the London Eye?
You can make changes to the date and time of your visit up to three times, subject to availability, through your portal. For more information on booking portal, please click here.
Do you sit or stand at London Eye?
When you are on the London Eye, you’ll be in an enclosed capsule, rather than an open seat. Capsules are air-conditioned, and can accommodate up to 25 people. There are some seats in the capsule, or you can stand near the glass to get a better view.
Can you sleep on the London Eye?
The location is prime, the architecture is extraordinary and the views are unbeatable. Of course, we’re talking about the London Eye.
How far a walk is Tower of London to London Eye?
The distance between Tower of London and London Eye is 2 miles.
What time of day has least traffic?
The best time to leave to avoid traffic on a long drive is early in the morning before 6 am. When traveling by car you should aim to avoid rush hour congestion by aiming to start your road trip first thing in the morning.
What time is the least traffic in London?
On buses, before 11:30 and after 17:30. On Tube and Rail, before noon and after 18:45.
What time is London quiet?
Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night. They may also issue warning notices in response to complaints about noise above permitted levels from 11pm to 7am. These warning notices can be used by councils for noise that’s not a statutory nuisance.
What is the best time to leave to avoid traffic?
If you are trying to decide the best time to leave for a road trip, it is early in the morning between 5:00 am and 6:00 am. This is because there is less traffic on the roads and statistically the fewest amount of accidents during this time frame.
What is the least busiest day in London?
During the week: On weekdays, the quietest time to visit is between 10.30am and 12pm. The quietest day during the week is Wednesday. During the weekend: Usually between 11am and noon on a Saturday (it’s shut on Sundays, so is VERY peaceful then, but not much use to you).