The Merlin Entertainments London Eye flight

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB At 135 metres, the The Merlin Entertainments London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual flight (ride) in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes offering spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. The Merlin Entertainments London Eye 4D is a groundbreaking 3D film with in theatre effects, such as wind, bubbles and mist, to make the 4D. The film itself is a touching story of a little girl in London with her father. Her view of famous London landmarks is obscured by people and traffic, but a seagull draws her attention to The Eye and her father takes her for a flight; finally she has an amazing view of the city. Colourful parties inside the capsule, time lapse of The Eye day and night and a spectacular firework display all add up to an emotional and entertaining experience; the perfect prelude to a flight on The Eye itself. Please note: All standard flight guests wishing to see the new 4D Experience would need to join the 4D entrance queue with their tickets 45 minutes prior to their booked flight time. If you are collecting tickets please go to the pre-booked desk. Please allow 10 minutes for this.

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Essential information

• Nearest stations: Westminster, Waterloo and Embankment
• Boat services to Waterloo Millennium Pier
• Please note: London Eye will remain closed from January 10 to 26 for its annual maintenance
• Children under five go free, however a valid ticket will be required
  Children aged under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18 years
  Any children on a Champagne Flight will be served fruit juice instead of alcohol. No adults aged under 18 years are permitted on a Cupid's Capsule.
• This venue has disabled access, if you are a wheelchair user, please call the Merlin Entertainments London Eye's disabled booking line: +44 (0)870 990 8885 (08.30 - 17.30 daily)
• Please note: Guests are advised not to bring any luggage other than prams and buggies. In addition, prams, buggies and laptops cannot be taken on board the Merlin Entertainments London Eye

Thames River cruise

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB Experience London, from two unrivalled perspectives. Your experience will start with an enlightening 40-minute cruise on the Thames. The Cruise departs conveniently from the pier at the Merlin Entertainments London Eye. As you cruise from the Merlin Entertainments London Eye to the Tower of London and back to the Houses of Parliament, you will get closer to some of London's most famous landmarks and learn fascinating facts about the capital's history. This package includes live commentary and a souvenir guide map (map in seven languages). Suitable in all weather as the boat has both covered and sun deck seating. Both decks are accessible for wheelchair users. Toilets are available onboard. Foreign language audio commentary is available in French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian and Japanese. T-loops system available. Essential information This cruise departs from the pier beneath the observation wheel Please contact the venue directly for information about disabled access

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Departure times (select your cruise time from the drop-down menu at the next stage)

• River cruise at 10.45 with flight at 12.00 (available only from April to September)
  River cruise at 11.45 with flight at 13.00
  River cruise at 12.45 with flight at 14.00
  River cruise at 13.45 with flight at 15.00
  River cruise at 14.45 with flight at 16.00
  River cruise at 15.45 with flight at 17.00
  River cruise at 16.45 with flight at 18.00
  River cruise at 17.45 with flight at 19.00(available only from April to September)
  River cruise at 18.45 with flight at 20.00 (available only from April to September)
• Summer from April 1 to September 30. Winter from October 1
• The cruise takes 40mins, the flight on the Eye takes 30mins
  Please arrive 40mins prior to the cruise departure. You should allow two to two and a half hours from start to finish

• Christmas opening hours:
  December 24 - Last Cruise at 16.45
  December 25 - Closed
  December 26 - Closed
  December 30 - Last Cruise at 13.45

Package prices

The Merlin Entertainments London Eye and river cruise tickets

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August and September

Adult	£29	£23.94 (save £5.06)
Child (4 to 15 years)	£14.50	£11.97 (save £2.53)
Child under four	1p	1p

All other days

Adult	£29	£26.10 (save £2.90)
Child (4 to 15 years)	£14.50	£13.05 (save £1.45)
Child under four	1p	1p

Save money by adding Meal at a Restaurant or an overnight stay at a Hotel and turn your day out into a short break in London.

• You must bring a copy of your confirmation email along with the credit card with which you booked on the day of your visit. Please go to the pre-booked/vouchers desk inside the The Merlin Entertainments London Eyes ticket office, where you swap your confirmation email for a river cruise and The Merlin Entertainments London Eye ticket. The voucher must be exchanged for a ticket before boarding the cruise
  If you fail to bring your confirmation email, you will not be admitted
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