All you need to know to plan your visit to the London Eye

• Climate-controlled capsules: The London Eye pods are climate-controlled, making them extremely comfortable.
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi service is available in all 32 pods of the London Eye.
• Toilets: The London Eye Ticket Office has male, female, and accessible toilet facilities for your comfort. No toilets are available inside the pods.
• Baby changing rooms: The London Eye Ticket Office also has baby changing rooms.
• First aid facilities: The London Eye staff have basic first aid assistance training.
• Luggage: You can leave your luggage at the main ticket office in County Hall and peacefully visit the London Eye.
• Food and drinks: You can purchase food and beverages at the London Eye gift shop at the exit of the attraction.
• Gift shop: The London Eye gift shop sells souvenirs and products to immortalize your experience.

• Developmental and learning disabilities: London Eye offers a social stories guide for guests with neurodivergence. It can help them plan their visit to the London Eye and help them understand the sensory elements they may experience.
• Physical disabilities: A speedier boarding process is available for guests having issues with queues due to a physical disability or learning/emotional impairment. These guests can enter via the London Eye’s fast-track entrance by showing their access card or other approved documentation.
• Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are also allowed inside the London Eye pods, while mobility scooters having less width than the boarding gate are also permitted.
• Visual impairment: The London Eye offers a braille guide, ensuring guests with visual issues can experience the attraction. Talk to a staff member at the entrance, and they will provide you or your guest with a braille guide.

You can visit the London Eye with your family and enjoy an intimate time as you marvel at the London skyline. Here are a few family-friendly facilities at the London Eye:

• Strollers: Strollers and baby carriers are allowed inside the pods.
• Baby changing rooms: Baby changing rooms are available at the London Eye’s ticket office.
• Foods and beverages: You’ll find food and beverage options at the London Eye exit.

• London Eye gift shop: Buy London Eye-related souvenirs, merchandise, etc. It has the same opening hours as the London Eye.
• Build-A-Bear workshop-Westminster Bridge: Toy apparel, accessories, stuffed animals, etc. Open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays and 10am to 7pm on weekends.
• London Souvenir: A good place to buy gifts near the London Eye. Open 24 hours.
• The Stock Shop: Women's clothing, homewares, etc. Open from 8am to 5:30pm on weekdays.

• Honest Burgers South Bank: Hamburger restaurant offering quality burgers. Open from 11:30am to 11pm.
• La Cucina Di Mamma: Italian restaurant known for its pizza and pasta. Open daily from 12pm to 11:30pm
• Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar: Located on Westminster Bridge Road, offering great ambiance and cocktails. Open daily from 7am to 10pm.
• Atrio Restaurant & Bar: An excellent place to enjoy Italian cuisine. Open daily from 12pm to 10:30pm.

• Big Ben: Few tower clocks worldwide are as iconic as the Big Ben. It is famous for its architecture, accuracy, and massive bell. The tower was formerly called St. Stephen’s Tower but was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
• Westminster Abbey: A World Heritage Site, Westminster Abbey is where coronations and other ceremonies of national significance are held in London.
• SEA Life London Aquarium: Home to 40 species of marine creatures, the SEA Life Centre London Aquarium is among the largest aquariums in Europe.
• Palace of Westminster: The Palace of Westminster is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) meet daily.

• Budget hotels: The Steam Engine (from £45 | 850 m), Travelodge London Central Waterloo (from £70 | 890 m), Point A London, Westminster (from £78 | 660 m), The Z Hotel City (from £80 | 130 m)
• Mid-range hotels: ibis London Blackfriars (from £110 | 1 km), Novotel London Waterloo (from £127 | 950 m), Park Plaza London Waterloo (from £115 | 690 m), Marlin Waterloo (from £122 | 620 m)
• Luxury hotels: Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment (from £212 | 1.3 km), The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place (from £232 | 450 m), Radisson Blu Hotel, London Leicester Square (from £244 | 1 km), London Marriott Hotel County Hall (from £316 | 240 m) 

• If you’re short on time, choose fast-track tickets. They provide express entry to the attraction and access to the Champagne bar and 4D Cinema.
• Tickets allow you to book your slot. Ensure you factor in the travel time before booking your slot. Visit the London Eye early in the morning to avoid queues. Also, ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.
• The London Eye is close to many tube and train stations. You can board a tube or train affordably and quickly reach the attraction.
• There’s no dress code for the London Eye. However, the weather in London is unpredictable. Check the forecast beforehand and dress accordingly.
• The London Eye pods do not have a toilet. Hit the loo at the exit before jumping on the pod.
• Ensure you grab your food and beverages at the ticket office before or after getting on the pod to avoid jitters.