London Eye News
Trip.com reveals European’s wish lists of destinations this Christmas
An analysis of Trip.com travel data reveals the wish list of destinations this Christmas, chosen by European users of the global travel platform.
50 million milestone for the EDF Energy London Eye
Just over 13 years ago in March 2000, the London Eye opened its doors to the public for the first time and has since welcomed everyone from homeless charities to Royalty and guests of all ages from countries all over the globe, on the 135m high observation wheel.
EDF Energy London Eye announces first new technical addition to capsules in 11 years
Today, the EDF Energy London Eye is delighted to announce its brand new in-capsule experience, which will be available to all guests who visit London’s most iconic landmark. The London Eye’s capsules are now complete with state of the art Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices, displaying bespoke content created by LMC design and Henry Stuart Photography exclusively for the London Eye.
London Eye enjoys record summer
The Royal Wedding effect has led to the EDF Energy London Eye enjoying its most successful summer of trading ever, with visitors numbers rising 8 percent.
London Eye launches Christmas packages
One of London’s most iconic landmarks, the EDF Energy London Eye, is adding to the eclectic range of festive offerings this Christmas, including champagne receptions in your very own pod. BTN finds out more.
Free Pimms at the London Eye on Summer Solstice
To celebrate Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, on Tuesday 21st June at 5:16pm the EDF Energy London Eye will be giving the first 516 people to arrive at the Pimm’s stand at the EDF Energy London Eye at 5.16pm a complimentary serving of Pimm’s.
Private equity group to buy theme parks
The owner of Legoland and Madame Tussauds waxworks is poised to buy some of America’s best-known visitor attractions including SeaWorld and the Busch Gardens parks in Florida. Private equity group Blackstone is finalising a deal to buy Busch Entertainment Corp, the second largest amusement park operators in the US for between $2.5 billion and $3 billion.
London Eye begins Olympics upgrade
The first stage of a £12.5 million upgrade to Britain’s iconic London Eye has begun with the removal of the first of its 32 capsules. The remaining capsules will be taken down for renovation one-by-one, with a dummy unoccupied capsule replacing them. The work is expected to be completed in time for the 2012 London Olympics.