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Please Note: From the 1st January 2008 the London Eye will discontinue Discovery Flights. Discovery Flights for Schools will still be available if booked in advance with 48 hours notice.

The London Eye has established itself as one of the most popular landmark attractions in London, and now you can book a flight on this breathtaking landmark with Holiday Extras^® Theatre Breaks.

The construction of the London Eye changed the London skyline forever at the turn of the Millennium, and has been attracting visitors in their millions every since. The London Eye is the perfect way to see London - from it's peak you can see the magnificence of Canary Wharf, the timeless notability of the House of Commons and Big Ben, the mazy streets of Soho, the bright lights of the West End, the path of the River Thames and every other magnificent building the capital houses.

There are five special flights available with Theatre Breaks and with advanced bookings you can skip to the front of the queue like the VIP you are. Choose from;

Champagne Flight
The London Eye flight involves Laurent-Perrier champagne served to you by the host whilst you enjoy the spectacular views of London from your capsule. From £29.50 per person
Discovery Flight
Be guided through the sights of London and find out exactly how the London Eye was constructed - tours are available in several languages. From £15 adult/£7.80 child
Fast Track Queue
Benefit from checking in 15 minutes before your flight and Fast Track onto a capsule. From £25 per person
River Cruise
This 40 minute circular cruise allows the chance to see the sights of London from the ground before observing them from a London Eye capsule - please note that this is booked alongside a London Eye flight. From £23 adult/£11.50
NEW: London Eye Flight Only
Don't fancy any of the extras? Just want to ride this iconic splendor? Holiday Extras now sell ticket only flights on the London Eye. Adults: £ 15.50 and Children: £7.75.

London Eye Opening Times:

The London Eye ticket office opens at 9.30am each morning.

Winter: October - May: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm daily
Summer: June - September: 10.00 am - 9.00 pm daily

Directions to the London Eye

London Eye
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB

The closest tube station to the London Eye is Waterloo, approximately five minutes walk from the attraction.

Directions from the Tube:
The Eye is approximately five minutes walking distance from Waterloo tube (follow signs for the South Bank) and Westminster tube station (exit one, follow signs for Westminster pier).

Directions from National Rail:
The Eye is five minutes from Waterloo station. Take exit six for the South Bank and follow the signs. The Eye is 15 minutes from Charing Cross station, which is accessed via Hungerford pedestrian bridge.

Please Note: due to the special fireworks event taking place on the London Eye this New Year’s Eve, the London Eye will be closing early. The last flight on the London Eye will be at 3.00pm and the last River Cruise will be 2.45pm.

London Attractions

Afternoon Tea
Take a break from the sightseeing and shopping of London, escape the crowds and wind down with pre-theatre Afternoon Tea. Relax in the elegant and beautiful surroundings of the dining room of St James's Restaurant in Fortnum and Mason

Buckingham Palace
The Palace has been the home of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 - King George III first purchased Buckingham House (as it was originally known) in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a family home

Lunch and Dinner Cruises
Pure elegance and luxury onboard with Bateaux London lunch and dinner cruises. Sail the River Thames either by the light of day or by twilight - sample the exquisite food prepared freshly onboard, served in a professional manner by helpful staff

Duck Tours
London Duck Tours is the sightseeing tour with a difference - a guided tour of both the City of Wesminster by road and a trip along the River Thames, all without ever leaving the comfort of your seat!

London Ice Skating
Christmassy and picturesque, outdoor ice skating in London is the ideal element to add to a Holiday Extras London Theatre Break. Celebrate the festive season is style and add entry the Tower of London outdoor ice skating for FREE to your Theatre Break

Jack the Ripper Tour
Experience the dark side of London with this three stage tour through the dim lit streets of London, see the capital city in a whole new way

Ian Fleming and James Bond Exhibition
To mark one hundred years since the birth of British writer Ian Fleming, a display of memorabilia from the Bond films to manuscripts and notes spanning his career will be on display at the Imperial War Museum

Kensington Palace
Visit Kensington Palace and enjoy the beautiful gardens that have been the home of the Royal family for three centuries. With fantastic original decor and wonderful tapestries, Kensington Palace is a wonderful day out.

London Aquarium
Dive deep into the exciting world of underwater life at the London Aquarium, one of Europe's largest collections of marine life.

London Dungeon
Take a ride through Hell, experience the Great Fire of London and see all the grisly sights at London Dungeon. This amazing London attraction is the perfect add-on to your London theatre break.

London Zoo
London Zoo is one of London's most visited and popular attractions, with an assortment of wild and wonderful animals. London Zoo is a hive of activity - stimulate your mind and indulge your senses as you explore the many species of animals

Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds houses the most famous faces from recent times, as well as the biggest historical figures from times gone. The museum has been enthralling people all over the world for two hundred years with their wax work models

Original Bus Tour
This hop on, hop off service allows you the freedom to explore London and the many attractions at your leisure. You can use this service to transport you around the streets of London at the same time as learning a little of the capitals history

Planet Cruise
Planet Cruise is the exciting new way to enjoy a sight seeing cruise on the Thames with lunch at one of London's best-known restaurants. This offer provides a great opportunity to see some of London's most famous sights

River Pass
The London River Pass is a great way to pass the time crusing down the Thames. This way of travel allows you to stop and start your journey at your leisure, there are many London stops with the River Pass. The River pass is a cheap way of viewing London!

St Paul's Cathedral
Experience the majesty and awe-inspring beauty of St Paul's Cathedral from it's magnificent mosaic-covered dome to the Crypt containing Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christopher Wren's tombs. Add on a visit to St Pauls Cathedral to your theatre break today.

Tower of London
From the 11th century to the present day the Tower of London has been the site for the Royal Mint, a fortress, a place of execution and imprisonment, a palace, a menagerie and an arsenal. Book your London theatre break with us and add on a visit

Tutankhamun And The Golden Age Of The Pharaohs
The O2 Arena has a brand new exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Age of the Golden Pharaohs has arrived at the o2 Bubble area - add this attraction to your Holiday Extras Theatre Break for a fantastic day out for all the family.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Now you can add the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland attraction to your London Theatre Break and kick start your break in true festive style. This magical attraction is perfect for a family theatre break with an abundance of activities

Attractions News

Chester Zoo charitable trust award
The charitable trust that runs Chester Zoo receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: sustainable development 2006

Gorilla Kingdom Opens at London Zoo
The new Gorilla Kingdom at ZSL London Zoo has been opened to the public, book ZSL London Zoo with Holiday Extras as part of your Theatre Break package to see this fantastic new enclosure.

London Zoo Breed 'Extinct' Dove
Bird keepers at London Zoo are celebrating the successful breeding of a Socorro Dove, extinct in the wild since 1972.

New Sweeney Todd feature
Visit The London Dungeons for a close shave of nightmare proportions with the new Sweeney Todd feature.

Rhinos are let loose
Port Lympne's two rare black rhinos were let loose in the newest attraction at the zoo: the African Safari Experience.

Baby Komodo Dragons at London Zoo
There are four new arrivals at London Zoo. The baby Komodo Dragons could almost be seen as household pets without the knowledge they will grow to be 100kg giants!

Il Divo at Warwick Castle
Il Divo, the dynamic quartet who combine opera and popular music are to perform at Warwick Castle on the 14th July.

London Theatre News

London Aquarium tickets now available.
From July 24th Holiday Extras will be offering yet another way for you to make the most of your trip to London. A trip to the London Aquarium is a perfect way to spend your spare time while in the capital

Marguerite now open.
Marguerite, an all new musical extravaganza brought to the stage by the makers of Les Miserables is now showing at the prestigious Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Jodie's performance schedule | I'd Do Anything winner to appear in six of eight weekly shows
Jodie Prenger, winner of the BBC's latest West End casting television programme I'd Do Anything may only be appearing in six of the eight weekly performances of Cameron Mackintosh's eagerly awaited revival of Oliver!

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