Great views, just avoid the chavs (London Eye)

Member Name: luke1081

Product:	London Eye
Date:	07/01/09 (21 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Commanding views

Disadvantages: Be careful who you share your capsules with!

A fantastic trip if you go once, but don't bother going again,and again, and again - it's the same everytime. Unfortunately, I seem to end up going all the time; no thanks to seemingly never-ending supply of girlfriends who "believe" it to be a "romantic "addition to a weekend trip to London. It truly isn't.

It could be and would be, if you didn't get stuck in a "capsule" with a load of chavs which is what happened last time. The journey around the Ferris Wheel takes half an hour, which goes very fast - not least when you have drunken yobs causing a nuisance aboard the capsule. The views are generally commanding and spectacular though avoid going on misty, overcast days when it really isn't fantastic to see anything much at all, save some drizzly rain on the windows.

Prices aren't cheap. It's about £15 for adults and more if you want a photo of yourself aboard the London Eye - something which does look great, despite the price. The queues were non-existant when I went to the London Eye in November though are huge in the peak of summer. Avoid going "Fast Trak" when in off-peak times. It saves you no time and costs you a hell of a lot more.

All in all, a pleasant trip which has to be done if you visit London. Just be careful not to step aboard the capsule with any yobs who will totally detract from your trip.

Summary: A must-see on any trip to London