London Eye at 25: The wheel that nearly wasn't

At first it was not to be built, then only five years remain: 85 million visitors have now driven the famous Ferris wheel. The vision for London's eye had an architect couple.

I went on the London Eye and enjoyed it - but there are cheaper alternatives

In 2018 I went on the London Eye as part of my Mum’s 50th birthday celebrations.

London Eye at 25: The wheel that nearly wasn't

Julia Barfield shares how her vision for the London Eye became a reality as it marks 25 years.

Architect's Joy As London Eye Still Sparkling After 25 Years

Floating high above the London skyline aboard her most famous creation, architect Julia Barfield is still giddy that the London Eye ferris wheel has become a symbol of the city.

London Eye @25  – London Daily Digital

The observation wheel, which offers visitors a 30-minute ride in a glass pod, was supposed to stand for five years before being dismantled, but its popularity led to it being made a permanent fixture on the River Thames last year Tourists wanting a bird’s eye view of Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace have put the London Eye in the ranks of the city’s most visited attractions since it was opened 25 years ago on Sunday.  The obser…

The London Eye has shaped the London skyline for 25 years. More than 85 million people have already visited the Ferris Wheel. But not only the architect is still proud of her work, but also the prizes have it in themselves.