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London Eye: free entry days, tickets & hours
The 135 m observation wheel on the South Bank; a rotation in one of its 32 glass pods takes about 30 minutes.
Independent guide, not the official London Eye website. Official links are under Sources.
London Eye is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 2 ride free; carer ticket for guests with accessibility needs.
- Otherwise: standard ticket, adult, booked online (from) — £29.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
London Eye
Children under 2 ride free.
Online and walk-up.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free carer ticket for guests with accessibility needs: Add the carer ticket during online booking of a standard, Fast Track or multi-attraction ticket.
- Only babies under 2 ride free; everyone else needs a ticket.
- Online tickets are always cheaper than the walk-up price and get cheaper the earlier you book.
- The time on your ticket is when you join the queue, not when you board; peak waits can reach 45 minutes.
- Early morning and the last hour before closing are usually the quietest.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 2 ride free | children under 2 | Online and walk-up. | No |
| Free forFree carer ticket for guests with accessibility needs | carers of visitors with disabilities | At least one full-priced ticket must be bought. Proof such as a Blue Badge, PIP/DLA award letter or Carer's Allowance letter is checked on entry. On VIP packages the carer ticket covers the wheel only. | Yes |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: London Eye
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Official prices
London Eye ticket prices
| Standard ticket, adult, booked online (from) — Online prices vary with demand ('from £29'); walk-up adult £39. Child 2-15 from £26 online, £35 walk-up. | £29 |
| Flexi Fast Track ticket, adult (online from) — Priority entrance, any time on your chosen day. | £49 |
| River Cruise + London Eye, adult (online from) | £49 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Hours vary by date: 10am-8:30pm on 28-29 October 2026. Entry usually stops 30-45 minutes before closing. Closed on Christmas Day and for annual maintenance in January (dates not published on the hours page).
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
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FAQ
London Eye: common questions
Is London Eye free?
London Eye has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 2 ride free; carer ticket for guests with accessibility needs. Otherwise the official ticket costs £29.
Who gets free entry to London Eye?
Children under 2 — online and walk-up.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — at least one full-priced ticket must be bought. Proof such as a Blue Badge, PIP/DLA award letter or Carer's Allowance letter is checked on entry. On VIP packages the carer ticket covers the wheel only..
Do I need to book for free entry to London Eye?
Add the carer ticket during online booking of a standard, Fast Track or multi-attraction ticket.
How much is a ticket to London Eye?
Standard ticket, adult, booked online (from) costs £29 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- londoneye.com/tickets-and-prices/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- londoneye.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/accessibility-information/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- londoneye.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/opening-hours/
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