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London Eye Accessibility

  The accessible London Eye is the best view in town and is step-free. It barely moves and takes 30 minutes to rotate so don’t worry about motion sickness. The path from the Westminster Bridge has steps, so approach from the east or from Waterloo Bridge.  I have only given it a 3 Star Sage Accessibility Rating because the closest drop-off point is 150 m from the entrance.

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The wheelchair accessible London Eye is located on the Thames River opposite Big Ben as shown in the picture on the left. The picture on the right shows the passenger capsules which give great views of the city below.
 

Staff members will bring the London Eye to a complete stop to put out a ramp for disabled visitors:

This is the shortest step-free route from Westminster Abbey to the London Eye. Most tourists will tak a left after going over Westminster Bridge, but there is a flight of stairs. London wheelchair tourists should continue straight and turn left on York Road.

Is there an London Eye accessible entrance? Yes, there is a ramp (4 Star Sage Flatness) to get onto the London Eye. The ticket office is 50 m to the east of the London Eye and is also accessed by a ramp.
Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion activated? Motion activated

Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can drop-off people? 150 m to the east of London Eye, on Belvedere Street.

What are the nearby tube stations? London Waterloo

What bus lines pass nearby? Routes 77, 211, and 381

Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance? There is a Sage 4 Star Flatness slope down from the drop-off spot to the accessible London Eye. Also, the most direct route from Westminster Square has steps after you cross Westminster Bridge. You will need to stay on the sidewalk on Westminster Bridge Road and take a left on Belvedere Road to get around the steps near the river bank.

What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go up steps? 100%, the staff will put down a metal bridge so you can cross the small gap to get onto the London Eye flight capsule

Which parts are not accessible? All parts are accessible

Are there loaner wheelchairs? Yes and there is a bench inside the flight capsule

Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes
Is the door wide enough for a wheelchair? Yes
Are there grab bars? Yes
Is there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes

Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? No guided tours

Does advance notice need to be given for…
…handicapped parking? No
…opening of an accessible entrance? No
…loaner wheelchairs? No
…accessible tours? No

Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their companion? Companion is free

Opening Hours: 10-21:00 daily
How many hours do most able-bodied tourists spend there on their first visit? 30 min flight plus 15 min waiting in line

Address: On the Thames River, across from Parliament, visible from all over the city
Telephone: 0870 9908883
Website: http://www.londoneye.com/VisitorInformation/DisabledGuests/Default.aspx
Email: accessiblebooking@londoneye.com

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   Pros and Cons of London Disabled Access 
   13 Wheelchair Accessible Travel Tips for London England 
   9 Keys to Success for London Handicapped Travel 
   Tower of London Wheelchair Access 
   London Eye Wheelchair Accessibility 
   Stonehenge Disabled Access 
   Travel Insurance for Disabled Travelers 
   London Accessible Travel Packages 
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   Highlights of London Accessible Driving Tour 
   Classic London Wheelchair Accessible Tour 
   Royal London Accessible Guided Tour 
   London Accessible Boat Cruise on the Thames River 
   Stonehenge & Hampton Court Accessible Driving Tour 
   Stonehenge & Windsor Castle Accessible Guided Tour 
   Stonehenge Accessible Tour by Train 
   Cambridge Accessible Tour from London 
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