British Airways London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel at 135m high and is located on the banks of the River Thames. It offers unrivalled views over London. It is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in the world, drawing visitors from far and wide. Today, the British Airways London Eye has become, quite literally, the way the world sees London.

Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, with a status that can be compared to Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eros and the Tower of London. It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and for innumerable TV programmes. A source of pride for the whole UK as well as the capital, the London Eye is the most distinctive addition this century to the world’s greatest city, loved by Britons and tourists alike.

London Eye
London EyeThe British Airways London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel at 135m high and is located on the banks of the River Thames. It offers unrivalled views over London. It is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in the world, drawing visitors from far and wide. Today, the British Airways London Eye has become, quite literally, the way the world sees London.

Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, with a status that can be compared to Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eros and the Tower of London. It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and for innumerable TV programmes. A source of pride for the whole UK as well as the capital, the London Eye is the most distinctive addition this century to the world’s greatest city, loved by Britons and tourists alike.

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In fact, in its short life, it has become the most popular paid for UK visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year (an average of 10,000 a day).

A breathtaking feat of design and engineering, passengers in the London Eye’s capsules can see up to 40 kilometers in all directions, in complete comfort and safety. On the 28th of August 2003 David Blaine famously stood on one of the capsules, as it went around for a full 30 minute cycle, in preparation for his ‘Above the Below’ stunt.

Since 1 January 2005, the Eye has been the focal point of London’s New Year celebrations, with 10-minute fireworks displays taking place involving fireworks fired from the wheel itself.
As of 2006, Tussauds owns 100% of the Eye, with British Airways continuing its brand association with the landmark. Tussauds, British Airways and the Marks Barfield family (the lead architects) had previously owned a third of the Eye each, with the airline also providing the original construction loans.
was announced in 2006 that the Tussaud’s Group £85 Annual Pass could also be used on the London Eye.

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There are many interesting places to visit. You can go to any of the local sightseeing places that are all located nearby.

The first is the Coastguard Lookout Tower that was built in 1907. It was a Marconi listening post in both World Wars and is now a private residence. It is located on the cliffs at St Edmund’s Point. The Golden Lion Hotel is another place of interest hat was opened in 1846 and originally had the name The New Inn. It is located in The Green, Hunstanton and was the first building. Cross on the Green ism though to be brought from the green in the nearby village of Old Hunstanton at the time when the Golden Lion Hotel was built. It may once have been the old village cross from Snettisham.

The Flood Memorial is the place where 31 people died in the east coast floods of 1953. The deaths occurred in South Beach Road, Hunstanton to the south of the fairground. The Lighthouse was built in 1840 and ceased operations in 1922 since then it has been a private residence. A lighthouse has been on the site since 1665, and the world’s first parabolic reflector was built there in 1776It is located on the cliffs at St Edmund’s Point.
The Shipwreck was built in 1907, at first it was a trawler, but was later moored on the Lincolnshire side of the Wash to be used as a target ship. In 1947 she broke free from her mooring in a gale and drifted on to the beach at Hunstanton. St Edmund’s Chapel is now in ruins was built in 1272 in memory of St Edmund who landed at Hunstanton in 855 to be crowned King of East Anglia. It is located on the cliffs at St Edmund’s Point.

The St Edmund’s Church was built in 1866 and is dedicated to Edmund. The church contains nine windows depicting his life and it is located in Church Street, Hunstanton. St Mary’s Church was built in the 14th century in Old Hunstanton and restored in the 19th century. It has a Norman font and a roof made from oaks grown on the nearby Le Strange estate. It is located in Church Road, Old Hunstanton.

The Town Hall was built in 1896 and the Hunstanton town council meets on the first floor, while the Tourist Information Centre occupies the ground floor. The hall at the back holds antique and craft fairs, and other social events.

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