South Bank
London Eye
The Thames' giant observation wheel
Photo by Maxim Melnikov on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- WaterlooAbout 6 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunset / Blue Hour / NightSunset rides are very popular, so booking ahead is recommended.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at London Eye
- Where to stand
- Jubilee Gardens, or Victoria Embankment on the opposite bank
- Composition
- Shoot straight up from below with a wide lens to show its scale. From the opposite bank, go landscape and include the reflections on the river.
Tips
- Inside the capsule, cut window reflections with a dark cloth or lens hood
- Blue hour balances the sky and the lights nicely
- Rides are paid
Overview
The London Eye towers over the Thames, and it looks great whether you shoot up at it from outside or down on the city from a capsule. Lit up at night, it makes a strong highlight for night Reels and vlogs.
- A dramatic view looking up from the riverside
- 360-degree panorama from the capsule
- Night-time illuminations
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- WaterlooJubilee · Northern · Bakerloo · Waterloo & City · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 6 min walk
- Best For
- YouTube / TikTok / Travel / Cinematic
- Best Time
- Sunset / Blue Hour / NightSunset rides are very popular, so booking ahead is recommended.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeExterior photography is free. Rides are paid; booking recommended
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThe site and capsules are managed by the operator, and commercial filming or large equipment may require prior permission.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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