The London Eye passenger capsules incorporate an entirely new design form for an observation wheel. Instead of being suspended under gravity they turn within circular mounting rings fixed to the outside of the main rim, thereby allowing a spectacular 360 degree panorama at the top. The 32 high-tech capsules have a heating and cooling system and have a bench seating. The London Eye capsules represent the 32 boroughs of London.. Click here for more info.

The London Eye uses two types of cable: wheel cables and backstay cables. Wheel cables include 16 rim rotation cables, and 64 spoke cables. These are similar to bicycle spokes and stretch across the wheel. There are six backstay cables, which are located in the compression foundation.

The compression foundation is situated underneath the A - frame legs; it required 2,200 tonnes of concrete and 44 concrete piles - each being 33 met res deep. The tension foundation, holding the backstay cables, used 1,200 tonnes of concrete.

The main elements of the hub and spindle were manufactured in cast steel. The spindle was too large to cast as a single piece so instead was produced in eight smaller sections. Two further castings, in the form of great rings form the main structural element of the hub. The hub is a rolled steel tube forming the spacer that holds them apart. All the casting was carried out by Skoda Steel.

So for somewhere to stay before or ofter taking your flight try our two in house London Eye Hotels,for somewhere to eat try one of the  London Eye Restaurants or you could go to The Movieum, London's Film Museum or try one of the many other attractions listed in the menu at the top of the page.