For the fourth year running, The London Eye will be the focus of London’s New Year’s Eve celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display that will firmly place the London celebrations on top of the world stage. On New Year’s Eve, the team at The London Eye offers the wheel and their services free of charge to the GLA to assist in giving London a spectacular New Year’s Eve experience. The London Eye will close at 3pm on New Year’s Eve to allow the fireworks to be set up, and will re-open on New Year’s Day at 10am as usual.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has ordered the display to kick off the New Year in the capital with a bang. Live television coverage around the globe will ensure the iconic skyline of the West End is seen from Beijing to Brazil, New York and New Delhi as Big Ben strikes midnight.
Renowned pyrotechnician, Christophe Berthonneau, will light up the sky to remind the world of the unrivalled attractions of London as a place to live, visit and invest. The display from The London Eye, will be broadcast live on BBC One and is planned as the centrepiece of a vast array of activities to round off Christmas celebrations in the capital and ensure 2009 is greeted on an upbeat and optimistic note.
The Mayor said: ‘London has some of the best bars, restaurants and hotels in the world. I can think of no better city to spend New Year’s Eve and these fireworks will remind Britain and the world of the joys and charms of this city all year round. I’m particularly keen to remind the global business elite that London offers them unique opportunities and an inimitable lifestyle. Even these tough economic times cannot detract from the wealth of architecture, culture, gastronomy and people which make London the best city in the world to work, rest and play.’
Countless celebrations are planned across the capital, but many venues will require pre-booked tickets, whilst space is severely limited along the Thames to watch the fireworks live. Television offers the best solution for those worried about not getting into the viewing areas. For those able to able to get into the viewing areas, there will be specially mixed soundtrack from BBC Radio 1 as they wait for the fireworks at midnight.
LG Electronics are sponsoring this year’s fireworks display and will be using their technology expertise to significantly enhance the experience on the night and ensure that London’s New Year celebrations become a global talking point.
Andrew Warner, marketing director, LG Electronics UK and Ireland, said ‘This sponsorship coincides with the first ever LG global brand campaign which highlights why we believe that Life’s Good. New Year’s Eve is a moment of optimism – when people forget the troubles of last year and celebrate the next. London is a truly global, cosmopolitan city, providing the perfect location for this exciting spectacle.’
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Wherever people are bringing in the New Year across the capital, they should plan their journeys carefully and take advantage of all night and free travel on public transport. Some roads in the centre will be closed to cars, so public transport is – without doubt – the best way to go.There will be all night services on Tube, DLR, Tramlink and selected national rail in Greater London on New Year’s Eve. Night and 24-hour bus routes will run as normal, but there will be a reduction in bus services leaving central London from around 7pm to 3am, because of road closures.
There will be free travel on all journeys starting from 11.45pm to 4.30am on Tube, DLR, Overground and Tramlink, buses, as well as most National rail services in London.
ANOTHER ATTRACTION
Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.This London Eye River Cruise is available all year round and in any weather. The boat has covered and sun deck seating and is fully wheelchair accessible for disabled ticket holders. Toilets are available onboard.
Audio commentary is available in French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin. T-loops system is also available.
Please allow extra time for boarding as all bags will be security checked.
Find out more from our virtual River Cruise tour.
The London Eye River cruise operates daily from 9 January to 30 December excluding 25 and 26 December.
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