Merlin’s London Big Ticket

The London Eye
An icon of the London skyline, the Eye is made up of 32 high tech glass capsules that rotate around the wheel. At its peak, you’ll reach the dizzy heights of 135 metres above ground level – an incredible opportunity to see the glorious sights of London. See the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral among other famous landmarks. Gorgeous by day and by night, the ride lasts around 30 minutes, so there’s plenty of time to take pictures or simply relax and enjoy the view.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Explore the beautiful mysteries of the underwater world at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Spread over an incredible three floors, walk through an awesome glass tunnel tropical walkway, see the Sea Dragon Kingdom and experience the breathtaking variety of Europe’s largest collection of global marine life.

Madame Tussauds
Get up close to the world’s most adored celebrities at the original Madame Tussauds and take a selfie with these incredibly lifelike figures! Entry includes access to the Star Wars Experience, the Marvel Superheroes 4D Experience and don’t forget Muhamad Ali and Sukarno, the founder of modern Indonesia

DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure
A hilarious and chaotic journey to the land of Far Far Away, Shrek’s Adventure is a wacky trip that brings fun for all the family. Using a combination of live actors, 4D animation and special effects, meet some of your favourite characters from Shrek, including Princess Fiona, Sleeping Beauty, Puss in Boots and Pinocchio. As the story unfolds, work your way through 10 fairy-tale themed shows, with plenty of laughs along the way.

The London Dungeons
Immerse yourself in the terrifying tales of London’s history at the spine-tingling London Dungeons. This fully interactive experience takes you back through time to the deadliest moments in the capital’s history including the Great Fire of London and the days when Jack the Ripper lurked the streets. If you can brave it, you’ll come up close to the Demon Barber of Fleet Street but have your wits about you, he’ll have you in a chair and ready for the chop in no time!

• You must visit Madame Tussauds first.
• Children up to 15 years of age will not be permitted to enter the attractions unless accompanied by an adult.
• Madame Tussauds London will not admit guests with suitcases among their possessions
• Extended opening hours at Madame Tussauds will operate during Half-Term, Easter and Summer Holidays
• DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London takes approximately 60 minutes.

The London Eye:

• 1 January – 28 March: 10am – 8.30pm
• 29 March – 14 April: 10am – 9.30pm
• 15 April – 27 June: 10am – 9pm
• 28 June – 31 August: 10am – 9.30pm
• 1 September – 30 December: 10am – 8.30pm
• 24 December: 10 am – 5.30pm
• 31st December: 10am – 3pm

Exceptions:

• 24 December (Christmas Eve): Open 10.00am – 5.30pm
• 25 December (Christmas Day): Closed
• 31 December (New Year’s Eve): Open 10.00am – 3.00pm

SEA LIFE London Aquarium:

• Open daily
• 10:00am to 7:00pm (last entry 6:00pm)
• 25th December: Closed

Madame Tussauds:

• Open daily
• Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm (last admission 4:30pm)
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (last admission 5:00pm)
• 25 December: Closed

DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure:

• Open daily
• Open from 10am to 5pm (except Thursdays, which have an 11am open).
• 25 December: closed

London Dungeons:

• Open daily, except on 25 December