London Eye hosts Fright on the Thames from 24 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 06:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The London Eye hosts Fright on the Thames in London from 24 October to 1 November 2026. The Halloween river cruise adds live actors and ghost stories to a 60-minute journey on the River Thames.
Fright on the Thames runs from 24 October to 1 November
The London Eye River Cruise will operate the themed experience daily at 7pm during the announced period. The programme centres on stories from London’s haunted past, including tales connected with Jack the Ripper, Captain Kidd and Old London Bridge.
The operator describes Fright on the Thames as a separate river cruise rather than an attraction ride. The cruise ticket does not include entry to the London Eye, while the Halloween programme itself includes live entertainment and a complimentary drink.
The cruise departs from Boarding Point 2 beside the London Eye Pier. Guests are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure, making the riverside boarding point the practical focus for visitors attending the event. The official event programme gives the dates, departure time and boarding information.
London Eye history meets a river journey
The London Eye stands on the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Its position gives the Halloween cruise a direct connection with the riverside setting that forms part of the landmark’s identity.
Construction began in 1998, and the wheel was ceremonially opened in 1999 before passengers first boarded in March 2000. David Marks and Julia Barfield of Marks Barfield Architects designed the structure for the millennium period. The wheel rises 135 metres and carries 32 glass capsules, according to the landmark’s published history and BBC background on the wheel.
That history distinguishes the event from a standard observation-wheel visit. On the water, the programme uses the Thames as both route and subject, while the landmark remains the departure point rather than the main setting for the storytelling.
Visiting London Eye: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Fright on the Thames runs at the London Eye River Cruise from 24 October to 1 November 2026, with one announced departure daily at 7pm.
- The event leaves from Boarding Point 2 and is separate from London Eye admission. The operator recommends arrival at least 15 minutes before departure.
- The London Eye is on the South Bank at Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB.
- Waterloo is the closest Underground and railway station. The attraction is beside the London Eye Pier and opposite the Houses of Parliament.
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Frequently asked questions about London Eye
When does Fright on the Thames take place at the London Eye?
The event runs from 24 October to 1 November 2026, with a daily 7pm departure.
Where does Fright on the Thames depart from?
The cruise departs from Boarding Point 2 at the London Eye River Cruise pier. Arrival at least 15 minutes before departure is requested.
What is the London Eye?
The London Eye is a 135-metre observation wheel on London’s South Bank. It was opened to passengers in March 2000 and has 32 glass capsules.
