Which landmark is the launch platform for London’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks?

The London Eye is the launch platform for London’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks.

The giant observation wheel stands on the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite the Palace of Westminster. During London’s televised New Year celebration, fireworks are launched from positions around the wheel and along the river, creating a display visible across central London.

The wheel opened to the public in 2000 as the Millennium Wheel and was later renamed the London Eye. Its height and riverside location make it a prominent visual centerpiece for the countdown, although the full display uses several launch points rather than relying on a single structure.

Tower Bridge is another famous London landmark and may appear in views of the festivities, but it is not the fireworks’ principal launch platform. The event is organized for the city’s public celebration and is separate from the private royal tradition at Buckingham Palace.