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The Brighton Wheel, also known during its planning and construction phase as the Brighton O and the Wheel of Excellence, is a transportable Ferris wheel installation erected in October 2011 on the seafront in Brighton, below the East Cliff near Brighton Pier. It has planning permission to remain in place until 2016.
The Brighton Wheel website states that the wheel is 45 metres (148 ft) in diameter, and has a maximum height of 50 metres (160 ft) above sea level.
There are 35 standard gondolas, each able to carry up to six adults and two children, and one VIP gondola able to carry up to four people, giving a maximum capacity of 284.
As demonstrated by its move from South Africa to England, the structure is fully transportable and its operator Paramount Attractions claim it can be disassembled and removed in two weeks. Commentary is available on the views and buildings visible during the ride, which consists of three full rotations lasting about 12 minutes in total. Opening hours are 10:00 am to 11:00 pm all year. The wheel is lit at night.
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The Brighton Wheel, also known during its planning and construction phase as the Brighton O and the Wheel of Excellence, is a transportable Ferris wheel installation erected in October 2011 on the seafront in Brighton, below the East Cliff near Brighton Pier. It has planning permission to remain in place until 2016.
The Brighton Wheel website states that the wheel is 45 metres (148 ft) in diameter, and has a maximum height of 50 metres (160 ft) above sea level.
There are 35 standard gondolas, each able to carry up to six adults and two children, and one VIP gondola able to carry up to four people, giving a maximum capacity of 284.
As demonstrated by its move from South Africa to England, the structure is fully transportable and its operator Paramount Attractions claim it can be disassembled and removed in two weeks. Commentary is available on the views and buildings visible during the ride, which consists of three full rotations lasting about 12 minutes in total. Opening hours are 10:00 am to 11:00 pm all year. The wheel is lit at night.