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Season announcements and updates from the Eastbourne Giant Wheel — the UK’s largest transportable Ferris wheel, standing over 160ft on the Eastbourne seafront.

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Season News

Updates on seasons and events for the Eastbourne Giant Wheel, gathered here as they happen.

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2023 Season

Back for 2023

Eastbourne was once again home to the observation wheel, which returned for the 2023 season after its debut the year before.

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2022 Season

Brand New for 2022

The wheel was brand new for the 2022 season, bigger than ever before at 50m tall, and set up on Western Lawns next to Bistro Pierre.

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Spring / Summer

Seaside Season Returns

The wheel welcomes visitors across the Spring/Summer season, open 7 days a week with panoramic 360° views of the East Sussex coastline.

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On the seafront

Keep an Eye on the Skyline

The wheel is easy to spot from the promenade, standing over 160ft tall on Western Lawns next to Bistro Pierre, near King Edwards Parade. If you are planning a trip to the seafront, checking this page and the ticket prices page beforehand is a good way to have the visit ready to go.

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Our FAQs cover general inquiries about the attraction, from where to find us to how the tickets work. If something is not covered there, the rest of the site has the details on the wheel itself and how to book.

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The Eastbourne Giant Wheel is a striking observation wheel set along King Edwards Parade on the Eastbourne seafront, rising to around 50 metres and offering sweeping 360-degree views across the East Sussex coastline. From the top of the wheel you can look back over the pier, the promenade and the surrounding hills, making it one of the most photographed attractions on the town's waterfront. It is the UK's largest transportable Ferris wheel, and it has become a familiar fixture of the seafront skyline since it first opened its doors for the 2022 season.

Season announcements and updates from the Eastbourne Giant Wheel are gathered on this blog as they happen, covering the return of the wheel each spring, summer highlights and other events that shape the season on the seafront. The wheel made its debut in 2022 and returned for the following season, continuing to build a loyal crowd of visitors who come for the views as much as the ride itself. Regular updates keep guests informed about opening times and what to expect during a visit.

Riding the wheel is a relaxed, all-ages experience, with enclosed gondolas that carry families, couples and groups alike up to the highest point of the structure. Because the capsules are fully enclosed and seated, the ride suits younger visitors and anyone who prefers comfort over the open framework of a traditional Ferris wheel. The slow rotation means there is time to take in the scenery, watch the waves and identify landmarks along the coast before drifting back down to the lawns beside the bistro.

Planning a trip to the Eastbourne Giant Wheel is straightforward, with the wheel located on King Edwards Parade and open seven days a week through the season. Advance tickets and saver options are available online, along with standard and junior fares, and separate tickets admit a mix of adults and children for a day out together. Because the seafront is easy to reach on foot and by local transport, the wheel pairs neatly with a stroll along the promenade, a stop at nearby cafés and a full afternoon exploring the coastline.