Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions visitors ask most about the UK's largest transportable Ferris wheel, from height and views to ticket prices and where to find us.
About the Wheel
The Eastbourne Giant Wheel is a 50m transportable Ferris wheel — over 160ft tall — described as the UK's largest transportable Ferris wheel. From the top you get 360° bird's-eye views of the town and the East Sussex coastline.
How tall is the wheel?
It stands at 50m, over 160ft from the ground to the top of the wheel.
What can I see from the top?
A full 360° bird's-eye view of Eastbourne and the East Sussex coastline, described as the most panoramic views of the town and coastline seen from the seafront.
Where exactly are you?
On the Western Lawns next to Bistro Pierre, near King Edwards Parade on the Eastbourne seafront.
When are you open?
The wheel runs 7 days a week during the season, with the main operating period running through Spring/Summer.
Tickets
Tickets are sold for the wheel at the prices below. Booking online in advance can save up to 35%, or gives you 10% off.
| Ticket | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £8 | Persons over 1.4m tall |
| Junior | £6 | Children below 1.4m tall |
| Family | £23 | 2 Standard and 2 Junior, or 1 Standard and 3 Juniors |
| Online exclusive | £30 | Online-only ticket option |
Buying tickets
Tickets can be purchased online through trybooking.co.uk. Booking in advance online either saves up to 35% or takes 10% off the ticket price.
See the full ticket page for the current price list.
The Eastbourne Giant Wheel is a 50m observation wheel standing over 160ft tall on the seafront at King Edwards Parade, and it is described as the largest transportable Ferris wheel in the UK. Unlike a permanent amusement park ride, it can be assembled on location and moved between towns, which allows visitors to see the same sweeping views of the coastline while the wheel travels around the country during the season.
Riding to the top of the wheel is the main event, offering a full 360° bird's-eye perspective over Eastbourne town, the lawns, the bistro and entertainment areas along the promenade, and the wider East Sussex coastline. The enclosed gondolas are ideal for families, and a single turn takes long enough to settle in, take photographs and appreciate the panorama, with seated and standing options available for different riders.
Ticket options are designed around the way people visit, with advance online bookings, standard and saver fares, and concessionary pricing for children, juniors and seniors. Buying ahead of arrival often means saving money compared with paying on the day, and group or family visitors can compare the price list before deciding which ticket type suits each member of the party.
Opening times follow the seasonal calendar rather than a fixed daily schedule, with the wheel operating across spring and summer and into autumn when the weather and daylight allow. Individual days can vary, so checking the published timetable and any stated closure days before travelling is worthwhile, particularly during the busiest weekends, school holidays and local events that bring more visitors to the seafront.
Finding the wheel is straightforward: it sits on King Edwards Parade along the Eastbourne seafront, close to the western lawns and the town's other attractions. Visitors arriving by train or bus can walk along the promenade, and those driving will find the location easy to reach and clearly signposted. Planning ahead with directions, opening hours and ticket information helps make a smooth first visit.
Still have a question?
Find the wheel on the Western Lawns next to Bistro Pierre, near King Edwards Parade, and check the opening times for your visit.