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Standing
at a height of 60 metres the Birmingham Wheel towers over Centenary
Square. The Ferris Wheel is not a permanant feature of Birmingham
having arrived in our city from Paris where it was last located.
However, it will be here until the end of January so grab a ride and
take a look at the spectacular views over the city of Birmingham.
The Wheel is owned by World Tourist Attractions Ltd and the wheel was
recently transported from Paris to Birmingham on 22 trucks. Using water
as ballast to avoid having to dig foundations for the support, the
wheel features 42 six seater gondolas.
Passengers on the Wheel have
to listen to the French commentary about the River Seine and the Eiffel
Tower. The company put this embarassing hitch down to technical
difficulties and it is unlikely that this commentary will change due to
the short duration of the wheel's stay in Birmingham City.
A trip on the Wheel
of Birmingham last around 15 minutes. Costing £5 per head with
concessions for families and the chance to book your own private
gondola for £20 it is most certainly worth a visit. Avoid very cold and
windy days if you can as it does get a bit nippy up there.
More information can be found at www.thebirminghamwheel.co.uk
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