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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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