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Cathedral Square Giant Observation Wheel

Name: Cathedral Square Giant Observation Wheel
Start: 2025-05-13T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-13T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Cathedral Square

13th May at 12:00 pm

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Details

Date: 13th May 2025

Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Venue: Cathedral Square

Ride the UK's largest transportable wheel! The 50m observation wheel is in Cathedral Square - offering incredible views over Blackburn Cathedral and beyond.

This is your chance to ride the UK’s largest transportable wheel! The 50m observation wheel is in Cathedral Square – offering incredible views over Blackburn Cathedral and beyond.

There are 36 gondolas available on the 50m wheel, each with space for six people with an adapted gondola with wheelchair access too.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased ahead of your ride and cost £8 for a standard ticket, £6 for a child measuring under 1.4m and a discounted family ticket – for two adults and two children – is £23.

Important Notice

The ride is hosted by Blackburn With Darwen Council and is operated by The Giant Wheel Company and is not associated with Blackburn Cathedral or Blackburn Cathedral Enterprises. Please note that all enquiries relating to the ride should be directed to the appropriate party.