Get ready for incredible bird’s eye views across Darwen and beyond!
For one month only, a giant wheel is coming to Darwen Market Square, giving you the chance to see Darwen and the surrounding countryside as you’ve never seen it before.
From Saturday 8 February the giant wheel will be open to everyone in its new home in Darwen Market Square until Sunday 2 March.
Towering over 35 metres into the sky, this impressive structure is one of the tallest transportable attractions of its type in the UK.
The wheel has already appeared at some of the country’s biggest events and in towns and cities, proving to be a big attraction.
The giant wheel’s 24 gondolas have LED lighting inside, and the external state of the art LED lighting creates a visual spectacle, especially at night.
Brought to you by The Giant Wheel Company, who are the leading supplier of wheel attractions in the UK, it will be open daily from12pm to 8pm.
Costing £6 for an adult ticket and £4 child ticket, families of two adults and two children can travel for £17.
The ride can be enjoyed by all ages, although children under 1.4m tall must be accompanied. A specifically adapted gondola allows for wheelchair access, making it accessible for all.
Councillor Quesir Mahmood, Executive Member for Growth and Development, with responsibility for town centres, commented:
“We’re very grateful to The Giant Wheel Company for bringing their observation wheel to Darwen town centre. It’s certainly going to be an exciting spectacle in the town – people are already talking about it!
“I hope it’s going to bring more local residents and visitors into Darwen, who can see what the town has to offer, particularly over the February half-term holiday. It’s a great addition to the planned family activities in Darwen Library and Darwen Market and a perfect memory-making opportunity for groups of families and friends.
“I’m sure the views over to Darwen’s beloved Jubilee Tower and beautiful moorland are going to fantastic. Fingers crossed for some clear skies!”
Evan de Koning from The Giant Wheel Company added:
“I am very pleased to be presenting the observation wheel in Darwen. I am sure that it will prove to be a big attraction as it has been in other places it has been to.
“Alongside the wheel we will have bungee trampolines, a food and drink concession and our kiosk. Booking in advance is not needed, just pop along to the kiosk to purchase your tickets.”
Be sure to add this to your plans for February half term and tie it in with visiting the free activities taking place in Darwen Market and Darwen Library.
Look out on Darwen Town Centre Facebook page for weekly competitions to win a family big wheel ticket.
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