LOST VIEWS of YORK

York seen from the old Observation Wheel

Observation wheel St. Sampsons Square, York, May 2023

October 2024 Update

A new, smaller, ferris wheel has opened in St. Sampson's Square (outside the Roman Bath and Three Cranes pubs).

This new wheel will be open from October 5 to November 1 between the hours of 11am and 7pm.

Tickets can be bought at the wheel with cash or card on the day. A standard ticket is £7, for people under 1.4 meters in height the price is £5.

Tickets can be bought at a discounted price online (in advance only). Standard ticket £5.50, Under 1.4 meters £3.50. Online tickets are subject to a booking fee.

A wheelchair-accessible pod is available, also a VIP pod.

Click here to book discounted tickets online, or to contact the operator.

YorkMix (a news website) is offering a Half Price Family Ticket for two adults and two children for £12 (usual price £24). Visit their website to buy your voucher.

Planning a visit to York? Don't forget to check Information for Visitors to York which has a fabulous 4K video showcase of the city, the latest news and weather information, details of bookable activities and excursions, and more.

Observation Wheel

THE ORIGINAL OBSERVATION WHEEL

In the grounds of the "Station Hotel" 2011-2013

Between December 2011 and September 2013 this 53-metre high observation wheel provided visitors, and residents alike, with some great views of the city.

Unfortunately the attraction only had a temporary licence to operate. A ride on the wheel cost £8.50 for adults and £5 for children.

Take a look at the photographs and HD videos on this page and our Media Gallery to see the City from this unique vantage point.

York Minster

York Minster

With the River Ouse in the foreground and the distant hills in the backround, York Minster rises majestically above a surprisingly green York city centre.


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Planning a visit to York?

Visit our sister site Information for Visitors to York for a fabulous 4K video showcase of the city, details of bookable activities and excursions, a 5-day weather forecast, local news and more.



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