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04
Mar
Giant wheel coming to Ripon
Ripon families and visitors to the city will be able to take a giant spin on Market Square this Easter.
A giant 33-metre high observation wheel will be stationed in the city from Saturday April 5 until Sunday April 27.
It will be similar to the one that has been erected in Harrogate at Christmas in recent years.
Situated on the south side of the Market Square, in front of the town hall, the Ripon Big Sky Wheel will be open daily from 11am to 7pm. A trip will cost £5 for people under 1.4 metres and £7 for people over 1.4 metres.
Lilla Bathurst, manager of the business support organisation Ripon Business Improvement District, said:
There are no advanced bookings available so people should just turn up and enjoy the historic sights of Ripon as they have never seen them before.
There will be amazing views from this fantastic attraction. With the Ripon Big Sky Wheel set to stand higher than the obelisk people will be able to see over the whole of Ripon and beyond.
We very much hope that this new addition for the 2025 Easter holidays will draw in visitors from a large catchment area, increasing dwell time and spend whilst encouraging them to discover all of Ripon’s wonderful businesses.
The wheel, which is being provided in conjunction with North Yorkshire Council’s parks and open spaces team, will not operate in bad weather conditions and can close at short notice in such circumstances.
For details of all Easter holiday activities in Ripon visit www.visitripon.co.uk
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