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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!

Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

About Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

With incredible views of the historic Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, as well as sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions, one ride on the Big Wheel won’t be enough! Enjoy the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods.

Open 10am – 10pm (last admission 9.30pm) tickets are date-specific but there are no set time slots - admission is on a first come, first served basis.

Please allow extra time if you plan to attend during busy periods.

Edinburgh residents with proof of their EH postcode will receive a 20% discount.

Family tickets are also available. Family tickets are valid for four people with a maximum of 2 adults.

Each pod can fit up to 6 people

Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. If you can toddle, a ticket is required.
The Big Wheel pods can accommodate manual wheelchair users

Image credit: Robin Mair

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