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The Manchester wheel takes you up to a height of 60 meters and the ride lasts about 12-15 minutes so you dont feel rushed...there are different types of capsules available for instance with glass floors and extras like your own DVD and champagne can be added on at extra cost of course ...an adult ticket costs 7,50 pounds each but on your ticket is a printed reduction if you ( or someone else) wants to go again.
Before you get on your picture is taken and at the end as you exit you will find a nice folder with pictures and a keyring and a fridge magnet included..the full package is quite expensive but you can buy all the items seperately ( I chose the fridge magnet of course).
We went up as dusk was falling just before the VT Manchester Christmas Markets Meet 2011 evening meal and the city was glittering in the bit of rain and despite the wind being quite fresh up there we felt perfectly safe.
Daily Opening and Closing Times
Monday to Thursday 10.00am – 9.00pm
Friday and Saturday 10.00am – 11.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 9.00pm
Written Jan 17, 2012
Address: Exchange square
Phone: 0161 831 9918
Website: manchester@greatcityattractions.com
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The Manchester Wheel is a transportable ferris wheel installation at Exchange Square in the City centre.The first wheel was installed in 2004.A second wheel was erected in May 2007.The current wheel,operated by World Tourist Attractions,and also known as the capital wheel of Manchester has 42 passenger cars and is 60 metres(197ft)tall.from the top of the wheel you get spectacular views of the city and surrounding districts.
Open mon till thu:10am-9pm
fri and sat:10am-11pm
sun:10am-9pm
Prices-Adult:£7.50,OAP/student:£5.50,Child under 16:£5.00,under 3:£1.00.
2 adults and 2 children in private capsule:£40.00(discounts online,check website)
Written Dec 7, 2011
Address: Exchange square,Manchester,M31BD
Phone: 01618319918
Website: www.greatcityattractions.com/wheel
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On many Manchester trips I always keep seeing the wheel but never took the opportunity to ride on it. However, on a recent trip, I've decided to take a ride where I was rewarded with amazing views of the city 60m above the ground! I do recommend riding on the wheel on a clear day as you can get the most out of the sites.
It cost me 7.50 gbp (October 2011) to ride on the wheel. Please be aware that a souvenir photograph is taken of you before your ride which is available afterwards. The big issues is that it can cost a lot to purchase one! You have to buy a souvenir photograph pack which cost 15-20 gbp and the photographs aren't available separately.
Updated Oct 29, 2011
Address: Exchange square, Manchester, M3 1BD
Phone: 0161 831 9918
Website: http://www.greatcityattractions.com/our-wheels/
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Have a ride on the Manchester wheel - it's smaller and cheaper than the London eye - the capsules are smaller holding about eight people. You can book your ticket online for a reduced price - the wheel is close to the city centre shops and is open all year round.
You can get some great views of the triangle that you can only see from the wheel.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Exchange square
Phone: 0161 831 9918
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Advertised as ‘The Best View in the City’, the Wheel of Manchester has rapidly lost popularity over the last year or so. At £6.50 a head for adults, it works out cheaper to go to Cloud 23 and buy a drink. The view is better and you can stay as long as you want. If you have money to throw away then it is probably worth it just for the experience and so you can say “I went on that...” but otherwise, don’t bother.
Daily Opening and Closing Times
Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 10.00pm
Friday 10.00am to 12:00 midnight
Saturday 09.00am to 12:00 midnight
Sunday 10.00am to 7.00pm
24th Dec 9.00am – 6.00pm
Christmas Day Closed
26th Dec Noon – 7.00pm
28th Dec 10.00am – 7.00pm
31st Dec 10.00am – 2.00am
1st Jan 11.00am – 6.00pm
Ticket Types and Prices
Adult £6.50 £5.85
OAP/Student £5.00 £4.50
Child (16 years and under, under 12's accompanied by an adult) £4.50 £4.05*
Child (3 years and under) £1.00 £0.90*
Infant (1 year and under) FREE
Family Ticket (max 2 adults + 2 children) £18.00 £16.20*
Private Capsule (max. 6 adults + 2 children) £35.00 £31.50*
VIP Capsule (max. 4 adults) £50.00 £45.00*
VIP Capsule with Champagne (Half bottle) £70.00 £63.00*
*online price
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Exchange square
Phone: 0161 831 9918
The wheel takes you to a height of 60 metres above the heart of Manchester. From your capsule there are spectacular views of the city centre.
The wheel is open daily from morning to late at night. It cost £6.50 for an adult & the ride lasted 13 minutes.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Exchange square
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The Manchester Wheel is situated in Exchange Square in the heart of Manchester City Centre. It has 42 capsules with a seating capacity of up to eight people. Each capsule has air conditioning and heating and if you want to push the boat out you can go for the luxurious VIP capsule with optional champagne. The wheel is 60 metres high offering splendid views of the City. There is also a commentary which points out local landmarks.
Daily Opening and Closing Times
Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 11.00pm
Friday 10.00am to 12:00 midnight
Saturday 09.00am to 12:00 midnight
Ticket Types and Prices
Onsite
Online
Adult £6.50 £5.85
OAP/Student £5.00 £4.50
Child (16 years and under)
(under 12's accompanied by an adult)
£4.50 £4.05
Child (3 years and under) £1.00 £0.90
Infant (1 year and under) FREE FREE
Family Ticket
(max 2 adults + 2 children) £18.00 £16.20
Private Capsule
(max. 6 adults + 2 children) £35.00 £31.50
VIP Capsule
(max. 4 adults) £50.00 £45.00
VIP Capsule with Champagne
(Half bottle) £70.00 £63.00
The Wheel Experience
Written Oct 8, 2009
Address: Exchange square
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It was first erected over the winter of 2004/5 and returned for For the Christmas season again in 2005-06 and 2006/7. It is now a permanent fixture in Exchange Square behind Selfridges by The Triangle and Printworks and is lit by 51,000 light bulbs. Definitely worth a ride on a clear day. Yes there are some of those in Manchester!
You get 3 or 4 circuits of the wheel for your money. Great way to get a bird's eye view of Manchester.
Tickets at last visit cost £6 for adults, £4 for senior citizens and £4 for children; (2007 prices) call 0161 831 9508 for bookings.
Updated Jun 30, 2009
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The Manchester Wheel has become another new city landmark, it gives you spectacular views of the city probably only beaten by the Hilton hotel Deansgate and the CIS buildings. The 60m high big wheel has 42 capsules, which seat up to eight people. Including a special vip one with dark tinted windows.Each has wheelchair access, air conditioning and heating. A ride on the wheel lasts about 13 minutes and there is a commentary pointing out local landmarks. (If you can afford the what i consider very expensive ticket prices)
Adult £6.50
Child (3 to 12 years) £4.50
Child (1 to 3 years) £1.00
Infant (under 1 year) FREE
Private Gondola £48.00
VIP Gondola £55.00
VIP Gondola with Champagne £70.00
Updated Apr 29, 2009
Address: Exchange square
Phone: 0161 831 9918
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Have a ride on the wheel (£6.10 per adult as of 20/08/07) outside Victoria train station near Urbis + interesting buildings around this area + a nice Pedestrian st going towards St Annes Square that every year has a Christmas market where last year you could get great Hot Mulled German Gluwein (Mulled Wine) after a hard days shopping + Hot chocolate with liquers
Written Aug 21, 2007
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