Watch: Construction of 120ft big wheel gets underway in Lancaster

Name: Big wheel under construction in Lancaster
Uploaded: 2019-12-10T14:11:00.000Z
Duration: 50 s

A 120ft big wheel will tower over Lancaster as part of a programme of winter entertainment in the city.

By Nick Lakin

Published 10th Dec 2019, 14:55 BST

Updated 11th Dec 2019, 14:24 BST

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Construction of the observation wheel - which forms part of Lancaster On Ice - started today, December 10, in Dalton Square.

It will be twice as high as Lancaster Town Hall, and is due to open to the public on Thursday, December 12.

Entry to the wheel will be £5 per person.