A brand new big wheel has been built on Southend seafront! The new attraction at Adventure Island is named ‘The City Wheel’ and cost in the region of £1million.
It has been named in recognition of Southend achieving city status after the death of Sir David Amess MP, who tirelessly campaigned for the city status to happen.
Southend-on-Sea officially became a City on 1st March 2022 with a visit from His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
The City Wheel stands at an impressive 36 metres tall and offers views right over the City of Southend and the Thames Estuary.
There are 24 gondolas which can hold up to 6 people and one of the gondolas has been adapted for wheelchair users.
There are also plans to construct a brand new drop tower ride at Adventure Island, which will stand at 38 metres tall.
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