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BBC News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Weymouth Beach seaside observation wheel set to open
An observation wheel offering "fantastic views of the iconic Jurassic coastline" is set to open later in 26m (85ft) high white wheel has been built on the Esplanade at Weymouth Beach next to the sand sculpture big wheel, with pods that can take up to 108 passengers, is set to offer rides from 17:00 is expected to remain on the beach until October, running 12:00-17:00 on weekdays, and 11:00-19:00 at weekends. To celebrate its opening, Weymouth Town Council said the wheel's operator would offer the first 50 people a free ride on a first-come first-serve of Weymouth, councillor Jon Orrell said: "The observation wheel is one of the tallest attractions on the beach offering fantastic views of Weymouth's iconic Jurassic coastline."We are pleased to see this new attraction opening on the beach for the very first time, which complements the other seasonal rides. "It will offer something for all ages for residents and visitors alike."The wheel is being run by Spencer Hall and family, along with seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in February. The Super Snails that had been on the beach for nearly 25 years are resting in their shells after Weymouth Town Council merged pitches for the summer attractions on the ride's owner needed to apply for a seasonal contract to get a pitch on the beach from March to resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympic sailing events, but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Construction of seaside observation wheel begins
Work has begun to build an observation wheel on a beach in a seaside resort. The white Ferris wheel on the Esplanade in Weymouth will stand up to 33m (108ft) tall and is planned to be in place until October. The BBC understands the structure, set to be installed opposite the Sir Henry Edwards statue, was manufactured in Turkey and delivered by a company named Miran Lojistik. Just before the Easter weekend, foundations in the form of concrete blocks, were placed on to the beach. It is not clear when construction will be finished and Weymouth Town Council said it cannot provide a date. The observation wheel is being paid for and managed by Spencer Hall and family. The family-run business owns seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter skelter. Not returning this summer is the Super Snails ride, which had been on the beach for nearly 25 years. Weymouth Town Council has merged pitches for attractions on the beach meaning the snails missed out, but said stakeholders were invited to apply for a new licence. Dorset Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in February. The resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing platform. Jurassic Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympics sailing events held in nearby Portland Harbour but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Palm trees saved from composting after outcry Beach to shut so storm-shifted sand can be spread Weymouth Town Council Dorset Council
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Seaside observation wheel being built in Weymouth
Work has begun to build an observation wheel on a beach in a seaside white Ferris wheel on the Esplanade in Weymouth will stand up to 33m (108ft) tall and is planned to be in place until BBC understands the structure, set to be installed opposite the Sir Henry Edwards statue, was manufactured in Turkey and delivered by a company named Miran before the Easter weekend, foundations in the form of concrete blocks, were placed on to the beach. It is not clear when construction will be finished and Weymouth Town Council said it cannot provide a date. The observation wheel is being paid for and managed by Spencer Hall and family-run business owns seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter returning this summer is the Super Snails ride, which had been on the beach for nearly 25 Town Council has merged pitches for attractions on the beach meaning the snails missed out, but said stakeholders were invited to apply for a new licence. Dorset Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympics sailing events held in nearby Portland Harbour but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Construction of seaside observation wheel begins
Work has begun to build an observation wheel on a beach in a seaside resort. The white Ferris wheel on the Esplanade in Weymouth will stand up to 33m (108ft) tall and is planned to be in place until October. The BBC understands the structure, set to be installed opposite the Sir Henry Edwards statue, was manufactured in Turkey and delivered by a company named Miran Lojistik. Just before the Easter weekend, foundations in the form of concrete blocks, were placed on to the beach. It is not clear when construction will be finished and Weymouth Town Council said it cannot provide a date. The observation wheel is being paid for and managed by Spencer Hall and family. The family-run business owns seven other rides on the beach, including trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter skelter. Not returning this summer is the Super Snails ride, which had been on the beach for nearly 25 years. Weymouth Town Council has merged pitches for attractions on the beach meaning the snails missed out, but said stakeholders were invited to apply for a new licence. Dorset Council approved the plans for the observation wheel in February. The resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing platform. Jurassic Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympics sailing events held in nearby Portland Harbour but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Palm trees saved from composting after outcry Beach to shut so storm-shifted sand can be spread Weymouth Town Council Dorset Council
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Much-loved' Weymouth Super Snails ride will not return to beach
A Super Snails ride, that has been a "much-loved" tourist attraction in a seaside town for nearly 25 years, will not return this summer. Owner, Cesar Palucsis, says his business has suffered as a result of the Town Council has merged pitches for attractions on the beach meaning the snails missed out, but says that stakeholders were invited to apply for a new merged site will have seven rides from one company and will include trampolines, a balloon ride, a pirate coaster and a helter-skelter. Mr Palucsis says people were saddened when they heard his ride had not been given a licence: "They brought their kids and second-generation kids and it carries on."We did have some people being upset seeing that there will not be a pitch for the snails."I tried to reassure people that we are trying to look forward, to make some way a pitch, or try to come to a conclusion with the council in a forward direction."Owners at the resort have to apply for a seasonal contract to get a pitch on the beach from March to October.A statement from Weymouth Town Council says the licenses expired in October and that "in November we contacted all stakeholders to make them aware of the tender renewal in the new year, and possible changes to attraction sites". The ride is not only popular with locals, but also with people in the rollercoaster who is from Ohio in the United States, has ridden over 3,000 rollercoasters and the Weymouth Super Snails is one of said she loved the ride so much that she went on it three times."I think it's a much-loved ride in the entire country, it's generational ride."When I was there I was so happy to see little people riding with their grandparents and they had been talking about the adventures that they had when they were children." An observation wheel, which is being dubbed the Weymouth Wheel by locals, is also being added to the beach attractions this resort previously had a £3.5m 53m-high (174ft) rotating viewing Skyline opened in June 2012 ahead of the London Olympic sailing events, but closed in 2019 due to falling visitor numbers. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
