Pictures of The Yorkshire Wheel

in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire

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About The Yorkshire Wheel

What a way to enjoy a fantastic view over the amazing city of York! The new Norwich Union Yorkshire wheel is vast, it measures some 54 meters skywards and has a diameter of around 50 meters. It contains 42 air conditioned pods for up to eight spectators, with one luxury VIP pod for anyone wanting the ultimate experience whilst being high above the city.

From this terrific vantage point you can take in sweeping views of York's fine landscape, both countryside and city, with a memorable view of the Minster, and of the River Ouse.

This attraction is an ideal way for the whole family to experience York from the air, it is a comfortable way to see anything you might have missed on foot, and will leave you with a truly unforgettable experience.

The Yorkshire Wheel operates daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the last tickets available at 5.15 p.m. During some months of the year there are evening sessions between 6.p.m. and 8.45.p.m.
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Recommended towns near The Yorkshire Wheel

York in the county of North Yorkshire (0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history...
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Tadcaster in the county of North Yorkshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW)
Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape.
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Husthwaite in the county of North Yorkshire (15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction N)
Set in the spacious countryside between the Hambleton and Howardian Hills, the attractive village of Husthwaite stands on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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Knaresborough in the county of North Yorkshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction W)
This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of...
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Coxwold in the county of North Yorkshire (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction N)
Coxwold is one of those villages that appear to have changed very little with the passing of the centuries.
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Eggborough in the county of North Yorkshire (17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction S)
This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire.
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Old Malton in the county of North Yorkshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction NE)
This delightful village nestles beneath the shadow of the Howardian Hills close to the rivers Rye and Derwent.
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Harrogate in the county of North Yorkshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction W)
One of the chief town's in Yorkshire's old West Riding, Harrogate acheived early fame as a Spa resort.
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Snaith in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction S)
This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse.
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Castleford in the county of West Yorkshire (19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction SW)
This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze Age male skeleton and his chariot.
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Nearby travel help

York Station	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Poppleton Station	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NW)
A1(M) Junction 47	(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction W)
A1(M) Junction 45	(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(24.2 miles, 39.0 km, direction W)
Teesside International Airport	(40.3 miles, 64.9 km, direction N)
The Yorkshire Wheel to London	(174.4 miles, 280.5 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near The Yorkshire Wheel

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Airden House	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Hedley House Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Minster Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
The Churchill Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Blossoms York	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Ibis Hotel York Centre	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Holgate Bridge York	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Dean Court Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Holmwood House Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
The Beckett Guest House	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
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