Belfast Wheel showcases attractions in Northern Ireland

19 November 2009 -

Visitors to Belfast are now able to take a ride on a big wheel, which is one of the newest attractions in Northern Ireland's capital.

The Belfast Wheel, on the east side of City Hall, allows visitors to take a trip over 200 ft in the air, so they can view sights including the Ulster Hall and the River Lagan.

There is plenty of time to take a ride on the wheel, as it will be in place until August 2011, with children, adults and the elderly all able to sample one of the tallest attractions in Northern Ireland.

For those with more decadent tastes, it is also possible to hire a private gondola on the Belfast Wheel, which costs £50 or £70 with champagne included.

One venue viewable from the wheel is the Waterfront Theatre, which will be playing host to some popular stage events in Northern Ireland this season when the pantomime Cinderella comes to town.