What's Here & What's On
The Yorkshire Wheel
Enjoy stunning bird’s-eye views over the city of York and surrounding countryside on our gigantic observation wheel - the biggest in Yorkshire! You’ll gain unrivalled views over the city, including the famous York Minster and the river Ouse, as you soar 60 metres into the sky. There’s plenty of time to take in the scenery and take photographs on the ride - which lasts for 13 minutes and will take you round 3 times. The comfortable pods are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter.
Each pod hold up to 8 people (maximum 6 adults and 2 children) and the ride is great value for money at only £6 for adults and £4 for children (aged 4-12). Why not taste the high-life in our luxury VIP pod (maximum 4 adults)? You can even enjoy a glass of champagne as you ride!
Opening Times
You can ride the Yorkshire Wheel everyday!
Monday - Sunday
10.00 - 18.00
Last ticket sales 17.30
Opening Times, Prices and Tickets
Adults £6
Children £4 (4-12)
Under 4s Free
Private pod £44 or £59 with a glass of champagne
VIP pod £50 or £65 with a glass of champagne
Please purchase your ticket at the entrance to the National Railway Museum. Why not treat a friend or relative to a special ride with a Yorkshire Wheel gift voucher? Telephone 01904 686263 to book your unique gift. Terms and conditions apply.
Groups
Riding the Yorkshire Wheel is great fun for groups of all sizes! We offer a special discount rate of £5.50 per adult and £3.50 per child (4-12 years) for groups of 20+ and FREE coach parking. Please telephone 01904 686263 to book your group visit and secure your FREE parking space.
Getting here and disabled access
The Yorkshire Wheel is located in the grounds of the National Railway Museum - just a few minutes from York city centre. Visit our how to get here page.
The Yorkshire Wheel is also accessible to disabled people. Wheelchair users are welcome on the Yorkshire Wheel. Two of our pods are accessible by wheelchair users. The door width is 74cm. Standard wheelchairs are available on site. When a pod is occupied by a wheelchair user there must be a non-wheelchair user present to enable access to the emergency button. Find out more about access and facilities within the museum.
What do people say about the Yorkshire Wheel?
Here’s just a few of the comments this year’s Yorkshire Wheel riders have made:
“The best place to see all over York!”
“Brilliant, wanted to go again!”
“Well worth it, excellent”
“Lovely views over the city, enjoyable and comfortable capsules”
“Excellent value”
“Wow!”
“The best place to see all over York!”
“Awesome, amazing!”
“Very good. If you miss a photo on the way round you have another chance or two”
Why not come along and try it for yourself!?
The management reserves the right to alter times and/or programme without prior notice.
