One of the UK's favourite tourist destinations, the National Railway Museum in the historic City of York, is host to The Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel which attracts thousands of visitors every year keen to see this wonderfully preserved medieval city as they've never seen it before – from a height of 60 metres.
With spectacular panoramas including the Minster, the River Ouse, the old town and the other features that have earned York World Heritage Centre status, The Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel is the ideal way to get the perfect 'overview' of this wonderful city.
The wheel has 42 capsules which seat up to eight people, with wheelchair access, air conditioning and heating and for an extra touch of luxury, there's a VIP gondola with optional champagne.
For further information, please also visit our dedicated page on the National Railway Museum website, www.nrm.org.uk/events/wheel.asp
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Location
National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ.
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Opening Times
| Monday to Sunday | 10.00am to 6.00pm |
Evening Opening
| From 30 June 2007 until 2 September 2007 | 10.00am to 8.00pm (Last ticket sales 7:30pm) |
Please note that the last ride will be sold 15 minutes before these closing times, 30 minutes for VIP bookings.
Times and availability may change due to maintenance, weather or other operational reasons.
Ticket Types and Prices
| Adult | £6 |
| Child (4 to 12 years) | £4 |
| Child (under 4 years) | FREE |
| Private Gondola | £44 |
| Private Gondola with Champagne | £64 |
| VIP Gondola | £50 |
| VIP Gondola with Champagne | £65 |
Groups
For groups of 20 or more, please pre-book by telephone on 01904 686263 in order to secure your free coach parking space and pre-booked entry.
Ticket Sales
Please purchase wheel tickets from the Museum ticket desks at the NRM entrances.
The Ride
Pods have heating and air conditioning.
The ride takes approximately 13 minutes.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair users are welcome on the Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel. There are two pods accessible by wheelchair users. Please note 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.
Car Park
Parking is available at the Museum. Full day parking £7.
Road Train
The Road Train operates between York City Centre and the National Railway Museum. It runs from 31 March 2007 to 28 October 2007.
The Road Train leaves the National Railway Museum City Entrance every half hour between 11am – 4pm.
The Road Train leaves York City Centre (Duncombe Place) every half hour between 11.15am – 4.15pm.
