LNER Big Wheel

The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city.  

Enjoy the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods with incredible views of the historic Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, and sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions.  

One ride on the Big Wheel won’t be enough! 

Edinburgh residents with proof of their EH postcode will receive a 20% discount. 

Family tickets are also available. Family tickets are valid for four people with a maximum of 2 adults. 

Tickets are valid for one visit at any time on your selected date. 

 
Open 10:00—22:00 pm (last admission 21:30 pm). Tickets are date-specific, but there are no set time slots—admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please allow extra time if you plan to attend during busy periods. 

Each pod can fit up to 6 people – at peak times you may be required to share with others, pods are not exclusive. 

An adult ticket holder must accompany children 13 and under. If you can toddle, a ticket is required. 
The Big Wheel pods can accommodate manual wheelchair users. 

LNER BIG WHEEL OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS  

Open 10am to 10pm daily with last ride at 930pm. Differing opening hours below for specific dates.  

Wednesday, 24th December: 10:00 - 20:00 

Friday, 26th December: 12:00 - 20:00 

Wednesday, 31st December: 10:00 - 17:30 

Thursday, 1st January: 12:00 - 20:00 

Sunday, 4th January: 10:00 - 18:00

• Christmas Market Ride
• £12.00
• 15 November 2025-4 January 2026
• 300 minutes - 720 minutes
• Edinburgh's Christmas - Big Wheel
• Big Wheel
• Age 0 and above
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  Your ticket time (e.g., 10:00 AM) shows when the wheel opens. It's valid for one ride anytime during the day, from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Tickets are only valid for the selected date and cannot be used on another day.