--- title: "LNER Big Wheel | Edinburgh's Christmas - Official Website" meta: "og:description": "Enjoy a unique perspective of our spectacular city from the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods, with sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions." "og:title": "LNER Big Wheel" "twitter:description": "Enjoy a unique perspective of our spectacular city from the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods, with sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions." "twitter:title": "LNER Big Wheel" description: "Enjoy a unique perspective of our spectacular city from the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods, with sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions." --- ##### 14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 - Various times # LNER Big Wheel [View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.95230481,-3.19431715) [Book now](#book) **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! Family tickets are available and are valid for four people with a maximum of 2 adults. **Tickets are valid for one visit at any time on your selected date.** 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. ## EH POSTCODE DISCOUNT #### - **The 20% EH postcode discount is applicable to the LNER Big Wheel at East Princes Street Gardens.** - Tickets are limited to a maximum of four tickets per event - The offer is only valid when tickets are purchased through our official website and only redeemable on certain events - You must select a Standard, **Full Price** ticket - Your billing address **must**have an EH postcode attached for the offer to work - This ticket offer is subject to availability. If the ticket price does not automatically change, the offer has been exhausted, or your billing address does not have an EH Postcode attached ## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION #### The LNER Big Wheel is open from 10:00 to 22:00 (last admission 21:30). Tickets are date-specific, but there are no set time slots and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow extra time if you plan to attend during busy periods. ##### Date and Time 14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 - Various times ##### Location Edinburgh City Centre [View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.95230481,-3.19431715) **Prices from:** £12 **Duration:** 690 min **Event type:** Christmas Market Ride + Family, Attractions, East Princes Street Market **Company:** Unique Assembly Ltd **Age Rating:** Age 0 and above **Warnings:** 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. ##### Add tickets [Book Now](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/lner-big-wheel/performances) #### Location ###### East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2DG #### Share the event ## Events we think you'd like [ [
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