Wheel of Fives
As a sponsor of this years Sunderland Illuminations, we felt like we had to go and try out the Big Wheel for ourselves!
The Illuminated Observation Wheel has once again been a big hit with everyone visiting the Illuminations at the seafront, and is one of the events favourites for kids and adults alike.
As the Illuminations come to an end tomorrow night, we felt that we needed to see what the views of Seaburn and Roker are like from the top of the wheel.
So on this beautiful Friday morning (we were lucky with the weather!) our drivers and staff braved the cold and went up 120ft high to hold the famous fives in their carriages! A huge thanks to Bobby from the VUE Giant Wheel for making this possible!
This is not the only initiative that we have come up with to help promote the Sunderland Illuminations, we also have our Illuminated Taxi which will stay lit up until tomorrow night.
“We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Sunderland Illuminations which have proved to be bigger, better and more popular than before
They fabulous display of lights and the amazing features in Roker Park have attracted families in their thousands to the twin resorts of Roker and Seaburn.
Sunderland City Council, Sunderland Live and everyone else involved deserves to be congratulated for putting on such an outstanding event.”
Trevor Hines Managing Director at Station Taxis
This year’s Sunderland Illuminations have proved to be a huge success with the people of Sunderland and beyond, with record numbers of visitors attending.
You can watch the Sunderland Illuminations end in spectacular style, with a fantastic fireworks finale tomorrow on Bonfire Night. The last evening of this years’ sparkling event will start at 5pm and end at 10pm, with last entry into Roker Park at 9pm.
The Illuminated Observation Wheel will operate 6pm -10pm every night until Saturday 5 November. Adults £4, children £3, or family ticket £10 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Motorists are advised that Whitburn Road between the Marriott Hotel and Bungalow café will be closed on Saturday night between 6-10pm to accommodate the expected number of visitors.
John from Facebook said: “The Illuminations are superb and I have no doubt the grand finale on Saturday will be a spectacular end!”
The firework extravaganza will be delivered by Double winners of the British Fireworks Championship “Fantastic Fireworks” The display will start at 9.30pm, with perfect viewing from Cliffe Park and along the seafront.
Tickets can be bought from: City Library (Fawcett Street), Bunnyhill Customer Service Centre, Washington Town Centre library, Houghton Library, Sandhill Customer Service Centre and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. Tickets are also available from booths around Roker Park and at, Bede’s Cross and Marine Walk from 5pm every day during the event.
Further details of all the activities for the Illuminations event are available at: www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/illuminations or for Twitter follow @SeeitDoitSund
