Bournemouth Eye - Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 43.156 W 001° 52.720
30U E 579156 N 5619206
This popular tourist attraction sits in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens waiting to take you up into the sky!
Waymark Code: WM4QQE
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/21/2008
Views: 21
On a clear day the views all around are fantastic as the Bournemouth Eye tethered balloon proves. You rise 500 feet up into the air to see panaramic views over 20 miles away. The offical website describes the Eye in detail:
'What is the Bournemouth Eye?
The Bournemouth Eye, Bournemouth's Highest attraction, is a spherical helium-filled balloon with an enclosed gondola that carries 25-30 passengers. Tethered by a high tensile steel cable, the balloon lifts to a height of 500 feet while providing a panoramic view of the English Channel and surrounding area (over 20 miles) from the highest public observation point in Bournemouth.'
We took some excellent photographs from the balloon as we could see for miles around.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
From the website:
April to September.......... 7.30am till 11pm
(times may vary according to the weather conditions)
The Bournemouth Eye is removed from the lower gardens during the winter period.
Admission Prices:
Adults £10.00 Child £6.00 Under 2's Free Senior £7.50 Student £7.50
The Bournemouth Eye has discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more.
Tour Operator rates available. POA
Corporate function rates available. POA
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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