The Bournemouth Eye Faq's

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.

Where is the Bournemouth Eye located?
The Bournemouth Eye is located at the beautiful Lower Gardens in the centre of Bournemouth. click here for map

What are the hours of operation?

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.

What is the ticket price?

Adults  £10.00  Child £6.00  Under 2's Free  Senior  £7.50  Student  £7.50

Are discounted tickets available?
The Bournemouth Eye has discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more.
Tour Operator rates available. POA
Corporate function rates available. POA

Is the Bournemouth Eye illuminated at night?
Yes. At night, the balloon is brightly illuminated to glow like the moon, creating a "romantic personality" for passengers.

Where can you purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased at the Lower Gardens Box Office, via telephone, or through our Online Bookings.

Is the Bournemouth Eye wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The gondola can accommodate up to three wheelchairs per ride.

How long is the average ride time?
The Bournemouth Eye can operate at up to 12 minutes per ride.

What if the cable breaks?

The short answer is it won't! The cable has a near breaking strain in excess of 48 tons. This is compared to the maximum lift exerted by the balloon of just 4 tons. After taking into consideration the weight of all the equipment and the passengers, the balloon is actually only left with an upward pull of approximately 1 1/2 tons. Thus, the stress on the cable is in fact very small.

Who are S & D Leisure?
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