How Many Ferris Wheels Are in the UK? Approximately 51 Permanent Wheels (2021)

As of September 2021, the UK had approximately 51 permanent Ferris wheels over 10 metres (33 ft) tall. This count includes:

• Iconic observation wheels: London Eye (135 m), Brighton i360 (162 m), Wheel of Birmingham, The Wheel of Liverpool.
• Theme park wheels: Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor.
• Seaside/piers: Great Yarmouth, Skegness, Bournemouth, Great Wheel of Glasgow (closed 2020).
• Traveling fair wheels: Large transportable wheels touring seasonal fairs (e.g., Goose Fair, Hull Fair).

Caveats:

• No official registry; number fluctuates with openings/closures.
• COVID-19 caused temporary removals; some permanent wheels (e.g., Manchester's Wheel, 2012–2020) were dismantled.
• Smaller wheels (<10 m) at fairs, gardens, malls not counted.

For current status, check Ride Rater, CoasterForce, or local council licensing registers. The London Eye remains the tallest and most visited.