A BIG Wheel will come to the Sussex seafront - and it is bigger and better.

The Eastbourne Eye attraction took eight days to build and this year is 160 feet tall (roughly 50 metres), making it the UK’s largest transportable Ferris wheel.

Located on the Western Lawns, the wheel is open seven days a week from 11am to 6pm throughout the summer, offering panoramic views of the town and the stunning coastline.

Each gondola can accommodate up to six people, with a specifically adapted gondola to accommodate wheelchairs so that those with mobility requirements can also enjoy the ride.

Eastbourne Borough Council’s lead member for tourism and culture Margaret Bannister said: “We are delighted to see the return of the Big Wheel to Eastbourne seafront for the spring and summer.

“It’s such a big crowd-pleaser for people of all ages as it offers the most spectacular views of our wonderful town and coastline.

“Residents and visitors alike will enjoy it and it’s another exciting thing to put on the to-do list as Eastbourne gears up for a packed programme of events from this month.”

Ticket prices start at £6 for a junior and £8 for a standard ticket, with those under two able to ride for free.