City aims high with new attraction
THE UK’s largest transportable attraction standing at 220ft tall is to be installed in the heart of Sheffield next month.
The ride will sit at the top of Fargate and operate from March 18 to June 5, at the site of former attraction the Wheel of Sheffield, which saw thousands of people taking in views of the city.
Following an application for planning permission by Mellors Group, the request was approved at a council meeting.
Coun Leigh Bramall of Sheffield City Council said: “This is a fantastic attraction which will bring many visitors to the city centre. The location is perfect for shoppers and those enjoying an evening out, plus families using other city centre leisure facilities like the Central Library or theatres – it will be a thrilling experience with spectacular city centre views day and night.
“The Sheffield Starflyer will make a valuable contribution to the vitality of our city centre. Working alongside the city centre BID this is one of many events and attractions planned to make our city centre a busier and vibrant place to visit.
“I hope that all those who dare, will take this opportunity to look on Sheffield from a whole new angle.”
Edward Mellors, director of Mellors Group, added: “We are pleased to be bringing one of our major attractions to the city of Sheffield and look forward to working with Sheffield Council on this project which is fully funded by the Mellors Group.
“In the Sheffield Starflyer, we have an attraction that offers not only white knuckle excitement but is also a brand new icon of the Sheffield skyline.”
