A highly-anticipated giant Ferris wheel has finally arrived along Great Yarmouth's seafront.

The 'Yarmouth Eye' structure, which is 50m tall and when complete will have 36 capsules and a 216-passenger strong capacity, is currently being assembled next to the Sealife Centre on Marine Parade.

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It is already dominating the seafront skyline - with Great Yarmouth Borough Council expecting it to be visible from the Acle Straight when illuminated in summer evenings.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Big Wheel is prominent in the seafront skyline as it stands 50m tallThe Big Wheel is prominent in the seafront skyline as it stands 50m tall (Image: Archant)

Crews began setting up the big wheel last week, with much of the initial work complete by Easter Monday.

It will be open from 10am-10pm seven days a week from April - November. In line with the government's coronavirus roadmap April 12 is the earliest possible opening date, though this has not been confirmed by planners.

Riders can expect a minimum experience of eight minutes.

Council leader Carl Smith said the "landmark attraction" will boost footfall during a challenging time for the tourist economy.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Big Wheel, next to the Sealife Centre on Marine ParadeThe Big Wheel, next to the Sealife Centre on Marine Parade (Image: Archant)

Jake de Koning, of The Giant Wheel Company, said: β€œIt will offer views of Yarmouth and Norfolk for over 10 miles and we believe it will be a great attraction to what this beautiful seaside resort already has to offer.”