i360 Brighton

[Plantaholic]

My GD and I have booked to go to Brighton in June, staying in the Queens Hotel on the front, she wants me to go on the i360, not sure about that, have any of you ladies been on this ride? I haven't been to Brighton since a child, it was our nearest seaside when I lived at home. I have booked the hotel, secure parking now have to decide about booking this ride, I gather there is a bar so I will have to just get drunk, or perhaps not.

[Gemini]

Ooh, I don't know anything about this Plant! I presume your GD knows you well and wouldn't suggest it unless she thought it was something you could do.
When I am unsure about a ride, I look for a You Tube video of it to get a feel for it.

[Gemini]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvOKZOWlGXs

[Oma]

Plant it looks amazing it's not a ride it's a observation capsule raises slowly to get spectacular views 😊

[Mimi]

Plant I would definitely go on it.
As Oma has said, it's not a ride , it's more of an observation capsule like the wheel it London and Liverpool. It goes slowly around so that you can enjoy the views which will be lovely.

[Clover]

Looks a very gentle experience Plant and I'd definitely go for it. I was a bit dubious about going on the London Eye but loved it and this looks very similar.

[Plantaholic]

i360 booked, Hotel booked, car park booked. looking forward to 3 days with my GD in June.

[Gemini]

Sounds wonderful Plant

[Daisy]

Plant, you'll have a lovely time. I often used to shop in Brighton when we lived in Worthing, and it was always a popular destination with our visitors. The i360 looks brilliant - a combination of the Eye and the Seattle Space Needle, with touches of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. They've done a lot of work on the Pavillion since we lived around there - well worth visiting.

http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/

[Gemini]

I have always wanted to go to Brighton.

[Daisy]

Gem - I love Brighton! I first went there when I was a teenager and loved it then, and the best thing about living in Worthing was having Brighton on your doorstep for shopping, theatre, live music and all the usual seaside entertainments, although the beach is pebbles. I love The Lanes with all the quirky shops and the town has such a lively atmosphere.

[Plantaholic]

Want to go to the Lanes Daisy, hotel at the end of the Lanes. I hope we can visit the Pavillion, I am sure GD will be reluctant but she loves me so fingers crossed.

[Daisy]

Plant - I used to love browsing round The Lanes! I'm not keen on visiting old buildings of any kind, but the Pavilion really is interesting and different. I like the contrast between the opulence of the 'reception' rooms and the cave-like kitchens. Also it's right there in the middle of town - not in 500 acres of grounds like most stately homes.

[Plantaholic]

Looking forward to visiting it Daisy