Belfast City Council have errected a huge ferris wheel in the middle of Belfast City Center in the grounds of City Hall. Its basically a "mini London Eye". I had a chance to take a ride on the wheel during my luch break today. From the wheel we get a good view of the buildings in the city center. I can't help but think it was installed in the wrong location - It would be better out at the Odyssey Arena with views out on the river Lagan.

Here are some facts about the wheel:

Run by World Tourist Attractions, the wheel is 60 metres high and weighs 365 tonnes.

Cost a total of £4m and a further £250,000 to ship to Belfast.

Wheel has 42 air-conditioned passenger capsules and can carry up to 330 people at once.

Each journey takes approximately 15 minutes.

Admission to the wheel is £6 for adults and £4 for children.

There is also a VIP section which has a fridge, leather upholstery, a DVD player and a glass floor. The VIP pod costs £50 and £65 with champagne.