How high does the Brighton i360 go?

The viewing pod rises to 138 metres; the tower itself is 162 metres tall.

How long does the i360 flight last?

Around 25 minutes from boarding to landing.

What if the weather is bad?

If you cannot see both Brighton Palace Pier and the old West Pier, you are offered a complimentary return ticket valid for three months.

Is the Brighton i360 accessible?

Yes. Wheelchair users can book in advance, a carer goes free and assistance dogs are allowed on the pod if declared when booking.

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Brighton i360, Brighton Seafront

Brighton i360 is a 162-metre observation tower on the seafront at the root of the old West Pier. Its glass pod rises slowly to 138 metres on a journey of about 25 minutes, with views over Brighton and the South Downs and, on clear days, to Beachy Head and the Isle of Wight.

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What it is and why it matters

The tower opened on 4 August 2016 and was designed by Marks Barfield Architects, the practice behind the London Eye. Its pod was designed and built by the cable-car firm POMA. At just 3.9 metres across at its widest, the tower holds a Guinness World Record as the most slender tower in the world. It stands at the landward end of the West Pier, which closed in 1975 and has been a ruin since a fire in 2003.

Visiting practicalities

The ticket office is in a rebuilt tollbooth on Kings Road next to the tower. Book online in advance to secure a time slot, especially at weekends and in school holidays, and arrive at least 20 minutes early for security checks. The pod holds up to 175 people. If visibility is so poor that you cannot see both the Palace Pier and the old West Pier, you are offered a free return ticket valid for three months. Wheelchair users can book online, in person or by phone, and a carer goes free. Assistance dogs are allowed on the pod if declared when booking.

Nearby and combining your visit

The beachside building has a restaurant, exhibition room and shop. From the tower you can walk along the seafront to Brighton Palace Pier, or head inland to the Lanes and the city centre.

Highlights

162 m tower with a pod rising to 138 m
Opened in 2016, designed by the London Eye architects
Guinness World Record as the world's most slender tower
Views to Beachy Head and the Isle of Wight on clear days

Good to know

Arrive at least 20 minutes before your slot for security checks.
Free return ticket if poor visibility hides both piers.
Open all year except Christmas Day and a short maintenance period in January.
One carer goes free with a disabled visitor.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: brightoni360.co.uk · designingbuildings.co.uk