24 Jan 2018
Tags: half term, february half term, Family, family days out, family attractions, tourist attractions, Brighton
KIDS GO FREE!
Keep the children dry, warm, entertained and inspired this half term with a FREE flight on the world's tallest moving observation tower.
Between February 10 and 18 2018, each paying adult (including concessions) can bring up to three under-16s for a flight on the British Airways i360 pod completely free of charge.
HOW TO BOOK: Tickets and free places should be booked at BritishAirwaysi360.com, at the ticket office or by calling 03337 720360.
ROCKET-BUILDING WORKSHOPS
As part of Brighton Science Festival, children can design, fly and build their own rocket – then head out onto the beach and see how far it flies! TV expert Jon London (Brainiac and Stargazing LIVE) will be leading 90-minute workshops in the British Airways i360 events rooms on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 February, between 11am and 4.30pm.
HOW TO BOOK: Suitable for children aged 11+ or aged 6+ when accompanied by an adult.
Price: £6 per child. Places should be booked at BrightonScience.com
ABOUT BRITISH AIRWAYS i360
British Airways i360 was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye. Guests board a giant glass observation pod and glide up slowly to 450ft for breathtaking views across Brighton & Hove, the South Downs National Park and the beautiful Sussex coastline.
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Further details about British Airways i360
British Airways i360 is conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye.
The iconic tower has an overall height of 162m, and a glass observation pod that glides up from ground level to 138m above Brighton beach. Visitors enjoy unprecedented unfolding views across Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coast. 'Flights' carry up to 175 passengers and depart every 30 minutes. While on board, guests can enjoy a drink at the Nyetimber Sky Bar which serves a range of drinks from Sussex including Nyetimber, an award-winning sparkling wine.
At the base of the tower is the British Airways i360 beach building which houses a stylish new restaurant, West Beach Bar & Kitchen, with sea views and a large terrace. Dishes feature ingredients sourced from the local area. The beach building also has flexible beachside events spaces which can be hired for private functions and can accommodate up to 1,100 people. British Airways i360 is licensed for weddings and couples carry marry in the pod, saying 'I do' at 138m above Sussex.
British Airways i360 has worked with the West Pier Trust to reconstruct two of the original West Pier tollbooths using Victorian building techniques. The reconstructed buildings now grace the entrance to British Airways i360, and house the West Pier Tea Room and the British Airways i360 ticket office.
The British Airways i360 shop stocks gifts and souvenirs, many of which have been created by local Brighton artists.
British Airways i360 is owned and operated by Brighton i360 Ltd.
Website: BritishAirwaysi360.com
Twitter: @BA_i360
Instagram: @BA_i360
Facebook: BritishAirwaysi360
Pinterest: @BA_i360
Hashtag: #BAi360
About Marks Barfield Architects
The late David Marks MBE was the architect-entrepreneur behind the creation of Brighton i360, together with his wife and business partner Julia Barfield MBE. They founded Brighton i360 Ltd in 2005. Previously David Marks and Julia Barfield performed a similar role creating the London Eye where they remained shareholders and directors until 2006. Together with a tight-knit group of extraordinary individuals, trusted consultants and companies, many of whom worked with David and Julia at the London Eye, they secured the planning permission, partners, land and funding for British Airways i360. Marks Barfield Architects is one of the UK's most versatile and innovative architecture practices, established in 1989. Julia Barfield now chairs the Brighton i360 board.
@marksbarfield
About British Airways
British Airways is one of the world's leading global premium airlines and the UK's largest international scheduled airline, carrying approximately 35 million passengers worldwide annually, on around 800 daily flights. The airline employs around 40,000 people, the vast majority of these at its sites throughout the UK, and has an annual turnover of £8.5 billion. It employs 2,500 people in Sussex, several hundred of them in Brighton.
British Airways is the naming rights sponsor of British Airways i360. The attraction is owned and operated by Brighton i360 Ltd.
Ba.com
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