CROWDS turned out in force despite inclement weather for the official opening of Clacton’s giant new attraction.
The official ribbon cutting for the opening of the 150 Anniversary Wheel at Clacton Pavilion took place on Sunday.
It marks the start of Clacton’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Billy Peak, owner of Clacton Pavilion, said he was overjoyed at the opening of the observation wheel, which towers above Clacton’s seafront.
Scarlett Russell and Elodie Soper on the Anniversary Wheel at Clacton Pavilion
“It has been great to see so many people out and about and the response to the wheel has been fantastic,” he said.