PRICES for riding on the new Weymouth Tower have been revealed.
People will be charged £8 regardless of age if they just turn up at the waterfront attraction – but passengers who book in advance through the website will pay £7.20.
Priority tickets are also available for people who don’t want the hassle of queuing.
It will cost £11 for this privilege but there will be £2 off when booking online.
A Merlin Entertainments spokesman said there will just be a single price ticket and no family discount available.
For the money, passengers will get a 10-minute ride in the viewing ‘gondola’ but this journey can be lengthened depending on demand.
The 53-metre tower is being built behind the Pavilion and is expected to open in early July.
Merlin is now looking for people with a head for heights to work at the attraction.
Six ride operator posts need to be filled. The jobs will be full and part-time and as well as operating the gondola, staff will be required to describe landmarks and recount facts about the Jurassic Coast.
The group is also looking to recruit a similar number of people to work as welcome hosts to greet passengers.
Carrying up to 70 passengers at a time, the gondola is expected to be operating at full capacity for most of the summer.
To apply for a job visit merlincareers.com
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