i360 opens abseiling challenge up to the public

On Saturday, April 28, 29 fundraisers abseiled from the i360 glass pod for children's charity Rockinghorse.

Now the seafront attraction is offering abseiling mornings for thrill-seekers throughout the summer and autumn.

The first iDrop dates are now on sale for June 2, July 7 and August 4.

Iain Tindall, director of iDrop Abseil operator Belay Rope Access, said: “The sheer exposure of British Airways i360 is what makes this abseil special because unlike other venues, you are descending in open space rather than against a wall. And the position on the seafront makes it unique.

"I would challenge anyone not to feel a few nerves when faced with a 450ft drop, so even for experienced people, this will present a fearsome challenge.”

The i360 said the challenge is ideal for a charity challenge, hen or stag activity, or an adrenaline-fuelled start to the weekend.

Boxer Chris Eubank Jr took part in the charity abseil last month, and said: "Everything in your body is telling you stay in the pod; you’re 450ft in the air! It’s an adrenaline rush, I enjoyed it, and it’s something you can say you’ve done for the rest of your life.”

Fellow abseiler Allyshia Vallier, 16, said: “At the start it’s very scary but it was amazing; you’re looking out at the view and all you could hear up there was yourself, your thoughts and the sea, and it’s very calming - it was amazing.”

iDrop Abseil tickets are £120 per person.

To find out more, visit: BritishAirwaysi360.com/iDropAbseil