Spinnaker Tower
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Book Spinnaker Tower tickets for one of the best attractions in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city bursting with culture and history, and Spinnaker Tower offers the best views of them all. With a past connected to royalty, the Royal Navy and D-Day, you're invited to discover a day of breathtaking views and jaw-dropping history at Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
Everything you need-to-know about Spinnaker Tower:
- Suitable for: All ages!
- Opening Hours: See 'More Info' below
- Tickets include: 23-mile views, High-speed Lift, Sky Walk, Sky Garden, Visit as often as you like on the day of your visit
Things to do at Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth
Standing at a staggering 170m high with 560 stairs to the top, after 18 years, Spinnaker Tower still reigns as one of Portsmouth's most popular attractions, with things to do, see, experience and enjoy for all ages:
- Enjoy the best views of Portsmouth from atop Spinnaker Tower
- Marvel at your surroundings, featuring Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent and South Downs
- Discover first-hand the history of the Tower with a short animated film, Sail of the Solent
- Soar to the top of the Tower in a high-speed lift that'll have you there in 28-seconds!
- Visit View Deck One, standing at 100m high with spectacular views spanning for 23-miles
- See historical sites from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose
- For thrill-seekers, step foot onto the glass floor known as the Sky Walk
- Head further up the Tower to explore the Sky Garden, where you'll be exposed to the elements on Spinnaker's highest viewing deck
- Discover the outside of the Tower in a virtual reality experience known as Altitude
- Feeling peckish? Head to The Waterfront Cafe and indulge in light snacks and sweet treats
- Grab a locally-sourced souvenir from the gift shop to end your experience!
Fun facts about Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower
Prepare for your trip to Portsmouth with a few fun facts about the iconic Spinnaker Tower!
- Since opening in October 2005, the Tower has seen more than 5 million visitors
- The lift travels 100m in just 28 seconds
- The Sky Walk was once the largest glass floor in Europe!
- In high winds, the Tower can move up to 150mm - if you feel it move, don't worry, you're perfectly safe!
- There are a total of 560 stairs to reach the top of Spinnaker Tower
- A qualified abseiling team clean the windows, with a total of 120 covering the Tower
- Previous famous guests at the Tower have included Kate Middleton, Emma Bunton and Richard Branson!
Book Spinnaker Tower tickets for one of the best things to do in Portsmouth!
How to find us
Address: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO1 3TT
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Food and drink
- Public transport accessible
Yes! The team at Spinnaker Tower aim to ensure that the attraction is accessible for all.
- There is an internal lift to the View Deck and to The Clouds
- The Sky Garden is only accessible via stairs
Your General Admission ticket has no time limit on it, meaning you can spend as long or as little as you'd like at the attraction.
However, most visitors spend approximately 40-minutes onsite.
The opening hours for Spinnaker Tower are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:30am to 6:00pm (last admission 5:30pm)
- Friday to Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm (last admissions 5:30pm)
- Spinakker Kitchen & Bar: Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 6:00pm