Spinnaker Tower
Hampshire
City & Culture 
Coastal 
Family Friendly 
Food and drink A waterside observation tower in Portsmouth with 23-mile views, a glass-floor Sky Walk 100 metres up, and an open-air Sky Garden
Overview
Friday to Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00. Recommended times
About
Spinnaker Tower stands 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour, giving clear views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and inland to the South Downs. Visitor levels include View Decks, the Sky Walk glass floor, set 100 metres up and the open-air Sky Garden. Tickets cover all viewing levels and let you come and go on the same day. Extras range from afternoon tea in the Clouds to evenings at the Sky Bar, and seasonal abseils for thrill-seekers.Highlights
- The Sky Walk, a glass floor set 100 metres above Portsmouth Harbour.
- Open-air views from the Sky Garden at the top.
- Options such as afternoon tea in Clouds or a drink at Sky Bar after your visit.
- Panoramas that take in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the Solent forts, the Isle of Wight and the South Downs.
- Seasonal abseils down the tower if you want something more intense.
How to get here
You can reach Spinnaker Tower easily from Portsmouth Harbour station. Exit to The Hard, enter Gunwharf Quays, walk straight to the waterfront, then turn right for the tower entrance opposite Caffè Nero and Burger King. If driving, follow the signs to Gunwharf Quays underground car park and use the postcode PO1 3TZ for Sat Nav.
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