Spinnaker Tower

The Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays

Type: Tower

The Spinnaker Tower is a national icon. It is a striking viewing tower on the south coast offering the public spectacular views from 3 platforms.

Visit the Tower's 3 viewing platforms where you can literally 'walk on air' on the exciting glass floor, learn about the history of the harbour and experience the 'wind in your hair' as view deck 3 is open to the elements! The stylish Tower Cafe/Bar below offers stunning views, great coffee, classic sandwiches and cakes by day and bottled beer by night.

SPECIAL OFFERS:
Why not buy an annual pass giving you unlimited admission for a whole year, plus a number of discounts at other top attractions!
For full details of current offers please click on the website link on the right.

To purchase discounted tickets please call the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre - 023 9282 6722. (Residents tickets are only available at the Spinnaker Tower).

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult to 31.01.12£8.00 per ticket
Child (3-15yrs) to 31.01.12£6.30 per ticket
Senior or Student to 31.01.12£7.15 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open New Year
Open All Year
01/02/2012 - 31/07/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
Bank Holiday10:0018:00
01/08/2012 - 31/08/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0019:00
Tuesday10:0019:00
Wednesday10:0019:00
Thursday10:0019:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0019:00
Bank Holiday10:0018:00
01/09/2012 - 31/01/2013
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
01/09/2012 - 31/12/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
Bank Holiday10:0018:00

* Closed on Christmas Day.
On the following dates view deck 2 will close at 3pm and the rest of the Spinnaker Tower will remain open as normal:

No dates for closures.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour. Directly beside the tower.

Road Directions

Exit the M27, taking the M275 into Portsmouth. Follow brown tourist signs to the Historic Waterfront, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower.

Accessibility Information

Accessibility Information Icon

Spinnaker Tower

Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3TT

Tel: +44 023 9285 7520

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Tower Cafe/Bar for high quality sandwiches, baguettes, cakes, crisps, Fairtrade coffee and tea.

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 15
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • Chinese audio guide
  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Italian audio guide
  • Japanese audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide