Spinnaker Tower
Emirates Spinnaker Tower
A 170-meter observation tower shaped like a sail. Glass floors let you look down on Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight.
The Spinnaker Tower opened in 2005. Its design is inspired by a sail, and it is a landmark of Portsmouth. An elevator takes you to an observation deck about 100 m high, where you can see a 360-degree panorama of the naval harbour, the Historic Dockyard, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight across the water. On clear days, you can see more than 30 km. The observation level has one of the largest glass floors in Europe, and adventurous visitors can pay extra for a thrilling descent on the outside of the tower. Online tickets cost about GBP 15. The tower is located in the Gunwharf Quays shopping area and is within walking distance of the Dockyard.
Opening hours
10:00–17:30 (seasonal adjustments)
Nearby sights
- HMS Warrior (1860)
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- HMS Victory
- Mary Rose Museum
- Old Portsmouth & Round Tower
- Portsmouth Cathedral
- Royal Garrison Church