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Spinnaker Tower

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TT, England
+44 (0)23 9285 7520
Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 260 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: Type: Observation Decks/ Towers Cost: Fee Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth PO1 3TT England +44 (0)23 9285 7520 Fax: +44 (0)23 9285 7539 http://spinnakert... more »
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Northampton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Although a little pricey (£16.50 for 2 adults) this is well worth a visit on a clear day as the views are phenomenal! The staff are helpful, explaining a few facts about the tower on the way up. We spent a good 30 minutes at the top, and the time flew by. You should definitely give this a go. More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

OK, so it's expensive to get in but your ticket lasts all day and you can go in as often as you like. There is a lovely cafe up on the second level. The views are great and it's interesting to pick places out and to see the ferries coming and going like little dots on the water below. There... More

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Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great views but too expensive. no pricing in the cafe and only a couple of seats, we was no longer than 25mins from walking in to walking out. More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

it was good the view and everything but the price does not match the fact that it is just a tower More

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Winchester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Bit pricey for what it is but dare you stand on the glass floor? More

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London, United Kingdom
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Go on a clear sunny day, the views are breathtaking. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

You get a 'free' visit if you can't see the Solent Forts from the top. Three platforms - 1st has a glass floor, 2nd is a cafe and 3rd is 'outside' - well it doesn't have a roof. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

really worth seeing and appreciate the objectives of the architect More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The Spinnacre Tower. One of the many attractions in Portsmouth. On reaching the main viewing area you are amazed at the sights and and the distance you can see. We were there on a very clear day in May. Good visibility is an obvious bonus. It was rather crowded, mainly with exciteable overseas teenagers, making it a bit difficult to... More

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Macclesfield, Cheshire
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Marvellous views. Glass floor which I had been dreading was in fact just a small part of the floor so completely avoidable if you preferred. Coffee shop/restaurant very poor - took one look and walked away. You have to walk the final flight of steps which could be a problem for people with walking issues. Only 1 toilet. More

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