Great went up the tower with my wife for cream tea event very nice for the lady's but not really a man thing

The Spinnaker Tower is on the waterfront of Portsmouth and is essentially just an observation tower with an observation deck providing great views of the area, including the historic dockyard and ships. There is also a glass floor ("Sky Walk") in part of the floor of the lower observation deck, allowing one to see straight down. It's worth a visit, at least for those who like this sort of thing. There's a restaurant at the bottom and also a tea room on one of the observation decks in the tower, but we did not visit those. We just went to the lower observations deck and the smaller sky deck, which is open to the elements but has more limited views. read more

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Not open during the worst of the Pandemic but I can definitely get a feel for the views we could enjoy if we could get up to the view decks. New paint job now and is ready for visitors read more

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Fun experience! There is a video at the beginning after you pay for your tickets that gives a brief overview of all the famous people that have lived or resided in Portsmouth which was interesting. Then you take the elevator to the viewing floor. Great views of Portsmouth and the glass floor is a fun experience. You can also take a staircase further up to the sky garden, which offers more views with a pretty garden area (most of the flowers were dead when I visited though, not sure they're being well taken care of). Overall a fun experience, and worth doing if you're visiting Portsmouth and want good views of the city and ocean! read more

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The pride of the Portsmouth harbour. An observation tower Built in 2005. £13.5 to go up to the deck, so make sure you don't pick a cloudy day because it probably wouldn't be money's worth. Right by the outlet mall and the boats going by the harbour. It's quite the landmark of the south. You can clearly see it from miles away over on Isle of Wight, even through a British haze. read more

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I enjoyed the view up on the spinnaker tower. I believe if you purchase a ticket, you're able to enter and leave as many time as you want within that day. We were able to take advantage of that and went up during midday and returned for the sunset view. One of my favorite part was the glass floor. read more

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The Tower is a great landmark for Portsmouth... everyone I spoke with seemed quite proud of their Tower and except for the failing elevator on opening day it is pretty good. From up high you have an amazing view of the surrounding area and there are plenty of guides at the top to help point out what you are looking at. The glass floor for being the largest in the area is kind of a joke. Just don't wear your shoes on it because the docents will pounce on you. If you are exploring the area playing tourist, I would definitely make it a point to stop here and take pictures because any picture you take of the area when you are not in the Tower will probably include the Tower. read more

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I liked Spinnaker Tower, but at the same time, maybe I've just been to too many more famous, taller towers with more people space in them, because I didn't LOVE it. The most exciting thing was the Sky Walk (glass section of floor) which not all towers have, but that only gave me about three minutes of adrenaline and then I looked outside at the pleasant but not crazy breathtaking view again. It was even a nice day. Most of the staff also seemed like they didn't want to be there. It's a saturday, sure, but they work in customer service/tourism, so that surprises me when it happens. Especially when I'm paying that much. I would recommend it, but just don't have too high of expectations (literally) if you've been to a lot of high places. It only has a 180 degree view - 360 degrees would have added a lot as you could see more of Portsmouth. I do like the design of it from the outside, it's gorgeous! read more

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So this is what the fuss is about, a hundred and seventy metre high Spinnaker Tower. There is a clear floor which you can walk on, but without shoes. Not quite the highlight of my trip. On better days the views must be really stunning. Ok. It's a view, but I don't think it's added that much to Portsmouth. Yes, the shops get more trade but it's not an event centre. It's just so modern. I bet a lot of people love it. read more

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Spinnaker Tower is a must visit. I've been up to the top twice now, and would go again if it was a little cheaper. The views are amazing - right up there with the London Eye etc, mostly because the harbour scene is so exceptional in the first place. The outside lift still doesn't work - and I suspect next will, but it doesn't ruin the attraction at all. The main level includes the glass floor, which seems popular. The second level is more of the same, and the birds nest top level is "outside". The views are worth the asking price at least once Video link: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=THaW_2mHMT0 read more

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I've been saying I will go up for the tower since it's opening, 10 years ago Being quite local I've obviously taken it for granted. I saw a Groupon voucher deal which got us entry, drink and photo for 2. It worked out that the drink and photo ended up being free so I took it. As towers go it's quite a modest one but it was still great to get a view over Portsmouth that I normally wouldn't get. There's a picture chart showing where all the well-known local places are so it was fun to spot them all and see how close they really are to each other. Sky deck 1 is the main viewing deck and in my opinion the best one. This is where the glass floor is, so provided you take your shoes off you can 'walk on air'. There's a nice little gift shop on the way out (standard) but it actually has some really nice items and they are well priced, I had to drag the girlfriend out at this point as I think she was about to go on a spending spree. All in all I really enjoyed my visit and if you're in or around the area it's definitely worth doing. A nice sunny day will obviously help your views read more

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The Spinnaker Tower got a lot of bad press originally as it took much longer to build than it expected, and the glass outside lift has broken down more times than I care to remeber! Many people thought (and probably still think) it was a waste of money, but it has attracted a huge amount of visitors to Portsmouth Harbour. The tower is 170 metres high and gives breathtaking views over Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent and the South Coast. On the first deck there is a glass part to the floor where you can stand and look down to the ground below - not recommended is you don't like heights!! The Spinnaker Tower opens at 10:00 every day and entry is discounted if you are a Portsmouth or Gosport resident and take 2 proofs of identity / address with you. You can park in Gunwharf car park, or it is within easy walking distance (5 mins) from The Hard bus / coach interchange and Portsmouth Harbour station. read more

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What a beautiful structure! The color changes pretty much every night and it's such a beautiful and cool sight! Used to live off Elphinstone road and loved seeing it out of my window every night all lit up! Went inside and stood at the top looking down. Also had a beautiful view of the port! read more

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What a spectacular place. The views from the top level are magnificent, you can almost see France! The notations on the windows make it a really good place to show visitors to the city around so they can get a fell of what's where. Good lift access to all except the highest level, so wheelchair visitors and prams are unable to see the best view. read more

The millenium project (that was finished in i think 2004-5) A great view of pompey! the glass floor is a must but to be honest once you've been theres no real reason to go again. its a shame they didn't put a restaurant up there! quite expensive but if your a pompey local take your council tax bill and you can get in cheaper (not at all times think it's during the week) very expensive to build (believe it was 8 million which im sure they could have used elsewhere!) but can be seen for miles and is a nice attraction. Its located in gunwharf quay which is great for outlet shopping read more

The Spinnaker tower is a great place to go for an afternoon, for people of all ages. It has a fabulous view - i'd reccommened going on a clear day though! Kids and adults will both love it. The glass floor gives a unique view straight down through the tower too! The Tower also has (a slightly pricey) but lovely cafe downstairs. I am assured that the hot chocolate is the bets around! read more

Now I must admit that I bottled out in going up. I stood at the bottom and became very dizzy! What a coward! But I got some great photo's though. I spoke to a member of staff who said it wasn't unusal for people to leave their friends/family to go up without them. That made me feel good. It takes 28 seconds to go up in the internal lift. The tower is 170m (557ft). There are 3x decks. 1st is at 100m,2nd is 105m and the third, the Crows nest, is 110m. At the base is the Tower cafe/bar at only 5m! The first deck has a small glass floor that supposed to make one feel as if to walk on air! There is a packed lunch for coach drivers! Free admission for group organisers & coach drivers. Free refreshments for coach drivers. And pre-bookable audio guides. They advise wheelchair users to pre-book. The only day the tower is closed is XMas. Prices can be found in the photo's as well as opening times. My regret is I didn't have the guts to go up. But I really enjoyed the Gunwharf Quays shopping areas. Its certainly a place to take all the family. read more

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The Spinnaker Tower is a 170 metre high attraction that was opened in 2005. When I went to visit the tower there was a very long queue and so I was waiting for a long time. I think the prices are quite a lot but you can quite a bit of money if you can prove you are a resident of Portsmouth. A standard adult price is £7 and if you are a resident it is £4.80. I went up the tower on a nice day and it had a great view. There is a glass floor to stand on and look down. The tower looks really nice when it is lit up at night. read more

This took quite a while to build. How it was built is quite interesting - they continuously poured concrete at a very slow rate. Anyway - on a good day the views are very good. If you're a Portsmouth resident you can get in cheaper. Take your shoes off to walk across a glass walkway if you dare. It's a shame the panoramic lift has never functioned. This attraction really doesn't take long to visit. I've been a few times. read more

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Spinnaker Tower was part of a very enjoyable day out in Portsmouth. I would have been disappointed if i had paid full price but i didn't, i used my Tesco clubcard vouchers. The views are amazing and you can see the Isle of Wight. There are plenty of plaques to show you what you are looking at. Binoculars are available to hire but are expensive. read more

Having been here a few times, I would happily go again. The views are amazing and a great way of showing people new to Portsmouth what it has to offer. On a clear day you can see much of the Isle of Wight and all of the navy base and Gosport. I have also been here for a private function in the evening. We had hired it out and had access to the upsatirs viewing platforms as well as the downstairs bar area. We had a DJ and with the seating pushed aside there was some kind of a dancefloor. Drinks were pricey but the novelty of having a night out in the tower made up for that. Friendly staff, very fast lift (indoor only!) and very clean. read more

The first thing about the Spinnaker Tower is that it looks very impressive on the Portsmouth skyline. It is also located in the historic old Portsmouth, which is worth a visit. To get in to the tower is quite expensive (£7 for an adult, although you can get a discount if you book online). I would also recommend that you don't pay more and get the audio guide - you want to look out the windows, and there are good signs - so you don't really need this. Once you have taken the lift to the top of the tower then the view is amazing - you can get a really good perspective of Portsmouth, Southsea, the solent, Gosport etc. You can also see historic sites such HMS Victory and Porchester Castle. If you are not too scared of heights then there is also a glass floor on the bottom viewing deck. An enjoyable site in Portsmouth. read more

The views from the Spinnaker Tower are worth a visit. I think once you have done it once there is no need to do it again. but a worth while visit read more

When I went to Portsmouth, the Spinnaker Tower was one of the popualr destinations that I wanted to go to. When you first see it from a distance you don't think the building is that fabulous, however once you are there and standing underneath the building, the scenery is amazing. You can go in and pay to take the lift to go to the top of the tower, however I didn't go in because it was quite expensive. But I did take some photos to treasure the moment of being there. read more

As a vertigo sufferer I have to admire the tower from afar as the thought of going up it gives me the heebie geebies! That said I think it's a great landmark and as Portsmouth is so flat it's amazing how many places you can visit around the city and still be able to see it. It's also beautiful lit up at night and this month it's lit up blue for diabetes awareness month! read more

Wow, this is areal landmark now in Portsmouth. My girlfriend had her birthday party here and it was fantastic. There are two viewing platforms up the tower and a really nice cafe/bar at the base. It is a reasonable £5 something to go upthe tower and on a clear day the views are awesome. The cafe at the base has a very romantic feel and everything we needed for the party was supplied. The food cost a fortune and you couldn;t provide your own which made up most of the price for the function but for a celbration in style, it was a rgeat choice! read more

The view from the Spinnaker Tower is Stunnning, especially on a clear day, and though it costs about £8 for a single adult admission, and varying prices for other age groups and groups of people, it is worth it. When you are up there, the first feeling is that of feeling it is one of those once in a lifetime moments. It is open every day 10am to 6pm (10pm on Saturdays). It has three decks, from 100m to 110m and is something that you should definitely put on your 'to-do' list when you are in Portsmouth or the south coast in general. It is situated at the Gunwharf Quays shopping centre, so you can make a day of it in the same place. Lots of factory outlet shops and cafes/restaurants to get your enjoy to make the most of a day trip. You are also close to the sea front, so get down there and fill your lungs with some fresh sea air. read more

On the plus side, the prices have come down quite a lot recently. If you are a resident it's even cheaper. I've been up on a wet day and a clear day and it is a lovely view. The glass floor isn't as scary as people think it is because it's quite small really. I'm always tempted to stand under the spinnaker tower with my camera and take pictures of people from underneath! (It's a long way up/down though) The best thing about it is the interesting facts that there are on the walls as you look round, providing narration to what you're looking at. Go up and try to see your own house. read more

The spinnaker tower is a lovely place to visit, and it looks great lit up at night. The views are absolutely amazing, you can see for miles on a clear day. The prices arent that bad now, and are even cheaper for residents. The staff are friendly and efficient and the glass floor is so cool, lol. read more

Very impressed they have everything sorted out for wheelchair users they ask questions to see how you can get out in an emergency and have a special chair to get out. You can even go across the glass floor in one. Knowledgable staff friendly and helpful with a goldmine on knowledge. Well worth a visit and excellent for wheelchair users as well. read more

Great views from here but make sure you go up on a fine day- bit misserable if the weather is bad

Lovely views apparently so everyone tells me but i just can't go up there. If i have to go i wait till they have all been up then look at the photos across the Solent. read more

a must to do!!!! you have to stand on the glass floor!!!

An excellent place to take children and adults. Not for those who are afraid of heights. There are two floors with stunning views of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. There is a glass floor, a cafe and a gift shop. read more

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Worth the visit. Needs more than just a view. Make sure you go on a clear day