Spinnaker Tower is the iconic landmark of the waterfront skyline of Portsmouth. You haven’t seen the surrounding coast, country or city until you’ve seen it from the Tower. Our viewing decks, with their floor to ceiling glass walls, offer views stretching up 23 miles on a clear day.

It’s these views, up to 23 magnificent miles of them, including some of the most spectacular sights in the British Isles, that make it a must-see attraction for visitors to the south coast.

Your Spinnaker Tower experience starts with a brief introduction to the Sail of The Solent.  Then head up in our high-speed lift which travels at 4 metres per second. In just 28 seconds, you’re stepping onto the viewing decks where Portsmouth – The Great Waterfront City – is showcased in all its glory.

The Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and Warrior can be seen alongside today’s world-class Naval fleet – all against the stunning backdrop of the Solent, the South Downs and the rolling landscape of the Isle of Wight. The views change with the time of day, the seasons and the weather and no two visits are ever the same.

Our view deck host is also on hand to answer any specific questions you may have and to point out anything that may be happening in the harbour, or why not download one of our audio stories to find out more about the rich history of Portsmouth and the landmarks that can be seen below. The view is ever changing with warships and cruise liners heading in and out of port, events taking place across the city and harbour and even the time of day creating a different view.

Are you brave enough to venture across our glass Sky Walk?! Located in the middle of view deck 1, 100 metres above the harbour. It is made of 3 layers of glass totalling just 60mm in depth, but is strong enough to hold a total weight of 288 stone – the equivalent of 2 black rhinos! Looking down through the glass gives you a whole new perspective on the harbour below. Feel free to walk, jump or even dance across!

Head further up into the Sky Garden which is open to the elements, feel the fresh sea air on your face & marvel at the view from our highest viewing deck. Look up, you might even catch a glimpse of our resident owl!