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Spinnaker Tower

Daily

Cost: £7; concessions £6.20; 3-15 yrs £5.50; under 3s free

Hours: Sun-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Aug 10am-10pm

The Spinnaker Tower rises 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays, piercing the city's skyline and offering sensational views of the harbour, coastline and the city itself.

Take the slow-rising panoramic lift or zoom up in the high-speed internal lift to the tower's three levels. View Deck 1 has the largest glass floor in Europe and sends hearts leaping into mouths as visitors peer down onto the city and harbour. View Deck 2 holds the Time Telescopes, through which the harbour's history cleverly unfolds, while The Crow's Nest, open to the elements at 360 feet, is only for the fearless.

Spinnaker Tower