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If you are unable to use the stairs you can see the 360 view on our Millennium Promenade tour via the website. Great Vantage Point to see the Ships leaving and arriving. There is no disabled access to the tower, but is free to enter. The Round Tower one of the original Henry VII's fortifications and it was from this location that a chain ran over to a wooden fort on the Gosport side. Once raised it provided a formidable barrier to the inner harbour and Portsmouth Town. www.360tours.uk
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Historic fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour. From this tower people have watched ships leaving and returning for many centuries, including The Mary Rose and The Falklands Taskforce. Even if you do not value the history it is a great place to sit and watch the constantly changing view as ships pass through this very busy channel.
Ian MortonIan Morton
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Beautiful spot in old Portsmouth with lovely views of the harbour. There are seats available on top of the tower. Some quite steep steps and low arches, so it's a bit tricky for those with mobility issues. If you're in Portsmouth for a visit, it's worth going along to the Round Tower, just round the corner from Gun Wharf.
Marc FarmerMarc Farmer
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I always return here when coming back to Portsmouth, but this is my first review. Excellent views of harbour entrance, but on the way up to tower, beware of smells of wee in the enclosed area. I passed the tower many times during my navy days,when entering Portsmouth Harbour.
William McDowallWilliam McDowall
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Good vantage point to watch ships go pass the harbour. Used to be an important defensive mechanism against invaders. If you're lucky, you can see the military vessels in Portsmouth depart (including aircraft carriers) so the perfect place to see them in action is here
Anthony ChanAnthony Chan
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Historical tower, a great vantage point at the mouth of the harbour, brilliant place to watch everything coming and going. Also a lovely spot for a bite to eat with a restaurant/coffee house.
Will HardinWill Hardin
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Nearby Attractions Of Round Tower
Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Spinnaker Tower
Clarence Pier
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum
HMS Warrior
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Portsmouth Cathedral
Royal Garrison Church
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Broad St, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2JE, United Kingdom
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The Round Tower is a 17th-century tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark. Built as an astronomical observatory, it is noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn helical corridor leading to the platform at the top, and its views over Copenhagen.
attractions: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, Clarence Pier, The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Portsmouth Cathedral, Royal Garrison Church, Treasure Island Adventure Golf, restaurants: Slug & Lettuce - Portsmouth, Zizzi - Portsmouth, The Still & West, Old Portsmouth, All Bar One Portsmouth, Ship Anson, The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays, Las Iguanas - Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, Nando's Portsmouth, Bella Italia - Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, Spice Island

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