Round Tower, Portsmouth

Name: Round Tower
Address: Broad Street., Portsmouth, PO1 2JE, United Kingdom

#21 among attractions in Portsmouth

Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base, View point

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Facts and practical information

The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Coordinates: 50°47'26"N, 1°6'32"W

Address

Broad Street.St. ThomasPortsmouth PO1 2JE United Kingdom

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Day trips

Round Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, Clarence Pier, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Cathedral.

~1860 ftN
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
9 min walk • The Spinnaker Tower is a striking landmark in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and an emblem of the city's maritime heritage. This sleek, sail-shaped structure soars to a height of 170 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the historic Portsmouth Harbour, the...
0.5 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
12 min walk • Nestled along the southern coast of England, Clarence Pier stands as a vibrant hub of entertainment in the city of Portsmouth. This seaside amusement park, with its array of rides, arcades, and attractions, offers a delightful escape for families, tourists,...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
10 min walk • Gunwharf Quays is a shopping centre located in the Portsea area of the city of Portsmouth in England. It was constructed in the early 21st century on the site of what had once been HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth.
~1040 ftE
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
6 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral church in the centre of Old Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England.
~1270 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
7 min walk • Domus Dei was an almshouse and hospice at Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is now also known as the Royal Garrison Church and is an English Heritage property and a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miN
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
18 min walk • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public; it contains several historic buildings and ships.
0.7 miN
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
19 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy was created in early 2009 to act as a single non-departmental public body for the museums of the Royal Navy. With venues across the United Kingdom, the museums detail the history of the Royal Navy operating on and under the sea, on land and in the air.
0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
21 min walk • The New Theatre Royal is a Victorian Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of Portsmouth, England, with a capacity of 667. The theatre building was constructed in 1854 as Landport Hall. It was converted to a theatre two years later. It was rebuilt in 1884 by Charles J. Phipps and again in 1900 by Frank Matcham.
~670 ftSE
Forts and castles
Square Tower, Portsmouth
4 min walk • The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
23 min walk • Portsmouth Guildhall is a multi-use building in the centre of Portsmouth, UK, located on a pedestrian square close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. Constructed in 1890, the building was known as Portsmouth Town Hall until 1926.
0.7 miN
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
18 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, formerly known as the Royal Naval Museum, is a museum of the history of the Royal Navy located in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard section of HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Round Tower?

Nearby attractions include Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Square Tower, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth (6 min walk), Fort Blockhouse, Portsmouth (6 min walk).

How to get to Round Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Round Tower:

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (6 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (12 min walk)

Train

Portsmouth Harbour (11 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (25 min walk)

Bus

Gosport Bus Station (12 min walk)
The Hard Interchange (13 min walk)