Square Tower, Portsmouth

Name: Square Tower
Address: Broad St, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

#25 among attractions in Portsmouth

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The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Built: 1494 (530 years ago)Coordinates: 50°47'22"N, 1°6'23"W

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Broad StSt. ThomasPortsmouth United Kingdom

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

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

0.4 miN
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
12 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...
~1800 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
9 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
12 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.
~640 ftNE
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
4 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.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth
18 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, sometimes known as Southsea Naval Memorial, is a war memorial in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on Southsea Common beside Clarence Esplanade, between Clarence Pier and Southsea Castle.
~620 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
3 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.
0.8 miN
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
20 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.
~670 ftNW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base
Round Tower, Portsmouth
4 min walk • The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.8 miN
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
21 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
20 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.
0.9 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Square Tower?

Nearby attractions include Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Round Tower, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth (6 min walk).

How to get to Square Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Square Tower:

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (7 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (15 min walk)

Train

Portsmouth Harbour (14 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (24 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (15 min walk)
Gosport Bus Station (16 min walk)