Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth has closed 'temporarily' - why has it been shut?
The Spinnaker Tower is officially closed from today (Sunday, October 11).
The Spinnaker Tower is temporarily closed to all visitors, it has been announced.
Portsmouth’s iconic landmark, which stands 170m tall, dominates the city skyline, and is instantly recognisable to locals and tourists alike. With a viewing platform, cafe and even the chance to abseil down the tower, it’s a popular destination
But as of today (Sunday, October 11), the Spinnaker Tower has been closed ahead of a “new chapter” for the building.
A spokesperson said: “Spinnaker Tower is temporarily closed from October 11 as we prepare for an exciting new chapter. Through a new partnership between Portsmouth City Council and Landsec, the tower will continue to be one of Portsmouth’s most iconic visitor attractions.
“We look forward to welcoming you back soon.”
The reason why the Spinnaker Tower has been closed is to give Landsec an operational handover. The real estate company, which also holds Gunwharf Quays, Bluewater in Kent and Brighton Marina in its portfolio, will be the new operators for the building.
While a date for reopening has not been confirmed at the time of publication, it’s expected that this closure period will only be a short one.