28th August 2023

Have a Spooktacular half term at Spinnaker Tower

Get ready for a Spooktacular half term! Halloween is almost here, and for a thrilling and spooky adventure, visit Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower. This year, the tower hosts a spine-chilling pumpkin trail for a fun and frightful half-term experience.

Explore Portsmouth’s Ghostly Past

The Spinnaker Tower’s pumpkin trail goes beyond pumpkins, offering visitors a delve into Portsmouth’s eerie history through spine-tingling ghost stories. These tales transport you to another time, full of mystery and intrigue.

Get into the Spirit with Spooky Costumes

What’s Halloween without dressing up? Come decked out in your most imaginative and spooky costumes, whether you’re a vampire, witch, or classic ghost. Dress up and join the fun!

Pick up a card at reception and take the high-speed lift to Deck 1 to begin the trail, checking the lift and stairs on the way up.

On Deck 1, take in the breathtaking 23-mile views and brave the thrilling Sky Walk 100 metres above sea level – and look down if you dare! i-View touch screens provide interesting facts about sights around the Tower, from the Historic Dockyard to the Isle of Wight.

Continue the pumpkin trail in the open-air Sky Garden, enjoying the sea air and spectacular views.

Find each pumpkin, write your name next to the numbers on the card, and return it to reception for a Halloween treat – or trick!

Tony Sammut, General Manager at Spinnaker Tower, said: “Our Halloween trail adds to the fun of a trip to Spinnaker Tower and is a chance for families to enjoy memorable time together this half term. Don’t forget your spooky costumes – we’ll be keeping an eye out for our favourites!”

The Halloween trail is free with a general admission ticket. Children under 4 enter free, and there are concessions for residents, seniors, and students.

To book a general admission ticket see https://bookings.spinnakertower.co.uk/book