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The Square Tower

Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2JE, England
07519 505785
Ranked #9 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: The Square Tower at Old Portsmouth, was built during the reign of HenryVII in 1494. It was originally part of the sea defences of the expanding naval... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We had our wedding blessing here on May 5th 2012. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. It's beautiful and all our guest loved it. We had a friend conduct our blessing, and it was the prefect day. This building lends it's self to both formal and relaxed gatherings. Steve who runs the square tower is great and couldn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

A great venue for ots of different events. Lovely to see it being used so muchmore than ever before. Well done guys. More

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england
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Did the dark encounters tour which was very informative and entertaining,this tower was the start and end of the tour and you learn all about its history More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Charles 2 era, very rare that it is open to visitors More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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Not a lot there but worth walking thorough it if you are walking along the sea front. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We went to a nephews wedding at the square tower what a really facinating building an amazing location with fantastic view across the portsmouth estuary. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Went inside for tea and they were selling paintings etc also. Would make an excellent wedding venue. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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We got married at the Square Tower on August 4th 2011. From moment we first walked into the Upper Hall we knew it was the perfect place for us to say our vows. The Upper Hall, despite holding 80 guests, feels very intimate and has absolutely beautiful chandeliers. Steve, the manager is wonderful. He was always avaiable to answer any... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

This a such an amazing place! Right next to the sea this venue is such a unique combination of great features. How brilliant to have access to such a unique historic building with added bonus of fabulous afternoon tea with great service! An easy choice compared to all the chain coffee and tea places. A real winner for all the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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We attended a family wedding here, and it was lovely. The people were friendly, and the whole wedding relaxed and enjoyable. The location was beautiful: right on the seafront and ideal for some stunning wedding photos - the bride and groom paddling in the sea...she in wellies,he in flippers!! I,being a male, I hate weddings usually but this I enjoyed... More

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