Tower Opening

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's, Portsea
Address
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

We will once again be opening St Mary's Tower for the general public to climb. As well as providing an insight into the inside of this tower and its iconic bells, this 206-step journey provides stunning views across Portsmouth. The last climb will be at 3.30pm.

Terms and Conditions:
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• No children under the age of 5 years or under 1m tall are allowed to climb the tower.
• No opened-toed shoes, sandals or flip flops.
• Please follow all instructions from our volunteers, the stairs are too steep & narrow for two-way traffic. Give space to others to avoid tripping.
• The tower may need to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions.
• The clergy hold the right to refuse anyone access to the tower if persons are deemed unsafe or not fit to climb.
• The church will not take any responsibility for any accident, injury, or theft on our premises. Enjoy yourself but be vigilant at all times. You climb at your own risk.
• Persons with heart conditions or pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or any condition where the effort of climbing is considered hazardous should refrain from attempting this climb. You are required to exercise due care & attention during your visit.

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Tower Opening

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's, Portsea
Address
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

We will once again be opening St Mary's Tower for the general public to climb. As well as providing an insight into the inside of this tower and its iconic bells, this 206-step journey provides stunning views across Portsmouth. The last climb will be at 3.30pm.

Terms and Conditions:
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• No children under the age of 5 years or under 1m tall are allowed to climb the tower.
• No opened-toed shoes, sandals or flip flops.
• Please follow all instructions from our volunteers, the stairs are too steep & narrow for two-way traffic. Give space to others to avoid tripping.
• The tower may need to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions.
• The clergy hold the right to refuse anyone access to the tower if persons are deemed unsafe or not fit to climb.
• The church will not take any responsibility for any accident, injury, or theft on our premises. Enjoy yourself but be vigilant at all times. You climb at your own risk.
• Persons with heart conditions or pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or any condition where the effort of climbing is considered hazardous should refrain from attempting this climb. You are required to exercise due care & attention during your visit.