Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Name: Gunwharf Quays
Address: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9283 6700

#7 among attractions in Portsmouth

Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema

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Facts and practical information

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. This was one of several such facilities which were established around Britain and the Empire by the Board of Ordnance, where cannons, ammunition and other armaments were stored, repaired and serviced ready for use on land or at sea. Later known as HMS Vernon, the military site closed in 1995, and opened to the public as Gunwharf Quays on 28 February 2001 after six years of reconstruction. The landmark Spinnaker Tower, which stands close to the site on pilings in Portsmouth Harbour, was opened on 18 October 2005. ()

Coordinates: 50°47'45"N, 1°6'24"W

Address

St. ThomasPortsmouth United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9283 6700

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Day trips

Gunwharf Quays – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, HMS Victory, Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth War Memorial.

~410 ftW
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
2 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...
0.4 miN
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
HMS Victory, Portsmouth
11 min walk • HMS Victory is an emblematic figurehead of British maritime history, residing in the historic dockyard of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This majestic ship, launched in 1765, is the world's oldest naval ship still in commission and is most renowned for her role as Lord...
0.4 miS
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
10 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.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
17 min walk • The City of Portsmouth War Memorial, also referred to as the Guildhall Square War Memorial, is a First World War memorial in Guildhall Square in the centre of Portsmouth, Hampshire, on the south coast of England.
0.5 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
13 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.
~1770 ftN
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
9 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.
0.4 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base
Round Tower, Portsmouth
10 min walk • The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1930 ftN
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
10 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.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
15 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.
0.4 miS
Forts and castles
Square Tower, Portsmouth
12 min walk • The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.6 miE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
17 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)

When is Gunwharf Quays open?

Gunwharf Quays is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gunwharf Quays?

Nearby attractions include Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth (2 min walk), East Side Plaza Portsmouth, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Aspex, Portsmouth (4 min walk), HMS Warrior 1860, Portsmouth (5 min walk).

How to get to Gunwharf Quays by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gunwharf Quays:

Train

Portsmouth Harbour (3 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (19 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (4 min walk)
Gosport Bus Station (13 min walk)

Ferry

Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (11 min walk)
Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (6 min walk)