Title: Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Gunwharf Quays Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Gunwharf-Quays-Hotels.0-l6133261-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Portsmouth](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portsmouth](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gunwharf Quays Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gunwharf-Quays.d6133261.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portsmouth Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gunwharf Quays Tours and Activities ![Gunwharf Quays featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/944bd9f5-98a3-4eec-8597-250efef063a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunwharf Quays featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/944bd9f5-98a3-4eec-8597-250efef063a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunwharf Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/695d4619-8f72-4449-8aab-7793c225103e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunwharf Quays as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/1b902451-8c3d-4025-b75c-62f0131c3af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunwharf Quays showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/abc6e991-1ec3-4344-99ec-06b43a20c601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gunwharf Quays Activities [Portsmouth travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth.dx553248634335196573) --- --- #### Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery. Beneath the shadow of the famous Spinnaker Tower is the stylish shopping and leisure center of Gunwharf Quays, where you can easily spend a day browsing the many shops and enjoying the entertainment. The site's history as an ordnance yard is marked only by the cannons that line the waterfront. Today, the area is a modern, buzzing destination, popular with both local residents and visitors. Spoil yourself with a day of shopping and eating here. Check out the more than 90 stores on the wharf, which include some of fashion's biggest names. Hunt for bargains on clothes by Tommy Hilfiger, Jack Wills and Ted Baker. Stock up on quality kitchen essentials at Le Creuset and Cath Kidston. Treat yourself to something fancy from Swarovski. Whatever it is you’re shopping for, you're likely to find it here. Take a break from shopping in one of the many cafés and restaurants. Choose from familiar fast-food chains, fine Italian cuisine and hearty American food. The Aspex café bar and the Waterfront Café offer laid-back spaces to have coffee and people-watch. Study cool new art at the Aspex, a contemporary gallery that showcases the best art from emerging artists. The main space displays diverse rotating exhibitions featuring works made using a variety of techniques. Ask about the gallery’s events schedule at the front desk to see what is happening during your stay. Speed out to sea on a powerboat trip or participate in competitive fun at the 26-lane bowling alley. Watch the latest movies at the center's multiplex cinema. The casino with a bar and restaurant is a good place to socialize during the evening. Gunwharf Quays is only a 5-minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour train station and the Hard Bus Interchange. Combine a visit here with a trip to the adjacent Historic Dockyard, another essential Portsmouth destination. ## Plan a trip to see Gunwharf Quays Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Montcalm Mayfair Townhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84100/84049/aedeffa2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Montcalm Mayfair Townhouse London City Centre CA $1,594 per person May 7 - May 12 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to London (LHR) 7.4/10 Good! (13 reviews) very clean room and bathroom Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025 ![1 Hotel Mayfair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93420000/93416100/93416052/6870c73e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### 1 Hotel Mayfair London City Centre CA $3,556 per person May 19 - May 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to London (LHR) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (371 reviews) Staff anticipated our every need. Beautiful hotel. Nice bar. Great location Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 ![The Berkeley, Maybourne ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5685/25310af5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Berkeley, Maybourne London City Centre CA $4,266 per person Apr 20 - Apr 26 found 11 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to London (LHR) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews) I didn’t have a great stay I ticked the good star. The thing about the Berkeley is it should be re-named as it bares no resemblance to the original Berkeley Hotel we first stayed in 30 years ago .It has gone through some great changes over the years the Blue bar and Collins room designed by David Collins and didn’t Sir Richard Roger’s design the entrance . Now you have the Collins room area that has nothing to do with the hotel and a strange mash up between the new Emory hotel owned by the May Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![Spinnaker Tower showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092023/2fb942f1-2c58-4dc3-b5dc-d92f4ab3d239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spinnaker Tower 4/5(18 reviews) Ascend to the viewing platform of Portsmouth's most iconic modern landmark for excellent views over the city and coast. [](https://expedia.ca/Spinnaker-Tower-England.d6092023.Vacation-Attraction) ![HMS Warrior showing heritage elements and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092025/957629f6-78ad-4aa0-9332-8eb5395091f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### HMS Warrior Enter this floating museum to learn of the fearsome reputation of the fastest and most powerful warship in the world when constructed. 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