Gunwharf Quays is open 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm on Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday, with late-night shopping to 8pm six days a week. Landsec’s designer outlet on the Portsmouth waterfront gathers more than 90 outlet stores at up to 60% off the recommended retail price, set in a regenerated dockyard beside the Spinnaker Tower, the marina restaurants and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Below you will find the full opening and closing times for every day of the week, Sunday hours, the festive and Easter pattern, a verified guide to who trades there now, and how to arrive by car, train or ferry.
Gunwharf Quays Opening Times
The standard weekly hours below apply outside the festive period and a handful of bank holidays. Because most boutiques here sit below the 280 square metre Sunday Trading Act threshold, the centre runs a generous Sunday window of 10.00am to 6.00pm, rather than the six-hour window standard malls are held to. The larger anchor stores keep their own 11.00am to 5.00pm Sunday hours inside that longer outlet day.
| Day | Gunwharf Quays hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am – 8.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.00am – 6.00pm |
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Gunwharf Quays opening hours page before you travel.
Saturday opening hours
Saturday runs 9.00am to 8.00pm — an eleven-hour trading day, the longest of the week. Saturday is consistently the busiest day, particularly during sale periods. The 9.00am to 11.00am window is the calmest Saturday morning slot. From 6.00pm the outlet thins out as families head home; the final two hours through to 8.00pm are noticeably calmer.
Sunday opening hours
Sunday runs 10.00am to 6.00pm — an eight-hour window, two hours longer than the standard mall Sunday. The outlet model means most stores fall below the 280 square metre Sunday Trading Act threshold, so Sunday trading runs significantly longer than at flagship malls. The larger anchor stores (Adidas, Boots, M&S, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Superdry) trade the standard 11.00am to 5.00pm Sunday window inside the longer outlet day.
Opening hours today and tomorrow
The standard hours above apply on any normal trading day. The exceptions are the December festive period, Christmas Day (closed), Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, and the spring and summer bank holiday Mondays. If today or tomorrow falls outside any of those listed exceptions, Gunwharf Quays trades 10.00am–8.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am–8.00pm Saturday or 10.00am–6.00pm Sunday.
Gunwharf Quays Shops on Sunday: Opening Hours
Sunday is the one day where outlet centres and standard malls part ways. A high-street mall above 280 square metres is bound by the Sunday Trading Act to six hours, which is why most close their doors at 5.00pm. At Gunwharf Quays the majority of units are smaller than that threshold, so the centre opens its gates at 10.00am and trades through to 6.00pm — a calm, unhurried eight hours that makes Sunday one of the most pleasant days to browse.
The seven larger anchor stores are the exception. Adidas, Boots, M&S, Nike Unite, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Superdry each exceed the 280 square metre limit, so they keep the statutory Sunday window of 11.00am to 5.00pm inside the longer outlet day. If your trip hinges on one of those names, aim to arrive after 11.00am and finish before 5.00pm. Mid-morning, from opening to around noon, is the quietest stretch of a Gunwharf Quays Sunday.
Key Gunwharf Quays Store Hours
The anchor stores below are the larger units whose individual hours differ from the smaller boutiques on a Sunday. Their weekday and Saturday hours follow the centre; the Sunday column reflects the statutory 11.00am to 5.00pm window.
| Store | Typical hours (confirm for a special trip) |
|---|---|
| Nike Unite | Mon–Sat to 8.00pm · Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| Adidas | Mon–Sat to 8.00pm · Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| Polo Ralph Lauren | Mon–Sat to 8.00pm · Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| Boots | Mon–Sat to 8.00pm · Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| M&S | Mon–Sat to 8.00pm · Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| Tommy Hilfiger | Mon–Sat to 8.00pm · Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
Typical hours only — individual stores can change their times at short notice. Confirm directly with the retailer or the official Gunwharf Quays opening hours page before a special trip.
Gunwharf Quays Christmas Opening Times: Boxing Day and New Year
The festive schedule usually runs longer than the standard week, with selected mid-December dates extending to 9.00pm. The operator publishes the exact 2026 hours in late October; until then, the pattern below pairs the verified 2026 dates with the centre’s established festive rhythm — treat it as typical and confirm in December.
| Date (2026) | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Mid–late December weekdays | 9.00am – 9.00pm |
| Thu 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) | 9.00am – 4.00pm |
| Fri 25 Dec (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Sat 26 Dec (Boxing Day) | 9.00am – 8.00pm |
| Sun 27 Dec | 10.00am – 6.00pm |
| Mon 28 – Wed 30 Dec | 9.00am – 8.00pm |
| Thu 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 (New Year’s Day) | 10.00am – 6.00pm |
Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026, typically trades 9.00am to 8.00pm — a full Saturday-length day. Brand promotions tend to drop the moment the doors open, so for the best of the Boxing Day sales it is worth being on site close to 9.00am.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Gunwharf Quays opening hours page before you travel.
Gunwharf Quays Easter Opening Times and Bank Holidays
Easter 2027 falls on Good Friday 26 March, Easter Saturday 27 March, Easter Sunday 28 March and Easter Monday 29 March. Good Friday and Easter Saturday trade on extended hours, often to 9.00pm, and Easter Monday follows the bank-holiday pattern. Easter Sunday is the catch: while the smaller outlet boutiques can open the usual 10.00am to 6.00pm, the larger anchor stores — Adidas, Boots, M&S, Nike Unite, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Superdry — are required by Sunday trading law to close on Easter Sunday, so if your trip depends on one of those, choose another day.
Bank holiday Mondays typically run on extended hours of 9.00am to 8.00pm or 9.00am to 9.00pm. Easter Monday, the early May, late May (spring) and August (summer) bank holiday Mondays all follow this pattern.
Shops at Gunwharf Quays: The Full List
The shops at Gunwharf Quays number more than 90 outlet stores. A complete list of shops at Gunwharf Quays — the canonical Gunwharf Quays directory — covers premium and luxury fashion alongside heritage British brands, sportswear and outdoor labels, beauty, jewellery, homeware and a strong waterfront cafés-and-restaurants offer. Gunwharf Quays follows the McArthurGlen-style designer outlet model — most boutiques run outlet pricing of up to 60% off recommended retail price.
Premium and luxury fashion
Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Ted Baker, Reiss, Mint Velvet and Oliver Bonas — most trading at outlet pricing.
Sportswear, outdoor and shoes
Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, Reebok, Under Armour, The North Face, Berghaus, Helly Hansen, Skechers, Crocs, Clarks, Dr. Martens, Timberland and UGG.
High street and lifestyle
M&S, Boots, Superdry, Mountain Warehouse, GAP, Levi’s, Joules, FatFace, White Stuff, Crew Clothing and Cotton Traders.
Beauty, homeware and accessories
L’Occitane, Molton Brown, Rituals, The Cosmetics Company Store, Yankee Candle, Le Creuset, Denby, The White Company, Pandora, Swarovski, Hour Passion, Furla, Radley and Samsonite.
Food, drink and leisure
The Gunwharf Quays food and drink offer is unusually strong for an outlet centre — sit-down restaurants along the waterfront include Wagamama, Las Iguanas, PizzaExpress, Nando’s, Five Guys, Giggling Squid, Bella Italia, Brasserie Blanc and Cosy Club. Quick-service includes Pret, Costa, Caffè Nero, Starbucks and Greggs. The Vue cinema, the Spinnaker Tower observation deck and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are all within walking distance.
The full and current list of shops at Gunwharf Quays is maintained on the operator’s site as the official Gunwharf Quays directory.
Gunwharf Quays Late Night Shopping
Gunwharf Quays late night shopping runs to 8.00pm Monday to Saturday as standard — later than most outlet centres outside the Bicester/Cheshire Oaks flagship pair, and a clear advantage over Portsmouth city-centre shopping which closes earlier. The 6.00pm to 8.00pm weekday window is consistently the calmest part of the trading day. The genuine late-night extension is the December festive period, with selected mid-to-late December dates typically extending to 9.00pm.
Getting to Gunwharf Quays
By car and parking
Gunwharf Quays sits on the Portsmouth waterfront, signposted from the M275 (the Portsmouth spur of the M27). Parking is on-site in the Gunwharf Quays multi-storey, with charges by the hour up to a daily maximum. Address for satnav: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3TZ.
By train
Portsmouth Harbour railway station sits directly adjacent to Gunwharf Quays, with direct services from London Waterloo (about 90 minutes) and frequent regional services from across Hampshire and Sussex.
By ferry
Wightlink fast catamarans and Hovertravel hovercraft both connect Gunwharf Quays with the Isle of Wight — useful for IoW visitors making a shopping day-trip. The crossing takes about 22 minutes by catamaran.
Where to Eat at Gunwharf Quays
Notable Gunwharf Quays restaurants line the waterfront — Wagamama, Las Iguanas, PizzaExpress, Nando’s, Five Guys, Giggling Squid, Bella Italia, Brasserie Blanc and Cosy Club. The Spinnaker Tower restaurant is a short walk away with views over the harbour.
Gunwharf Quays Opening Times: Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Gunwharf Quays open?
Gunwharf Quays opens at 10.00am Monday to Friday, 9.00am on Saturday and 10.00am on Sunday.
What time does Gunwharf Quays close?
The standard close is 8.00pm Monday to Saturday and 6.00pm Sunday. During the December festive period most days extend to 9.00pm.
Is Gunwharf Quays open on Sundays?
Yes — every Sunday, 10.00am to 6.00pm. Because Gunwharf Quays is an outlet centre with most boutiques smaller than 280 square metres, the Sunday Trading Act six-hour limit does not apply, so Sunday trading is two hours longer than at standard malls.
Is Gunwharf Quays open on bank holidays?
Yes, with the single exception of Christmas Day (closed). Easter Monday and the spring and summer bank holiday Mondays all run extended hours of 9.00am to 8.00pm or 9.00am to 9.00pm. The one nuance is Easter Sunday, when the larger anchor stores must close, though the smaller boutiques open as usual.
What are Gunwharf Quays Christmas opening times?
Hours typically extend through December, with many days from mid-December running to 9.00pm. Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December 2026) closes early at around 4.00pm, Christmas Day is closed, and Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December) trades 9.00am to 8.00pm. The operator confirms the exact dates in late October.
What are Gunwharf Quays Boxing Day opening times?
Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026, typically trades 9.00am to 8.00pm. Brand promotions tend to drop the moment the doors open.
Does Gunwharf Quays do late night shopping?
Gunwharf Quays late night shopping runs to 8.00pm Monday to Saturday as standard. The genuine late-night extension is the December festive period, when selected mid-to-late December dates typically extend to 9.00pm.
What time is Gunwharf Quays open on Saturday?
Gunwharf Quays is open on Saturday from 9.00am to 8.00pm — eleven hours of trading, the longest of the week.
What time is Gunwharf Quays open on Sunday?
Gunwharf Quays is open on Sunday from 10.00am to 6.00pm — eight hours of trading. The longer outlet Sunday is two hours longer than the standard mall Sunday.
What are Gunwharf Quays Easter opening times?
The centre and its smaller boutiques typically open Easter Sunday (28 March 2027) from 10.00am to 6.00pm, but the larger anchor stores — Adidas, Boots, M&S, Nike Unite, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Superdry — must close on Easter Sunday under Sunday trading law. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday run extended Saturday-style hours.
What are Gunwharf Quays opening times bank holiday Mondays?
Bank holiday Mondays typically run on extended Saturday-style hours of 9.00am to 8.00pm or 9.00am to 9.00pm.
Is Gunwharf Quays the main shopping centre in Portsmouth?
Gunwharf Quays is Portsmouth’s principal shopping destination — a waterfront designer outlet with 90+ stores, open later than the city-centre shops, which is why it draws visitors from across Hampshire, Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
What shops are at Gunwharf Quays?
The list of shops at Gunwharf Quays includes 90+ outlet retailers across designer fashion, sportswear, beauty, homeware and food. The Gunwharf Quays directory on the operator’s site lists the full and current line-up.
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