Museums · South East England
Gunwharf Quays
In or near Portsmouth.
Gunwharf Quays — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gunwharf Quays is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Old Customs House is a historic pub located in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. It offers a menu of refined pub classics and a selection of drinks, making it a great spot for dining and socializing.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gunwharf Quays is a shopping outlet and leisure complex located in South-East England. It features a range of designer shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, housed in a former naval site. The area is known for its waterfront views and contemporary architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
With the establishment of Portsmouth Royal Dockyard in the 15th century, the Ordnance Office (responsible for equipping the Army and Navy alike with cannons and munitions) had to create the means of conveying weapons to and from warships in harbour, and maintaining them when not in use (a ship when not on active service would have its guns removed and placed in storage, until they were next required.) At first, Portchester Castle was used and in 1521 a sizeable storehouse was built there within the outer bailey. From the 1580s the Town Quay in Old Portsmouth was used; this was not far from the Square Tower, newly-converted at that time to serve as a gunpowder store. Later, in 1676, a wharf…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7949, -1.1058
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO1 3TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Phone
- +44 23 9283 2333
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday 10am–11pm; Friday and Saturday 10am–midnight; Sunday 10am–10:30pm
- Official site
- www.theoldcustomshouse.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Gunwharf Quays (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunwharf Quays?
- Gunwharf Quays is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 3TY), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Gunwharf Quays?
- Gunwharf Quays — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gunwharf Quays?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO1 3TY.
- Who owns Gunwharf Quays?
- Gunwharf Quays is owned by Land Securities.
- Is Gunwharf Quays a protected site?
- Yes — Gunwharf Quays is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gunwharf Quays?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 3TY.