Exciting pop-up shops open in Gunwharf bringing more options to shoppers this Christmas - including Yankee Candle
Several new pop-up shops have opened in Gunwharf Quays to provide more options to shoppers this festive season.
The likes of Yankee Candle, Calendar Club and The Christmas Cabin are all now open in the shopping centre until the new year. Alongside this, Gunwharf are now offering gift wrapping services and extending opening hours to help shoppers complete their Christmas shopping in time.
The popular Yankee Candle store is located next to New Balance offering a selection of scented candles, diffusers, and wax melts. Calendar Club is stocking an array of 2026 calendars as well as diaries, planners, stationery and books.
Stocking all things festive, The Christmas Cabin has opened next to Superdry selling the likes of stocking fillers and gift-wrapping essentials.


Shoppers can also utilise the Gunwharf Quays new gift wrapping station located on the Avenues opposite Ralph Lauren until December 24. The service is free of charge for customer who has spent over £100 in any store or alternatively a £3 charitable donation to The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Charity Appeal. It is open from 12pm to 6pm.
Yvonne Clay, Centre Director at Gunwharf Quays, commented: “This year, between the array of gifting options available at our festive pop-ups, and our gift wrapping service, we’re hoping to make our guests’ Christmas shopping experience effortless.”
Thursday, December 18 will see be the last chance for customers to utilise the extended opening hours at Gunwharf with shops open from 10am to 9pm. On Christmas Eve, guests will be able to shop from 9am-5pm and from 9am-8pm on Boxing Day. Gunwharf Quays will be closed on Christmas Day.