Christmasville at Gunwharf Quays
ApolloDomes, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth · 21 November to 4 January 2027
Two domes on the Plaza at Gunwharf Quays host a festive immersive theatre show for families by day, a Father Christmas grotto and a bar. The Elf Emporium show uses live performance, puppetry and projection and lasts 25 minutes.
Highlights
- The Elf Emporium, a 25-minute interactive family show
- A grotto where each child receives a gift and a keepsake photo
- Classic festive films in the evening at the Pine Picturehouse
- The Bauble Bar for seasonal food and drinks
Good to know
- The grotto was showing as sold out when checked on 19 October
- Visitors usually spend 60 to 90 minutes
- The domes are wheelchair accessible
Getting there
ApolloDomes, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, ApolloDomes, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ
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