Vue Gunwharf Quays

The Vue at Gunwharf Quays is Portsmouth's main multiplex, and it's genuinely the sort of place where you can catch a proper film without driving halfway across Hampshire. Fourteen screens showing everything from blockbusters to the occasional arthouse release - so there's usually something worth your time. The cinema itself is modern and clean, with the standard reclining seats you'd expect from a chain, decent sound systems, and concessions that won't bankrupt you if you're sensible about it.

It's a solid option if you're staying at Kingfisher Caravan Park or Hayling Island Holiday Park and the weather's turned grim. Rainy afternoon with the kids? Two hours here beats another round of card games in the caravan. Adults might appreciate an evening screening as a break from the park routine - Lee-on-the-Solent's only a short drive away, so it's not a massive trek from either site.

The Gunwharf Quays location itself is worth a wander beforehand or after - it's got shops, restaurants, and sits right on the waterfront, so you can kill an hour browsing or grabbing a bite. Ticket prices vary by performance time and day, so check their website before you go. Peak weekend screenings are pricier, naturally. Matinees are cheaper and often quieter if you're taking younger kids. Allow about three hours total if you're factoring in arriving early, buying snacks, and having a look around the quays. Not a destination in itself, but a genuinely useful pit stop during a park-based break.