Shopping is an experience; trying on clothes and feeling their texture, sampling local produce from Farmers' Markets or taking in the atmosphere of a bustling parade. Find places to shop near you that can't be matched by the Internet.
If you think shopping in South England is restricted to Regent Street and Carnaby Street, think again. In addition to traditional shopping centres and discount designer outlets, South East England has a collection of unique places to shop outside London that can't be found anywhere else.
Explore the narrow alleys of the 17th century Lanes, a maze of smart shops selling antiques, jewellery and designer clothes.
The Lanes in Brighton is one of the South East’s more eccentric shopping destinations and was once the heart of an old fishing town. Today the area is a maze of winding streets dotted with many unique and quirky shops, cafes and restaurants.
If hand crafted, locally made, is more your thing, then The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery is for you. Established as a charity over 50 years ago with over 100 members, it brings together a group of local professional designers and makers of fine, contemporary and traditional craftwork.
The former capital of England is a well preserved city so even shopping in Winchester means popping in to historic buildings. It makes it a wonderful place to go bargain hunting – whether you're thinking antique or boutique!
Winchester's Christmas Market sets the standard by which others are judged while one of the UK's largest Farmers' Markets (2nd and final Sunday of each month), made famous by Rick Stein, offers revered local produce from the rural county of Hampshire.
Retail therapy is one of the top reasons to come to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to feast your eyes on after a long day shopping.
At the heart of shopping in Windsor and Eton is Windsor Royal Shopping Centre, a mostly covered area that occupies the site of a 1850s railway station where you can still see Queen Victoria’s royal waiting room.
In Ashford you'll find McArthurGlen Designer Outlet where your favourite brands are priced up to 60% less, all year round.
There’s something for everyone, within this beautiful setting. Situated in the heart of the Garden of England, Kent, and designed by architect Lord Richard Rogers, this is one of Europe’s most spectacular shopping destinations.
Little Chelsea is a vibrant shopping and dining experience in Grove Road and South Street. It includes tens of independent businesses and shops specialising in art, interior design, designer clothes, antiques and many more.
Find more inspiration of some of the best places to shop with our hand-picked selection of diverse shops and destinations in South East England. Select the 'Map View' button to see what's near you.
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Outdoor Event / Activities
Edenbridge
As the air turns crisp and a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside, pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints.
The Castle is arguably at its…
Arts
Edenbridge
Head to Hever Castle in September for a contemporary autumn craft fair organised by Craft In Focus. Over the four days you will be able to purchase direct from around 180 of the UK's finest professional craft makers and artists at this craft fair…
Free Event
Basingstoke
Head to Basingstoke, Hampshire this October half term for a host of free fun activities and events for kids from 3 - 16 to enjoy.
Running from Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November 2024 in various locations around the town, visitors and…
Shopping
Shoreham by Sea
Paper Daisy Events return to Shoreham in September for a spectacular Autumn Makers Fair!
You'll discover up to 50 specially selected makers, artists & designers from across Sussex, all with exceptional quality and original products.
It will be the…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
One of our favourite events of the year – Autumn at the 'works celebrates the traditional changing of the seasons when the brickmakers completed their summertime brickmaking and prepared for the winter months. The site will be decorated for…
Arts
Southampton
Step into autumn with New Forest artist and florist Victoria Goss to create a truly stunning wreath for your door. Victoria works with recyclable bases filled with oasis form and brings a huge array of seasonal foliage, flowers and fripperies with…
Arts
Southampton
Step into autumn with New Forest artist and florist Victoria Goss to create a truly stunning wreath for your door. Victoria works with recyclable bases filled with oasis form and brings a huge array of seasonal foliage, flowers and fripperies with…
Shopping
Lee-on-the-Solent
Autumn Festival comes to Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport. This one day festival celebrating all things local, incorporates a market ‘Smile Emporium’ which brings local vendors, craftsmen and boutique businesses alongside food vendors and music.
It…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Garrett Millerick
A phenomenal stand-up comic, Garrett's breakout television performance was on the hit US late night talk show Conan (TBS).His live show Sunflower became one of the best reviewed and most talked about shows of 2018, both at the…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Josh Weller
Recently hand picked by Fred Armisen to be his opener, Josh Weller is a failed musician turned comedian, viral content maker, comic book author and podcast host. He was born in England, raised in Malaysia and now lives in London.
As…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Steve Bugeja
Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit's most exciting comedians, writers and performers. Steve co-created and co-wrote the ITV2 sitcom Buffering with Iain Stirling. A second series of the fresh new comedy showcasing Iain and Steve's…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Steve Bugeja
Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit's most exciting comedians, writers and performers. Steve co-created and co-wrote the ITV2 sitcom Buffering with Iain Stirling. A second series of the fresh new comedy showcasing Iain and Steve's…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Drishti Dance presents Avartan'24, the unique and exciting annual showcase of Kathak works, for the first time at Norden Farm.
Drishti Dance, Reading's foremost Performing Arts Company brings together its own dynamic and high-quality dance works…
Beach
Christchurch
Lined with colourful beach huts Avon Beach is a great beach to visit whatever the time of the year. Located in the coastal town of Mudeford, just east of Mudeford Quay, this Dorset beach provides great views of the Needles Lighthouse and the Isle of…
Bed & Breakfast
Lee-on-Solent
Originally built in 1901 as a large Victorian/Edwardian house, Avon Manor has served as a guest house in Lee-on-the-Solent for many years.
Music
Winchester
Awake My Soul is the incredible live concert celebrating Mumford and Son's, one of the most famous British folk-rock bands of the 21st century and their unique sound.
You'll be taken on the story of their musical journey from West London dive bars…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
The highlight of the event will be visiting Father Christmas in his magical grotto where children can select a gift of choice from the well-stocked toy shop. You can also graduate from elf school, snuggle up in front of some Christmas films, visit…
Music
Wolf's Hill, Oxted
Winner of the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition, Alim Beisembayev, will be performing an evening of glorious music from the Classical and Romantic eras, including pieces by Beethoven, Haydn, Schumann and Brahms. Following his debut…
Towns & Villages
Market Square, Aylesbury
Aylesbury is the county town of Buckinghamshire. Information about this bustling market town, it's old quarter, things to do and places to visit nearby.
Free Event
Aylesbury
Dive into a day of seaside fun at Aylesbury on Sea
A whopping 60 tonnes of sand will transform Aylesbury's Vale Park into a Buckinghamshire seaside on Sunday 7 July, offering an unforgettable day of activities and entertainment for all ages…