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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Music
169--170, Brighton
Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnstone bring their out-there down tempo club night to Glasgow for a bi-monthly residency.
Theatre
Chichester
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt's award-winning play. Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII.…
Christmas
Rye
Step back in time to the jazz age for our 2024 Christmas offer that will see Lamb House transformed into the fictional Mallards from E. F. Benson's 'Mapp and Lucia' book series.
Experience Lamb House decorated in all its festive finery where a…
Theatre
Chichester
Following the success of Twelfth Night, Immersion Theatre are thrilled to be reviving their acclaimed production of Shakespeare's funniest, most magical comedy of all: A Midsummer Night's Dream!
This hilarious adaptation sees Shakespeare's…
Theatre
Winchester
Oddsocks return to Winchester with another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show.
Experience the magical and spectacular A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed in the company's inimitable fantastically funny style with live music, action and…
Arts
Ford Lane, Arundel
In this duo exhibition, Catherine Knight and Lucinda Oestreicher capture natural landscapes distilled in time. These paintings created in Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Sussex Downs, expose the elusive and ephemeral characteristics of the natural world…
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
- Find out what your favourite Roald Dahl child heroes like Matilda and Charlie have got for Christmas! Discover their stockings around the Museum and earn a special seasonal hero's stamp at the end. Pick up a free trail sheet from the ticket desk…
Music
Witney
NC3 - The North Cotswold Chamber Choir explores works by composers who have responded to conflict in the world by seeking to express peace, light and hope through their music.
The programme takes the listener on an immersive and emotive journey…
Music
Uckfield
A programme which includes three significant works from the early part of the twentieth century, two of them written during the First World War.
Born in Brighton, Frank Bridge would later settle in Friston, overlooking the South Downs. His…
Talks
Southampton
Former curator Tim Craven presents his unique take on British art history in four linear parts through the works in the City Art Gallery's major new collection display, From the Renaissance to the Present Day. These gallery talks will be peppered…
Heritage & History
New Forest
This two-day event features live re-enactments including military displays with firing muskets and cannon fire, officers dining and the feeding of the troops and civilians, plus a live drum jam featuring music from the Civil War.
There will be…
Heritage & History
Woking
Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's poem 'The Hunting of the Snark'.
In the article 'Alice on the Stage' (1887), Lewis Carroll recalled that on 18 July 1874, while staying in Guildford: 'I was walking on a hillside, alone,…
Music
Steeple Aston, Bicester
Sunday 14 April 2024 – A Spring Evening at the Opera – 6.30 for 7pm in Steeple Aston Village Hall
Come and join us for a convivial evening of favourite opera choruses, arias and spring music.
Programme includes – 'Easter Hymn', from…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Amberley
Join us at Amberley museum for "A Taste of Sussex" where we are celebrating the rich heritage of Sussex, with food, drink, music, crafts and of course, our exhibits.
Browse a wide range of stalls from local artists and craftsworkers. Enjoy the…
Christmas
Ashford
Experience a Truly Magical Christmas at the Rare Breeds Centre!
Join Santa and his elves in our enchanting grotto, where your little ones will enjoy an interactive performance and receive a special gift. Get involved in festive activities, explore…
Christmas
Portsmouth
Explore the magical world of a Tudor Christmas this festive season with curator, Hannah Matthews, as she takes you a journey through Christmases past, discovering how the men of the Mary Rose would have celebrated the yuletide season.
Did the…
Arts
Portsmouth
Celebrate Halloween Tudor style!
Did you know the name 'Hallowe'en', a contraction of 'All Hallows' Eve', was first used in the mid-16th century?
This October half term we're taking inspiration from 16th century All Hallows' celebrations and…
Childrens Events
Brighton
Award-winning theatre troupe Improbotics presents A.L.Ex and the ImpRobots: an AI Show for Kids, and a brand-new science comedy show for young audiences.
Join A.L.Ex the cute robot and the ImpRobots, a team of science adventurers embarking on a…
Childrens Events
Arundel
Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly.
Lloyd and friends will join our own cast of wetland minibeasts. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd's friends…
Restaurant
Old Portsmouth
abarbistro is the perfect place to enjoy great food and drink and has unrivalled views of the Spinnaker Tower. Food served all day, every day.