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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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Towns & Villages
Tudor houses, Georgian homes, village pond and mediaeval church set on the green. This is the picture postcard village of Ditchling.
Picnic Site
Dichling
Ditchling Beacon is located 7 miles to the north of Brighton and just south of the village of Ditchling. At 248 metres above sea-level, Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex and offers commanding 360 degree views from its summit. Look…
Boat Trip
Thames Ditton
For a fun day out why not hire a boat and cruise along the Thames.
Childrens Events
Portsmouth
This Easter, discover the equipment the dive team excavating The Mary Rose wreck site used to uncover the ship and her many thousands of fascinating Tudor objects.
How did divers, over 40 years ago, locate and uncover the thousands of objects…
Dance / Dancing
Brighton
Street dance skills from the winners of the third series of *Britain's Got Talent*, still going strong.
Music
Newbury
Newbury is set for its biggest Christmas celebration yet and the Racecourse is part of the festivities on Saturday 16th November.
Music
Maidenhead
With the Already in Berlin Band.
A tribute to the greats of early jazz.
Straight forward hard-swinging string-led early jazz with London's newest classic jazz band. A drummerless line-up with a collective spirit of music-making reminiscent of…
Theatre
Winchester
This hilarious new dance fuelled comedy follows burger bar employees, Natalie and Kyle, as they fall in love with Northern Soul.
Trouble is Natalie and Kyle are not that soulful!
But long after a weekender in Skegness our star-crossed lovers can't…
Theatre
Winchester
Written and performed by Will Pickvance
William's school report is not good. But his tricks on the piano are so impressive, his teachers have picked him to play at the prestigious concert for Mozart's birthday celebrations in the city of Salzburg…
Shopping Centre
Chatham
The Dockside Outlet Centre is home to over 40 retail leading retailers offering great discounts.
Exhibitions
New Forest
From the sleek and stylish Bessie to the futuristic Whomobile and a menacing Dalek, the National Motor Museum's new collection marks the 60th anniversary of the British sci-fi series, Doctor Who and opens to visitors from 23rd November 2023 until…
Music
Brighton
We are delighted to host a weekend of live music at our favourite little venue - The Pipeline.
There will be 24 multi-genre bands spread over two and a half days, with an earlier finish on the Sunday evening which includes an after party.
TICKET…
Music
Brighton
We are delighted to bring you a second edition of "Does My Festival Look Big In This" Another weekend of multi-genre bands in our favourite little venue.
Healthy Junkies
Mixing Punk Rock with Grunge, Psychedelic Rock, New Wave, Garage, Glam and…
Special Events
Selborne
The perfect day out for pooches and their people, with classes and more!
With fun novelty classes for your doggy companions (and for their owners!) to take part in, as well as South Downs National Park joining us for obstacle courses for their…
Festival
Burley
Does your pooch deserve some love this summer?
Dogstival returns to the Burley Park, in the heart of the New Forest National Park on 31st May-1 June 2025 and is packed full of canine approved entertainment.
Comedy
Winchester
"Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean you're not being followed!"
Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again.
This time, he's been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence.
Now, he's now set to…
Music
Maidenhead
British piano star Dom Pipkin is accepted as a native in New Orleans - one of the 'local' piano players and described by Blues in Britain magazine as 'one of the world's greatest exponents of New Orleans piano'.
His solo shows are loved throughout…
Community
Worthing
Make sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, June 22nd, and head over to the Dome Cinema! They are hosting a fantastic Poster Sale from 10am to 1pm. You'll discover a wide selection of film posters at bargain prices, and the best part is that all…
Comedy
Totton, Southampton
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial…
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