Reading, Berkshire
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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General event
Newhaven
Come and join us for a fabulous evening of hot food, drinks, entertainment, a bar and of course fantastic fireworks!
Animal Collection / Zoo
Dartford
Eagle Heights is a Not for Profit organisation that is home to a vast collection of Birds of Prey as well as Meerkats, Reptiles, Servals and over 20 rescued Huskies!
Towns & Villages
Earley
Earley is a town and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire and lies some 2 miles south and east of central Reading.
Nature Reserve
Chichester
Three attractions in one!. Tropical butterflies, exotic birds and theme garden. There is a picnic & play area available and children can take part in a free, educational competition.
Exhibitions
Goudhurst
This free exhibition will display a selection of the 2024 shortlisted entries, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in the beautiful surroundings of the National Pinetum.
Established in 2018 by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical…
Exhibitions
Whitchurch
Earth Threads is a touring exhibition of contemporary weft-faced woven tapestries. It is the sixth biennial exhibition of the British Tapestry Group (BTG) South East Region.
Earth Threads showcases and celebrates these vibrant and original…
Beach
EAST COWES
East Cowes Beach is a quiet shingle and sand beach with fantastic views across West Cowes and its marina, and also out across the Solent.
Markets
East Dean
East Dean Village Market is a vibrant weekly market held every wednesday 10-2pm Selling a diverse range of locally created, grown and sourced produce, you can find us just off the A259 between Seaford and Eastbourne postcode BN20 0DJ, what3words…
Towns & Villages
Eastbourne
East Dean & Friston villages, including the smaller hamlets of Birling Gap and Crowlink, are situated within the South Downs National Park on the dramatic and beautiful coastline of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters
Exhibition
Eastbourne
Our regular art and craft fair is back at the picturesque village of East Dean in the South Downs National Park with a great mix of art and craft from talented local artists. A few minutes walk from the historic Tiger Inn and walking routes…
Camping & Caravan Site
Weymouth
Get back to nature at East Fleet Farm. Our touring park is an AA 5 Gold Pennant awarded park situated on the shores of the Fleet, a sheltered lagoon renowned for its wildlife.
Town
On the edge of Ashdown Forest, historic East Grinstead is a lively market town with a charter dating from as long ago as 1221. Until the 18th Century, East Grinstead flourished as an assize and market town and as the centre of the surrounding…
Christmas
East Grinstead
It's the big reveal and Christmas Light Switch on in Haywards Heath, West Sussex on the 23rd November 2024.
Town traders are busily preparing their windows for Christmas and they will be revealing their displays to coincide with the festive…
Towns & Villages
East Hampshire is a district located between the South Coast and London. It includes the towns of Alton, Petersfield and Whitehill and Bordon, and covers a total area of 514 sq km. It is predominately a rural area.
Markets
East Hoathly
Farmers Market with food trucks, stalls, distillers, brewers, bakers, makers and more
Free Event
Reading
This free annual East Reading Festival returns to Palmer Park on Sunday 26th June 2024 between 12noon and 6pm.
Towns & Villages
Whatever your choice, East Sussex is a unique mix of beautiful market towns, laid-back beach life and unspoilt countryside.
Special Events
Hailsham
From the team that brings you the Twelfth Night Tudor Wassail, at Michelham Priory: Sussex Past proudly presents The East Sussex Living History Festival.
Step back in time at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on 26th to 28th August for the East…
Towns & Villages
Chichester
East Wittering lies on the same shore of the Selsey Peninsular and provides a sandy beach at low tide, pebbly at high tide.
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