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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Special Events
Reading
Come and enjoy a decadent evening of fine sparkling wines. It's a great excuse to taste some delicious sparkling wines from around the world.
We'll sample 6 wines including Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, English Sparkling wine, and two sparkling wines…
Christmas
Surrey
Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season at Fabulously Festive, an enchanting Christmas event for families and Christmas lovers of all ages! Running from November 16, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at the stunning Hurtwood Park Polo…
Theatre
Winchester
British actress, comedian and singer, Dame Patricia Routledge, is best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, for which she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in…
Walking Tour
Ashford
Fact or Fiction Tours offers coach tours, walking tours and lectures around the South East of England
Camping & Caravan Site
Pevensey
A pleasant country touring park near to Eastbourne, with superb, clean facilities, lakeside walk and fishing. Close to many attractions.
Fireworks
NEWPORT
Mountbatten are so excited to be teaming up with the Isle of Wight Festival and Isle of Wight Radio again to bring you this year's Fairlee Fireworks! It will have a Christmas twist with Santa suits for the zipwire and carol singers on stage.
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Free Event
Fairwarp, Uckfield
Join us on Fairwarp village green for our annual summer fete. 12.30-4pm on Saturday 8 July.
There'll be plenty of family activities including a mini petting zoo, fun dog show, bouncy castle, children's entertainer and children's races as well as a…
Markets
Fairwarp, Uckfield
Come along to Fairwarp's Village Market on Saturday 9 September 2023 at 10am. So many stalls to browse and, of course, our pop-up cafe with bacon and sausage baps, sausage rolls, cakes, hot chocolate and refillable coffee and tea -…
Markets
Fairwarp, Uckfield
Come along to Fairwarp's village market on Saturday 11 March 2023 at 10am. So many stalls to browse and, of course, our pop-up cafe with bacon and sausage baps, sausage rolls, cakes, hot chocolate and refillable coffee and tea - yummy!
Delicious…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Embark on a journey of wonder as, for the first time, Beaulieu's Mill Pond Walk becomes home to an all-new Fairy and Dragon willow sculpture trail!
From 18th May to 30th June, the tranquil meandering path of the Mill Pond Walk will be transformed…
Food
College Street, Winchester
Thursday 23rd November – Fairy Lights & Fizz is celebrating the return of this joyous wine event in 2023. Tickets are available NOW through the Vineyards of Hampshire website. The eight Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) producers are thrilled to be…
Animal Collection / Zoo
Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton
Mixing classic fairy tales, animals and adventure play, children will love Fairytale Farm. With our exciting adventure playground, an enchanted walk with a surprise around every corner and a chance to meet our amazing animals, there is so much to…
Childrens Events
Chipping Norton
You won't want to miss 'Fairytale Festival', which will run every day from 22nd July to 3rd September 2023. With interactive fairy tale storytelling that will bring some of the most famous fairy tales alive, a puppet show workshop, crafts, summer…
Childrens Events
Chipping Norton
Fairytale Festival
️ 25th July - 2nd September 2024
Step into a magical world at Fairytale Farm! Join us for the enchanting Fairytale Festival, where dreams come alive and adventures await.
Activities:
• Interactive Storytelling: Create a new…
Family
Newport Road, YARMOUTH
Once upon a time at Tapnell...
It's fairy tale week this May Half Term!
Hear ye', hear ye', gather round, we know a place where enchantment can be found! This May half term, from 27th May to 3rd June, Tapnell Farm Park is adding a special…
Theatre
Winchester
Faith Healer by Brian Friel
"The great master of modern Irish drama…" - Irish Times
Frank Hardy has a gift. A gift of healing.
A frayed banner hangs outside a desolate village hall. The sick, the suffering and the desperate arrive from out of…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come along to see Joe and the team flying a variety of birds on the front lawn, you will be in for a real treat. From seeing Hopper, their vulture, soar above the parkland, to delving into the depths of their intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come along to see Joe and the team flying a variety of birds on the front lawn, you will be in for a real treat. From seeing Hopper, their vulture, soar above the parkland, to delving into the depths of their intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come along to see Joe and the team flying a variety of birds on the front lawn, you will be in for a real treat. From seeing Hopper, their vulture, soar above the parkland, to delving into the depths of their intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland…
Special Events
Portsmouth
Portsmouth marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict by unveiling a new memorial plaque.
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