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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Fishing
Hastings
Frant Lakes Fishery offers coarse fishing on eight lakes, three ponds and a stretch of the River Teise.The fishery boasts just about every British coarse fish that swims and all eight lakes hold carp to over 20lb.
Music
Gillingham
A FREE all-ages DIY Punk show starting from 7pm at the Gillingham Planet Ice Rink.
Arts
Eastbourne
Join Aghh! Zine in Eastbourne for a creative writing workshop with a twist, inspired by the natural landscape of the South Downs! Sunday 7th of May 1pm-3pm
Open to all ages.
Event Description
Have you ever wondered how to self-publish your own work…
Free Event
Portsmouth
Come by and take part in our FREE Easter Workshop in centre on Saturday 8th April between 10am - 3pm!
Carrot Trail
Go on a mission to find all Peters missing Carrots!
Egg and Spoon Olympics
The excitement of an egg hunt with the fun of a spoon…
Food
Slough
Keep the summer vibes alive at Creams Slough as we give away FREE scoops of gelato!
Join us this Saturday 16 September from 12pm for a gelato extravaganza.
From Cookie Dough to Bubble Gum Blue, we have something for all the family to enjoy.
So,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Colden Common, Winchester
This Easter, Marwell Zoo are hoping to help make pennies go a little further, thanks to the return of their free return visit incentive.
Every ticket purchased in advance 1 to 16 April will also entitle guests to a free return visit within 7 days –…
Free Event
Hastings
Welcome to the FREE Jewellery & Antiques Valuation Road Trip with Burstow & Hewett Auctioneers! Join us at the Isabel Blackman Centre for a fun-filled day of discovering the worth of your treasures. Our expert appraisers will be on hand to evaluate…
Free Event
Fareham
Join artists Eva Louisa Jonas and Maya Brasington for a unique photography workshop at the historic Portchester Castle.
Explore Portchester Castle's grounds while learning about the fascinating history of Black prisoners of war once held within…
Conferences & Weddings Conferences Category
Windsor
French Brothers operate a large fleet of luxurious riverboats on the River Thames at Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead, capable of carrying between 12 and 150 people in comfort with on-board bar facilities.
Boat Trip
Old Windsor, Windsor
Large range of public trips on weather-proof vessels from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead.
FARNHAM
The green flag award-winning Frensham Great Pond and Common are located between Farnham and Hindhead on either side of the A287. This picturesque common covers roughly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) and is owned by the National Trust and managed by…
Hotel
Farnham
Frensham Pond Hotel near Farnham Surrey provides great accommodation in what was a 15th century house and is set in one of the country's most picturesque and peaceful locations, overlooking Frensham Great Pond. Located on the edge of the Surrey…
Arts
Ascot
Fresh: Art Fairs show a wider range of art than any other British art fair. Fresh: Ascot will host 40 leading galleries in one convenient place, showing 4,000 original prints and paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics by 400 UK and international…
Towns & Villages
FRESHWATER
Freshwater is a large village in West Wight and is a popular destination for visitors with the spectacular Freshwater Bay area lying to the South of the main village.
The bay is easily recognised by its chalk cliffs and the imposing “Stag” and…
Beach
Freshwater
Freshwater Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in West Wight and lies just to the South of the town of Freshwater. The beach is covered in a mixture of grey flint and chalk pebbles that make a unique sound as the waves rise and fall onto the…
Beach
Christchurch
Friars Cliff beach is an award-winning blue flag beach just a mile from Mudeford Quay in Christchurch. This beach has magnificent views of the Isle of Wight and Christchurch Bay.
Arts
Brighton
If I'm the king of Pinot & Picasso, then Frida is our queen. We all love an inspirational and iconic figure in our lives and no one changed the art game more than Frida Kahlo herself.
Pay homage to Frida with this classic portrait with your own…
Pop Up Event
Hassocks
Head to Albourne vineyard, West Sussex this autumn and make the most of the last of summer with the tasty Friday Night Supper club events.
These ‘pop-up’ dining events are supplied by some of our favourite local chefs and street food vendors.
Food
ALBOURNE
We are delighted to host Cairovan at the vineyard once more for three Friday Night Supper Clubs this summer – 23rd June, 21st July and 1st September. Cairovan produce a simple but delicious range of contemporary Egyptian street food including…
Food
Albourne
We are very excited to be welcoming back the hugely talented chef and local resident, Dan Matthews for his incredible barbeque. After experiencing his fantastic cooking at our Feast over Fire event in 2021 he is returning for two dates for this…