Maidstone, Kent
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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Indoor
Windsor
Included as part of your visit to Windsor Castle this summer, enjoy some creative crafting at Windsor Castle's Learning Centre.
Bed & Breakfast
Canterbury
A charming town house situated in a residential area, very close to town centre. 4 beautiful bedrooms, with the high level of customer service. Short breaks available all year.
Pop Up Event
Abingdon
Join Georgettes of Oxford for their Twelfth Night celebrations on Sunday the 5th of January 2025 in Medieval Abingdon Abbey Buildings for a Masked Dance, Early Music, Historical Food & Games.
Come and experience the type of festive gathering…
Childrens Events
Priory Lane, Chichester
Help turn the Guildhall in Chichester into a winter wonderland with two special creative arts events this December! Run by Culture Spark, Get Creative! is an arts and crafts event taking place on 9 and 16 December, 10am until 4pm, in Priory Park's…
Heritage & History
Chichester
Looking for tips on how to live more sustainably?
Visit the Weald & Downland Living Museum to explore the art of thrift. From make do and mend, to upcycling and swapping, visitors can find out how people in the past reduced waste and saved money…
Halloween
Newport
Do you dare explore Carisbrooke Castle in the dark this Halloween?
Join our storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history.
Over 16s only, and don’t…
Theatre
Ruskin Road,, Banbury
Ghost the Musical tells the story of Sam and Molly, and of how their love transcends the boundaries of life itself.
Tour
Southampton
Join historian and paranormal enthusiast Emily Pierce for an exploration of Tudor House and visiting sites of reported hauntings. From the attic to the cellar we will be discussing recent research into these potentially ghostly encounters.
The tour…
Meeting Venues
Horsham
Ghyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant is a stunning 17th century county house hotel set in the heart of Sussex
Gardens
Woking
Bring the whole family to find the enormous painted eggs hidden around RHS Garden Wisley this Easter holidays. Each Easter egg will feature the winning designs from our 2022 competition. There will also be daily activities where you can join in with…
Childrens Events
Nr Romsey
Trot around the gardens taking part in energetic and creative activities inspired by Thelwell's beloved cartoons, on show in Mottisfont's art gallery. Let your imagination run wild as you create your own cartoon character and take part in country…
Bed & Breakfast
Oxford
Gidleigh House is a well appointed home with ample parking space; situated on a private road. There is a bus stop seconds away offering excellent regular service into Oxford city centre.
Performing Arts
Oxfordshire
Roll up, roll up the circus is back at Blenheim Palace! The village green circus travels the lengths of the UK to bring you a magical show bursting with excitement. In 2024, Giffords Circus, will return with a brand new show AVALON by acclaimed…
Music
Winchester
"What a fabulous team they make, together producing a startlingly new musical form with few, if any, antecedents. The flights of musical fancy are staggering in their natural invention" - Fatea Magazine
The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in…
Free Event
Selborne, Alton
Join us for free admission day to celebrate Gilbert White's 304th birthday! Although White's birthday is on the 18th we're waiting for the weekend to celebrate with our visitors.
Tickets: Free
Free Event
Alton
Every year we celebrate Gilbert White's birthday with a day of free admission to the museum as well as some added bonuses!
Museum
Alton
Historic house and garden, home of Gilbert White, author of 'The Natural History of Selborne'. Exhibition on Frank Oates, explorer and Capt Lawrence Oates of Antarctic fame.
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
Our 12 acre wildflower meadow will be in bloom and members of the team will be on hand to give tours of the meadow throughout the day and answer questions on meadow management and the plants, butterflies, reptiles and mammals to be found in the…
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
The garden team will be preparing beds and planting bulbs in the style of the 18th century based on Gilbert White's gardening diary. Talk to garden team members and learn how bulbs were planted in Gilbert White's time and how we manage and protect…
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
The garden team will be preparing beds and planting bulbs in the style of the 18th century based on Gilbert White's gardening diary. Talk to garden team members and learn how bulbs were planted in Gilbert White's time and how we manage and protect…
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