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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Walking Tour
Wadhurst
Great Oak Walks offers scenic self-guided walking holidays, over rolling hills and fields and through ancient woodland and valleys, linking some of the finest castles, houses and gardens in England.
Towns & Villages
Chipping Norton
Just north of Chipping Norton, set high on a hill and enjoying panoramic views across the valley, Great Rollright is the larger of The Rollrights, Little Rollright is 2 miles to the west, with the prehistoric Rollright Stones in between.
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.
Free Event
Waltham Abbey
A free exhibition at the District Museum, Waltham Abbey.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Green Festival at COAM
At this special 'green' event, listen to live acoustic music, meet the Green Man horse rider, take part in wellbeing activities and find out ways that you can help take care of our environment.
The Green Festival will have…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Local artisan market
Visit the independent market showcasing a wide range of eco-friendly products and services. From organic food to upcycled crafts, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Our artisan market is organised by Duck Pond Market…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Station Road, Tenterden
Fun for all ages Free face painting Live musicNature talks and storytelling
Green Living ideas
Raffle with Mr Doodle prizes ...and much more!
Free Event
Heathfield
Save the date for the Greening Chiddingly Green Weekend 2024. Events will be taking place across the weekend of 6th and 7th July. Read on to find out what's happening where, or visit https://www.greeningchiddingly.org/.
On Saturday 6th July, we…
Nature Reserve
Newbury
After many years as a military site, Greenham and Crookham Common has been restored and reopened to the public. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and cattle and Exmoor ponies graze here.
Self-Catering
Oxford
Greyfriars Hideaway comprises two exclusive 17th Century, private & secure 5 Star Gold luxury self catering properties in the very heart of Oxford just minutes walk from all the tourist attractions.
Comedy
Winchester
Griff Rhys Jones is back on the road with his much-anticipated brand new stand-up tour for 2023.
Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories.
No theme. The show always varies as Griff rambles on the developing national…
Theatre
Winchester
Judith and Gerald look the perfect couple – he's a successful businessman, she's an aspiring counsellor, they live in a stylish suburban home and it seems nothing can spoil their happy marriage… that is until Jo and Ashley arrive on the…
Gardens
Waterperry, Nr Wheatley
Because of the high standards of horticulture we aspire to we don't normally allow dog into the ornamental gardens, however, we know that dogs are a part of your family so for just one day this year we're allowing dogs into the formal gardens to see…
Exhibition
Portsmouth
Aspex Portsmouth are pleased to present Group Show, a new exhibition exploring community and connection.
Boat Trip
Canterbury
River trips in the heart of Kent, on board the electric launch Ellen Mary.
Gardens
Selborne
Join Pippa Greenwood, plant pathologist and previous presenter on BBC2's 'Gardener's World' and a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, for a fun, informative evening as she offers ideas and tips on how to grow great vegetables…
Childrens Events
Goudhurst
Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself at our fun day!
The Gruffalo will be appearing at various times throughout the day and there will be lots of Gruffalo-themed activities on offer.
Appearance times
The Gruffalo will be appearing at 11am,…
Childrens Events
Goudhurst
Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself at our fun day!
The Gruffalo will be appearing at various times throughout the day and there will be lots of Gruffalo-themed activities on offer.
Appearance times
The Gruffalo will be appearing at 11am,…
Sightseeing
Wadloes Road, Cambridge
Private tour company
Exhibitions
Silk Street, Aylesbury
This March, the house reopens with a new exhibition Guercino at Waddesdon: King David and the Wise Women, spotlighting one of the great painters of 17th-century Italy, Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino (1591-1666).
In this historic…