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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Towns & Villages
Walk along the riverbank from Lewes via Offham and you will come to the little village of Hamsey. It is said that Hamsey was almost wiped out by plague. All that remains of the village today is the beautiful old church on its grassy knoll overlooking
Glamping
Newbury
Sitting pretty on a 10-acre Berkshire field near Newbury, Hamstead Huts offers up cosy, shepherd’s hut accommodation, all beautifully kitted out with stylish furnishings and a wood burner to keep everyone nice and warm on cooler days.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Celebrate the start of Spring! Discover Japanese art & culture amidst the breathtaking blossoming orchards.
Discover the traditions of Japan with a traditional tea ceremony demonstration, have a go at origami, learn about bonsai or try your hand at…
Theatre
Winchester
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Oliver Gray. An evening of mystery, intrigue and things that go woof in the night.
Arts
Southampton
Wanting to get into an autumnal mood? Spend a relaxing afternoon with Elisa Orchard as she guides you to create a pumpkin field scene on a stunning slate heart. We will be using acrylic paints for this workshop and the slate hearts will measure 15cm…
Arts
Botolph Claydon
2 day hand pulled printing workshop hosted by experienced teacher / printmaker, Kim Major-George, held at fully equipped and spacious Village Hall in rural Buckinghamshire. No prior experience in printmaking required - 16 years upwards. Cost : £130…
Towns & Villages
Handcross, is a Victorian village close to the A23 main London to Brighton road. Nearby are the 30 acres of Nymans Gardens run by the National Trust, as well as the 20 acres of woodland and water gardens at The High Beeches.
Music
Salisbury
We welcome you back to one of the most anticipated events in Salisbury Cathedral's festive calendar, Handel's Messiah in support of Salisbury Cathedral's Choral Foundation. Returning for another year with the City of London Sinfonia, the full…
Sightseeing
Great Missenden
Handheld Tours is a self-guided tour creation company specialising in developing, multi-media interpretive experiences for smart devices. The company was founded with a simple aim to: transform the self-guided tour market.
Festival
Oxford
Continuing our partnership with Waterperry Gardens, the 3rd Edition of Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Crafts Festival from the 16th – 18th June 2023, will bring together over 150 of the most exciting UK-based makers featuring a…
Festival
Oxford
Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd June, 10am-5pm (with a 9.30am opening time every day for VIP ticket holders)
The 4th edition of Handmade Oxford | The International Contemporary Crafts Festival will bring together over 150 of the most…
Special Events
Selborne, Alton
Sew your own hexi coasters and then hand-quilt them as much or as little as you want. It's simple sewing so as long as you can thread a needle you can do this!
Tickets: £27
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Discover the awesome archers aboard the Mary Rose and have a go yourself at hitting the target with our 'Have a go archery' activity!
Find a fascinating display of Tudor bows and arrows, beautifully preserved under the mud and silt of the Solent,…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Let's illuminate history with this fun and engaging craft activity!
The Tudors couldn't simply switch a light on to see where they were going and they had no electricity! Candles would light there way.
Learn how the Tudors made their candles and…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Get hands on with history and write like a Tudor with this engaging and fun family craft activity.
Did you know we found an inkpot made from cow horn in an area it's believed the officers quarters would have been on board the ship. Literacy was…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Magic! Merriment! Mayhem! Meet our Tudor Jester!
This August join us for fun, games and a little razzle dazzle with performances by Devilstick Peat our Tudor Jester.
Be entertained by his hilarious jester skills, be dazzled and amazed by his…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Aboard the Mary Rose, crew members came from every class. From the ordinary sailors, skilled archers and men of war, carpenters and cooks, to the wealthy and powerful gentlemen, educated men such as the surgeon and not forgetting the ship's captain…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
What did the men of The Mary Rose do for fun? Did you know Divers found a fine wooden backgammon set which still had some of its counters, and a nine men's morris board scratched into the end of a barrel. Eleven dice made of bone were discovered in…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
The Mary Rose Museum this summer we invite you to get 'Hands on with history' with this fun, historically inspired craft activity.
Imagine everyday life in Tudor times, very few people bathed, things could certainly get a bit pongy! Pomanders were…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Ready! Set! Fire! Hear those cannons roar!
Discover fascinating facts about the wicked array of weapons found on board The Mary Rose. From bronze guns, iron guns and muskets, to bows and arrows, pikes and hailshot - the array of Tudor weaponry…
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