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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Talks
Chatham
On the 80th anniversary of this momentous event, head to Chatham Historic Dockyard for an evening and talk that aims to revisit the naval side of the D-Day story, focusing on the efforts of Allied sailors which ensured the success of the initial…
Exhibitions
Compton, Guildford
Celebrating the natural world in many different aspects, our annual print exhibition links with the themes of Flower Fairies in discovering the flora and fauna of our natural landscape.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Faceplant Theatre.
Will Lily conquer her fears? Will she conquer her fright? Will she conquer the ghouls in the dead of the night?
In the Dead of the Night brings to life a little girl's imagination as she conjures fantastical…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Faceplant Theatre.
Will Lily conquer her fears? Will she conquer her fright? Will she conquer the ghouls in the dead of the night?
In the Dead of the Night brings to life a little girl's imagination as she conjures fantastical…
Arts
Twickenham
26th March - London from Greenwich - Inks and dip-pen - SOLD OUT
9th April - Shields, on the River Tyne - Oil pastels
23rd April - Dudley, Worcestershire - Oil paint
7th May - Whalers - Watercolour and gouache
21st May - Rain Steam and Speed. The…
Restaurant
Southsea
The Indian Cottage restaurant is the ultimate Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant, combining modern looks with simple old fashioned values such as the use of fresh ingredients to create fantastic food.
Indoor
Thame
Relax and unwind with friends or a loved one on an Indulgence Spa Day at the Oxford Belfry.
Choose from both a 50-minute and 25-minute treatment from an extensive list including Wellbeing Massage, Full Body Scrube, Frangipani Foot Treatment,…
Self-Catering
Great Missenden
Period village cottage in area of outstanding natural beauty in the Chiltern Hills.
Restaurants
Banbury
Situated in the thatched village of Wroxton, 5 minutes from Banbury, this former 17th Century manor house offers comfortable accomodation, excellent homemade food and a truly warm welcome.
Hotel
Gravesend
Set in 12 acres of woodland, the Inn on the Lake Hotel offers a friendly and comfortable stay in a modern, family run establishment.
Sports Ground
Fordingbridge
Insight activities provide unique and fun activities within the new forest, Hampshire. If you’re looking for some of the best things to do in the new forest then read on, we are ranked as the No.1 local attraction, Tripadvisor 2015.
Participatory Event
Little Horwood, Milton Keynes
Designed to pamper you from head to toe, come and experience the Instant Radiance Spa Day at Horwood House Hotel
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
The iconic International Autojumble will return on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025. Thousands of motoring enthusiasts will join us for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
This long-awaited weekend of…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
The iconic International Autojumble is returning on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September. Join us for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
This long-awaited weekend of automotive enjoyment will bring together all…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Saturday 7 September
10am-5:30pm
The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
At the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love vultures, so every day is vulture awareness day! If you would like to celebrate these incredible…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
At the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love vultures, so every day is vulture awareness day! If you would like to celebrate these incredible birds, join us on the first…
Heritage & History
Bletchley
For International Women's Day, Bletchley Park is celebrating the often unsung women who worked in intelligence during World War 2. From MI6 to SOE, women could be found on the front line and behind the scenes. Join Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall, Dr Kate…
Arts
Brighton
Why this artwork? Because you're the mane event. Using a base of neutral colours, Into the Lion's Den channels the king of the jungle with a colourful twist. We honestly think this big cat should be in the next Lion King movie.
Arts
Brighton
Why this artwork? Because you're the mane event. Using a base of neutral colours, Into the Lion's Den channels the king of the jungle with a colourful twist. We honestly think this big cat should be in the next Lion King movie.
Your ticket…
Arts
Lower Beeding, Horsham
Try something different this year with the exciting new art form that is Acrylic Pouring. Be introduced to this new creative skill by one of our talented local artists, Susan Westman.
Acrylic Pouring refers to a fluid painting technique which is…