Reading, Berkshire
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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Arts
Priory Street, Lewes
Celebrating a wealth of local talent, for one weekend only! Lewes Creatives, along with guest exhibitors, will be showing ceramics, jewellery, printmaking, textiles, photography and more. Chloe from Seven Sisters Spices will be running the café.
Christmas
Lewes
Visit Lewes Creatives Christmas Emporium for the chance to browse and buy unique Christmas gifts from talented local makers. There will be original artworks, ceramics, jewellery, photography, prints, aromatherapy products and textiles from Lewes…
Arts
Lewes
Lewes Creatives is a collective of local makers showing ceramics, prints, photography, jewellery, aromatherapy, textile art and children's clothes. There will also be work by guest makers and the café will be open selling hot drinks, cakes and…
Festival
Lewes
A one day music festival in the heart of Lewes for the whole family. Live music, bars, food, stalls, children's activities, fun fair and a Rugby 7's tournament . Plus an opportunity for the minis and juniors to try taster sessions throughout the…
Literature
Lewes
Lewes Speakers Festival May 2024
Friday 10th May 15.30 Sarah Sands, Editor of the BBC Today Programme, tells a beautiful story about the end of life, in which hedgehogs become a metaphor for hope.
Friday 10th May 17.00 Suzanne Heywood,…
Tourist Information Centres
Lewes
Our friendly staff aim to help you get the most out of your visit to the Lewes area.
Beach
Sheerness
Leysdown is a beach located at the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey on the north Kent coast.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Ringwood
Liberty's is home to a large collection of birds of prey and reptiles. Observe the birds flying free and reptiles up close in various spectacular displays throughout the day. Kennels for dogs provided free of charge.
Music
London
"De-stress and get your culture fix all in one" – Evening Standard
Embark on an exclusive multi-sensory sonic voyage beneath Luke Jerram's breathtaking installation, Mars. Immerse yourself in the experience of quantum listening, and contemplate…
Theatre
Chichester
Winner of five Olivier Awards including Best New Play in the West End, and three Tony Awards on Broadway, the five-star theatrical phenomenon Life of Pi comes to Chichester Festival Theatre as part of its first UK tour.
Based on Yann Martel's Man…
Taxi & Chauffeur
Buckingham
Life Of Reilly Travel was established by Lawrence Donovan to provide a reliable top quality door-to-door private hire service with experienced advanced driver qualified, trustworthy chauffeurs in the superlative air-conditioned comfort of its luxury…
Free Event
Gravesend
This fantastic free two-day light festival comes to Gravesend Town centre on the 24th & 25th January 2025, bringing light to the dark days of winter.
Music
Steeple Aston, Bicester
Celebrate the approaching festive season in our beautiful village church, with an evening of seasonal music from the choir and professional soloists.
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Christmas Carols; J.S.Bach – Wachet Auf (Sleepers, Wake);…
Summer
Southampton
Over the summer of 2024, Southampton Hospitals Charity will be lighting up the south with a large-scale Wild in Art public art event that promises to captivate your senses and ignite your imagination.
There will be 40 8-foot-tall, magnificent…
Christmas
Maidstone
The Heart of Kent Hopsice invite you to join for a service of remembrance and reflection, to light a candle and dedicate a star in memory of your loved ones at The Friars, Aylesford Priory on Sunday 10 December, at 4:30pm.
For many, Christmas is a…
Festivals
OneMaidstone BID are delighted to be working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and Cohesion Plus to deliver the ‘Light Up Maidstone Festival’. The festival will see Maidstone Town Centre lit up during the evening with light displays and…
Exhibition
Ampfield, Romsey
After an unforgettable transformation last year, the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are set to shine bigger and brighter than ever before! Award winning producers, Light Up Trails return with a host of NEW glittering installations and…
Christmas
Ampfield, Romsey
After an unforgettable transformation last year, the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are set to shine bigger and brighter than ever before!
Award winning producers, Light Up Trails return with a host of NEW glittering installations and…
Christmas
Ampfield, Romsey
Returning for a third year, to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens from November 28th to January 1st, award winning producers return with a brand-new immersive light trail and a huge number of festive installations. Our Christmas Wonderland theme is perfect…
Arts Centre
Poole
The Lighthouse is a unique building as it is the only multi-space venue with four auditoria in the South West, and one of the largest outside London.
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