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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Childrens Events
Milton Keynes
Discover more about Bletchley Park and its key role in the preparations for D-Day with engaging family activities.
Find out about the people of Bletchley Park and the astonishing work they did with the Amazing People, Amazing Machines family tour…
Childrens Events
Alfriston
Keep the kids half term happy this May with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days out with kids in Sussex!
Get nose-to-nose with 80 species of animal in our interactive zoo, get wet in the super splash pad, go wild in…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Farnham
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham for a day out…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Cranbrook
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Bedgebury Pinetum, near Tunbridge Wells for a…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Wexham, Slough
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Black Park Country Park, near Slough and…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Swinley Forest, Bracknell for a day out in the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Crawley
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Tilgate Park, Crawley for a day out in the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidstone
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Leeds Castle, Maidstone for a day out in the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Ashley Heath, Ringwood
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Moors Valley Country Park, near Ringwood for a…
Outdoor Event / Activities
West End, Southampton
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton for a…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Wendover Woods, near Aylesbury for a day out…
Exhibitions
Silk Street, Aylesbury
29 May - 2 Jun, 11 am - 4 pm.
Step into a mesmerizing universe of sound and light at the Celestial Sound Cloud in the Coach House. Prepare to be dazzled by an interactive digital masterpiece inspired by the majestic beauty of cosmic clouds. The…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
May half-term activities
The Museum's Learning Team team have created themed crafts and activities for this May half-term. All crafts and activities are included in the standard admission price!
The Terrific Tuesday in May will have a Paralympics…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
Family-friendly fun at the Brickworks Museum returns with Mayfest – a celebration of spring. Featuring our fun dog show (one of the highlights of the year) and children's activities, this is a great day out for all the family. Inside, the…
Towns & Villages
Mayfield
Mayfield is a large village in north-east Sussex, 9 miles south of Tunbridge Wells off the A267. Mayfield is a large village in north-east Sussex, 9 miles south of Tunbridge Wells off the A267. It has a beautiful high street with raised red brick pa
Fireworks
Southampton
Join us for an explosive evening of fun and excitement at the Southampton Family Fireworks Display! Get ready to ignite your senses with vibrant colours, booming sounds, and dazzling fireworks that will light up the night sky. Set in the picturesque…
Theatre
Southampton
The largest Theatre in the south, The Mayflower offers spectacular touring musicals - many direct from the West End - plus opera, ballet and comedy.
Gardens
Haywards Heath
Borde Hill are pleased to be collaborating with McBean's the oldest Orchid Nursery in the UK to give visitors the opportunity to view a selection of Cymbidium orchids at the height of their flowering in Borde Hill's Victorian Glasshouse.
In…
Special Events
Birchington
Expect celebrities from hit series Stranger Things and House of The Dragon, film props, famous cars, comic book artists, a live music stage, cosplayers, Titan The Robot and much more!
Outdoor Event / Activities
Haywards Heath
Based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, this session allows you to slow down as you immerse yourself in our meadows. Meadows are an expressive landscape, characterful and cyclical. They evoke a sense of harmony and balance, of nature working…