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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Sporting Event
Ascot
Don’t miss the thrilling finale to the British Flat season as the leading horses and jockeys from Europe and beyond descend on Ascot in their quest to be crowned the champions of 2024.
Windmill
Quainton, Aylesbury
Seventy-foot tower mill, which has recently been restored to full working order, with internal machinery visible. The tower mill was built of brick in 1832 and has two pairs of stones which produce flour that can be purchased locally.
Performance
near Robertsbridge
Experience Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream in the open air at Bodiam Castle.
Special Events
Westerham
Join us for a gorgeous Georgian summer evening.
Enjoy the intimate surroundings of the Quebec House gardens after hours.
Listen to live music from a harpist, play lawn games and try on costumes.
Sip refreshing Georgian lemonade & enjoy tastes of…
Country / Royal Park
Horndean
With over 2,000 acres of downland and woodland, Queen Elizabeth Country Park is the ideal place to explore, keep fit and enjoy the great outdoors.
General event
Rye
A procession with Rebellion Drummers and more to commemorate 450 years of "Rye Royal".
Music
BRIGHTON
Fans of legendary rock band Queen can look forward to another 'kind of magic' in 2025 when the official tribute band, Queen Extravaganza, tours the UK and Ireland to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic anthem, Bohemian Rhapsody…
Music
Winchester
Queen Rhapsody is the ultimate live concert experience with stunning accuracy in sound and vision, producing a high energy show which will rock the house with a top hit after hit show.
The world will never see Queen perform with Freddie Mercury…
Sporting Event
Southsea
Portsmouth joins the celebrations ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games.
Arts Centre
Aylesbury
Offering over 70 weekly arts and crafts workshops, live comedy, music and theatre as well as exhibitions and demonstrations, Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre has something for everyone.
Camping & Caravan Site
Birchington
Picturesque, level and partly wooded, situated in the Kent countryside a short distance from Ramsgate and Margate with their beaches and connections to Europe.
Bonfire Night
Birchington
At Quex Park Fireworks, we're thrilled to join forces with the pyrotechnic experts, Phoenix Fireworks to bring a unforgettable night for all ages.
Exhibitions
Alton
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, vast quantities of paper, ink and time went into creating and maintaining communities through letter-writing. Letters joined people across distances. The first novels were written in letters, capitalising…
Theatre
Chichester
Is Quiz:
A) A provocative re-examination of the conviction of Charles Ingram, 'the Coughing Major', his wife Diana and accomplices, for duping the world's most popular TV quiz show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, out of £1,000,000?
B) Another…
Other
Mannings Heath, Horsham, Horsham
Put your knowledge to the test at Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate's first quiz night in Horsham.
Besides delicious food, guests can enjoy a general knowledge quiz night, where participants can compete against their friends and win a fabulous…
Hotel Spa
Fareham
Experience the ultimate wine-tasting journey with our advanced Enomatic and Podbar wine-tasting machines.
At every Quob Park location, our wine-tasting machines provide access to a universe of exquisite wines, with over 150 varietals available to…
Hotel
Wickham, Fareham
4 Individually designed luxury B&B or Hotel bedrooms and suites
LUXURY ROOMS AND SUITES
All of our Luxury Rooms and Suites are a personal haven with interiors that reflect the character of The Old House Hotel, many with stunning views over the…
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