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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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Fireworks
Petersfield
In partnership with Jacob's & Hunt, Friends of Sheet School presents - Sheet Fireworks 2024! A spectacular community event. Please join us at our bonfire and fireworks display at the Millennium Field, Sheet in aid of Sheet Primary School. This is an…
Historic Site
Oxford
Secular venue for the principal meetings & public ceremonies of the university.
Theatre
Southwick
Sheila's Island by Tim Firth - A comedy in thick fog!
Bonfire night 2019. Sheila, Denise, Julie and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd's annual outward bound team-building weekend. They succeed in becoming the first people ever to get…
Historic Site
Margate
The Shell Grotto is one of the world's most mysterious places: a series of underground passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite shell mosaic. Discovered in 1835, nobody knows who created it, although many believe it to be a temple
Pub/Inn
Southsea
As the only Irish bar in Portsmouth, Shenanigans brings a little bit of Ireland and a pretty good pint of Guinness to Southsea.
Arts
Brighton
'You Can't Always Get What You Want' until now. She's A Rainbow celebrates the iconic UK rock band The Rolling Stones – that started long before the dinosaurs – with their classic logo.
This fun and funky masterpiece will no doubt add a pop of…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
This is the time of year to get spring cleaning, to clear out the old rushes and bring in the new, ready for summer. Come and find out how the Mary Rose's crew would have kept themselves and the ship in good order or "shipshape" and celebrate her…
Towns & Villages
Shipton under Wychwood
Heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and still a place of mystery, the area was once the ancient Royal Hunting Forest of Wychwood, much of which survives. Shipton is the largest of the Wychwoods (the others are Ascott and Milton), each having their…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Hastings
The Shipwreck Museum, situated in the historic Old Town of Hastings, contains a truly astonishing array of maritime artefacts which contains 3000 years of historic treasures from local shipwrecks.
Halloween
Crawley
Prepare for a night you won’t forget, as Europe's largest scream park returns to Sussex this autumn!
Theatre
Winchester
A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.
When a priceless painting goes missing at a private auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, when he…
Beach
Poole
Fine golden sand, a gradual sloping beach and clean, safe water make Shore Road beach an ideal place to visit.
Camping & Caravan Site
Lymington
Shorefield Country Park is set in a fabulous location 800 metres from the coast with the New Forest just 2 miles inland.
Beach
Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham Beach is a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) supporting large areas of vegetated shingle – an extremely rare and fragile habitat with a very limited distribution in Great Britain.
General event
Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham Christmas Makers Fair
Join Paper Daisy Events as we return to Shoreham for our 8th year for our Christmas Makers Fair, a festive extravaganza that celebrates the spirit of the season! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity…
Town
Shoreham-by-Sea, is a historic town with a centre which reflects the architecture of its fishing history. There are old cottages, houses and some beautiful churches. Yet the town is vibrant and well worth a visit.
Towns & Villages
Although the smallest parish in the Royal Borough, Shottesbrooke contains one of the most noteworthy churches in Berkshire.
The parish is centred on Shottesbrooke Park, where the church was built in 1370 as one of only three collegiate churches…
Music
Winchester
Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End!
With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically…
Sporting Events
Newbury
The award-winning DJ, Sigala, makes his Newbury Racecourse debut on Weatherbys Super Sprint Day on Saturday 20th July. Newbury's famous Party In The Paddock returns to the Berkshire venue after the conclusion of racing with a headline set from one…
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