Maidstone, Kent
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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Faversham
Wild Box is an independent Kent based business, specialising in locally produced spirits. They create unique cocktails using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
Join us for a summer evening of cocktail making in our beautiful gardens Creating…
Food
Faversham
Join Wild Classroom this Easter half term, where you and your family will be able to cook over fire during a half-day workshop using fresh produce from the Belmont Kitchen Garden.
On arrival, you'll head to the kitchen garden to gather the day's…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Join Wild Classroom this autumn half term, where you and your family will be able to cook
over fire during a half-day workshop using fresh produce from the Belmont Kitchen Garden.
Typically, on these longer sessions you will have the chance to cook…
Food
Faversham
Step outside this summer with Wild Classroom, where you and your family will be able to cook over fire using fresh produce from our Kitchen Garden.
On arrival, you will be taken to the kitchen garden to collect your produce for the day, while also…
Food
Faversham
Step outside this summer with Wild Classroom, where you and your family will be able to cook over fire using fresh produce from our Kitchen Garden.
On arrival, you will be taken to the kitchen garden to collect your produce for the day, while also…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Step outside this spring with Wild Classroom, where you and your family will be able to cook over fire using fresh produce from our Kitchen Garden.
On arrival, you will be taken to the kitchen garden to collect your produce for the day, while also…
Food
Swerford, Chippping Norton
Lizzy Farmer will be hosting a Wild Food Foraging day here at Heath Farm on Saturday 18th May, Saturday 15th June and Thursday 4th July. Come and learn to identify wild foods on the Heath Farm estate. There's 70 acres of beautiful woodland and…
Bed & Breakfast
Winchmore Hill, Amersham
Enjoy a warm welcome in a peaceful and pretty Chiltern village. Wild Hatch has comfortable bedrooms and en-suite shower rooms with FreeView TV. Complimentary Wi-Fi available. Easy access to motorway links, Heathrow and trains to London.
Childrens Events
Faversham
Book your weather tour at either 10am, 11am, 1pm or 2pm and spend the rest of the day exploring the orchards, enjoying a picnic and crafting.
Explore the importance of the weather in fruit growth, health, and farming, with a hands-on day of fun &…
Childrens Events
Faversham
This half term, dive into the world of weather at Brogdale Farm! ⚡ Explore how weather impacts fruit growth, farming, and nature with a hands-on day of fun and learning. Get interactive at our weather station, try your skills as a weather…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
Birds, Nests, Eggs- make a nest to take away!
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife. Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to introduce the…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
Small Things with Wings- bugs, bees, beetles, flies
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife. Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to introduce…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
Small 5 Safari- 5 little creatures and their superpower
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife. Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to…
Festival
Cornbury Park, Charlbury
Wilderness is the multi-award winning 4-day festival combining live music, contemporary arts, and an array of theatre, craftsmanship,p and dining experiences. It's a rich tapestry of musicians, chefs, thinkers, actors, outdoor experts, and teachers.
Forest
Crowborough
"A hidden treat". A unique 61 acre family-run working woodland, where you can still see traditional coppicing. Fascinating and beautiful at all seasons, with miles of paths and tracks to explore, including springtime bluebell walk.
Cafes & Tea Rooms
Uckfield
You can buy hot and cold drinks, Sussex cakes and ices, rolls and ploughman's lunches, to enjoy in the barn or tea garden, with the emphasis on local produce. There’s hot soup and a log fire in the barn on chilly days.
Countryside
Haywards Heath
Learn all about wildflowers from ecologist Tom Forward, taking in the Millennium Seed Bank and our beautiful Coronation Meadow. Expand your knowledge while taking in the picturesque landscape for an immersive and enriching summer experience.
Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves
SANDOWN
From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, the residents of Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, will charm and amaze you!
Christmas
Sandown
Join us for our special Wildheart Wonderland this December!
Santa needs your help, come and join his team of Elves this Christmas at the Sanctuary!
Special Events
Tenterden
Wildlife and Country Fair at the Kent and East Sussex Railway.
Join as as we continue our celebrations with a Wildlife and Country Fair at Tenterden and Bodiam stations.Lots of stalls and nature exhibits.Trains will be running all weekend with music…
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