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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Childrens Events
Selborne
Spend the day with our education team discovering the art of Edward Wilson- the official artist on Captain Scott's expedition to Antarctica. Create your own artwork inspired by the penguins and albatrosses in our collection and achieve your Arts…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
What is it like to be an Antarctic explorer? Get in a tent, pull a sledge and try on some clothing in this interactive workshop! Telling the story of Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912, the session compares the equipment…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
The discovery of Endurance in 2022, Shackleton's ship from the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, has resulted in a resurgence of interest in this incredible story of human resilience in the face of nature's overwhelming dominance. This talk…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
Gwyn Griffiths is a marine technologist. He was Chief Technologist at the UK's National Oceanography Centre and Professor of Underwater Systems Engineering at the University of Southampton. Over a 40-year career he took part in five oceanographic…
Talks
Selborne
Many have heard of Captain Scott's 'Race to the South Pole', and the tragic deaths of the British Polar Party. However, this expedition's story does not begin with the ship's departure for the Antarctic; nor does it end with a tent pitched just a…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
Lawrence Oates was only one of many expedition members Herbert Ponting photographed and filmed during Robert Scott's Terra Nova expedition. When news broke in early 1913 of the deaths of Scott, Oates and other members of the South Pole party, images…
Talks
15-16 Kings Walk, Hastings
Celebrating 75 years of the home of the British Surrealism movement, Lee Miller and Roland Penrose' son, Antony, joins us to talk all things Farley house.
Located here in East Sussex, Farley House was the meeting place of some of some of the key…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Anuvab Pal returns on official business. Post-Brexit, the British government want to sell the idea of Britishness to India. It has been done before, with dubious results.
Now, they've set up a Department of Britishness and hired him. He will…
Gardens
Stockbridge
Apple Day is back for another year of fruitful festivities!
With over 32 apple tree varieties at Houghton Lodge Gardens, including the world-record-holding espaliered pear tree 'Beurre Diel', Apple Day is a celebration of many ancient varieties…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come and find out all about apples and pears. Pick your own fruit from the Brogdale Collections orchards. We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, guided tractor tours of the pear collection, apple displays, expert…
Other
Appledore
Welcome to the APPLEDORE CLASSIC CAR SHOW and VILLAGE FAIR 2025. This is our 40th Year and ARGMC are pleased to host once again. We're fast becoming one of the largest in the area with 5,000 visitors and 450 beautiful vehicles of all ages, shapes…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Appledore
The APPLEDORE CLASSIC CAR SHOW and VILLAGE FAIR. 2024 is the 39th classic vehicle show that the ARGMC is pleased to host. We're fast becoming one of the largest in the area with 5,000 visitors and 450 beautiful vehicles of all ages, shapes and sizes…
Theatre
Cranleigh
Apples In Winter beautifully gives voice to the hidden victims of crime. Miriam's son has been on death row for 22 years. Today the state will execute him. As is the tradition, he is granted a last meal: he asks for his mother's apple pie. In this…
Theatre
Appleton, Abingdon
Join us for a merry mash-up of two beloved classic tales – a heartwarming treat for all ages!
Water Based Activities
Dengemarsh Road, Lydd
Bank Holiday Fun For All The Family on the lake at Action Watersports. From the Aqua Park Adventure to Paddleboarding, Flyboarding and much more there is something for all the water loving family. A warm welcome with a smile and warm lake is waiting…
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Aylesbury
Come and experience a day out to remember at Aqua Vale, where visitors are certain to have a fun and friendly day out for all the family.
Heritage & History
Little Wittenham, Abingdon
The Festival of Discovery sees the archaeologists behind the Roman and Iron Age digs at Earth Trust sharing their fascinating finds in a pop-up museum plus a series of specialist talks and unique hands-on workshops.
When archaeologists from…
Talks
Portsmouth
Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience exploring archery in the 16th century.
Discover the world of Tudor archery, explore the museum with a behind the scenes guided tour of our collection, uncover amazing facts about the archers…
Talks
Portsmouth
Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience exploring archery in the 16th century.
Discover the world of Tudor archery, explore the museum with a behind the scenes guided tour of our collection, uncover amazing facts about the archers…
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