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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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Serves Local Produce
Whether it's seafood caught fresh from the sea or vegetables from a Sussex farm, drinks from one of the local Sussex vineyards or perhaps a spirit from a local distillery, you're to be able to enjoy some 'made in Sussex' or 'made in Brighton'…
Marina / Harbour
Brighton
The prefect entertainment haven, Brighton Marina is a self contained destination full of shopping, entertainment, on the water adventures and eating out opportunities to enjoy against the backdrop of yachts bobbing up and down in the harbour.
Meeting Venues
Brighton
Surrounded by paintings, furniture, ceramics and other prized artefacts, Brighton Museum’s galleries are the ideal way to treat delegates and clients to a taste of Brighton’s fascinating history and culture.
Museum
Brighton
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Royal Pavilion garden, at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.
Pier
Brighton
You can't get much more of the British seaside experience than eating fresh fish and chips at the end of Brighton Pier and partaking in some of the entertainment on offer!
Sports Ground
Brighton
Brighton Racecourse is the fun and friendly seaside racecourse
overlooking the Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the English
Channel.
It stages 21 race meetings between April and October.
Gallery
Brighton
Having earned itself an international reputation over the last few years for its stunning and original street artwork dotted around the city, Brighton & Hove is certainly a mecca for the creative.
Museum
Brighton
Located in four Victorian cellars under Brighton Railway Station, the Brighton Toy and Model Museum will invoke many childhood memories and dreams.
Walking
Brighton
The Undercliff Walk at Brighton is perfect for all the family as it offers not only a host of stops along the way, but its flat wide walkways make it suitable for prams, bikes and wheelchairs. The 3-mile uninterrupted walkway runs between Brighton…
Markets
Brighton
Described as Brighton's cutest market, Brighton Makers Market is a must visit if you love creative and unique shopping that is typical and full of Brighton vibes! Paper Daisy are renowned locally for high quality, fully curated and vibrant Makers &…
Vineyard
WALLINGFORD
Brightwell Vineyard was first planted in the late 1980's and acquired by its present owners in 2000. It covers 16 acres and grows 8 varieties of grape including Bacchus, Chardonnay, Huxelrebe, Dornfelder and Pinot Noir.
Vineyard / Wine
Wallingford
Take a tour and learn more about English wine production at Brightwell Vineyard in Oxfordshire. Located on the outskirts of the beautiful Wallingford village, guests can enjoy a one hour tour and the chance to taste three of the wines produced at…
Childrens Events
Arundel
£10 per child with a free adult, book online
WWT Arundel's Brilliant Birds Home Educators session offers a two‑hour, hands‑on learning experience focused on bird adaptations, birdwatching skills and wetland wildlife education. Children aged 4-7…
Childrens Events
Arundel
£10 per child with a free adult, book online
WWT Arundel's Brilliant Birds Home Educators session offers a two‑hour, hands‑on learning experience focused on bird adaptations, birdwatching skills and wetland wildlife education. Children aged 8–11…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
At this special weekend event, we will be joined by living history re-enactment groups who will be around our 45-acre site among our historic buildings, depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain's history, covering Medieval, English…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Travel through centuries of conflict in Britain at War at Chiltern Open Air Museum, showcasing warfare and everyday life from the medieval period to the Second World War.
Explore how conflict shaped Britain across multiple eras, from medieval…
Exhibitions
Chichester
This major exhibition will bring the British landscape to life
through the eyes of some of the 20th century's most inspiring
artists. It will explore works from 1910 to 1970 that reimagined
the countryside and coastlines of the British Isles as…
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
Over 35's tennis championships featuring players from all over the UK, at one of the worlds best grass court venues. Watch for free in the beautiful surroundings of Devonshire Park.
All age groups are catered for up to 75 for Women and 80 for Men.…
Festival
University Road, Southampton
One of the longest-standing science festivals in Europe, welcoming over 10,000 visitors each year, the British Science Festival comes to the University of Southampton this September.
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