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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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Towns & Villages
Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate
Discover stunning sandy beaches and sea-carved chalk cliffs of more than a dozen seaside towns along the Kent coast
Farm Shop
HUNGERFORD
Cobbs was founded out of a passion for supplying quality food with provenance to our customers as well as providing a platform to the immense volume of artisanal producers on our doorstep. You will find a fantastic farm shop, delicatessen, butchery,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hungerford
Get ready for a romantic and nostalgic evening under the stars at Cobbs HUNGERFORD with a special screening of Dirty Dancing!
Picture yourself wrapped in a cosy blanket, popcorn in hand, as the sun sets, and the screen comes to life with the…
Towns & Villages
Cobham
Cobham is a community steeped in history. Or, perhaps more accurately, three communities – Church Cobham, Street Cobham and Downside – which is how Cobham began.
Historic House / Palace
Gravesend
A large house standing in 150 acres of Repton's landscape garden and dating from 1587. It includes work by Inigo Jones, Wyatt and the Adam brothers. Now an independant girls' boarding and day school.
Adventure Park / Playground
AYLESFORD
Cobtree Manor Park has over 50 acres of parkland displaying a diverse and maturing collection of trees and shrubs. The Park features a themed play area, along with a sculpture trail, plenty of space for picnics, and a visitor centre and café serving…
Food
Portsmouth
Cocktails
Two for One
Every Monday to Thursday from 5pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and indulge in a delicious cocktail or two. We have a choice of Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini
and Strawberry Daiquiri.
Gallery
Uckfield
Pastel artist specialising in Ashdown Forest and Sussex landscapes. A warm welcome awaits you at Juliet's studio/gallery where you can view a large selection of originals, prints and cards, antique prints and paintings in progress.
Fishing
Aynho, Banbury
OS GRID REF: SP522342
College Farm Fishing is a family run and owned fishing lake providing fishing facilities for people of all abilities. It has good access, particularly for the disabled, with a very nearby car park with hard standing.
Museum
Tenterden
The Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Recording the Career of Holman Fred Stephens, Light RailwayPromoter,
Engineer and Manager, His Family, His Railways and His Successors.
''A Quart of a Museum in a Pint pot'' - Old Glory Magazine
Beach
Freshwater
Colwell Bay is one of many picturesque beaches in West Wight, offer spectacular views back across the Solent to mainland England.
Comedy
Portsmouth
Enjoy live comedy and a trip up the Spinnaker Tower.
Comedy
Fareham
Friday 7th November I From 7pm to 12.30am
Enjoy a delicious two course dinner and superb cabaret hosted by the wonderful Davina Sparkle - one of the UK's top stand up 'Drag Queen' comedians - followed by our popular Disco Bingo event - instead of…
School Holidays
Farnham
The Rural Life Museum is the heritage home of Dennis Brothers of Guildford, perhaps one of Surrey’s most famous manufacturers.
Historic Site
Egham
This memorial overlooks the River Thames and commemorates by name over 20,000 airmen who were lost in the Second World War during operations from bases in the United Kingdom and North and Western Europe, and who have no known graves.
Music
Steeple Aston, Bicester
An evening of stage, screen and pop classics, folk songs and singalong.
Bar with wine, beer, soft drinks and nibbles. Table seating.
Tickets £12 (U 16s free) – from Margaret Bulleyment, 01869 347346, mtheb749@gmail.com or the village shop.
Music
Eastbourne
With more than 100 concerts across the season, Eastbourne Bandstand has a packed line-up in 2025, including the return of the 1812 Proms & Firework Nights on Wednesday evenings from 11th June to 3rd September (except 18th June), and Traditional…
Music
Guildford
Guildford Cathedral is welcoming a series of Concerts by Candlelight in 2025
Tour
Weybridge
Explore more with 'the technical Concorde Tour' at Brooklands Museum in Surrey, and discover the fascinating technical achievements of the aircraft. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Flight Deck and Concorde Simulator where you can…
Meeting Venues
Guildford
Guildford is just 40 minutes from London by train, and within easy travelling distance of London Heathrow and London Gatwick, making it the ideal spot for your conference or meeting whether you need to bring together 10 or 1000 people.
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