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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
Chipping Norton
Some of the houses in the village are 17C but in 1939 Williams-Ellis, who had designed Portmeirion in north Wales, remodelled all the cottages in Cornwell.
Festival
Cosgrove
The Cosgrove Canal Festival & Craft Fair is run each year by the Society to raise money for the restoration of the Buckingham Canal between Cosgrove and Buckingham and to spread the word about our work. Throughout the whole festival weekend you will…
Fireworks
Cosham
Lighting up the city skyline again this November will be the popular annual Cosham Bonfire & Fireworks Display at the King George V playing fields.
This free event opens at 4pm. Enjoy the children's funfair (under 12's only) as well as the…
Childrens Events
Aylesbury
This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family.
Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim…
Christmas
Winchester
Santa is back in the Planetarium for Cosmic Christmas! Blast off on a live-action immersive festive space adventure for the whole family, meet the man in red himself and get a special Christmas gift.
Food
Swerford, Chipping Norton
Guided by professional chef & culinary tutor Gregg Brown, founder of CookSchool, you'll use the finest ingredients – and some campfire magic – to add final touches to a delicious summer feast to savour alongside homemade shrub and cordial drinks…
Hotel
Oxford
Victorian building with modernised interior, 0.5 miles from city centre. Bar with log fire. Elegant restaurant serving French and English cuisine.
Pub/Inn
Clanfield
The Cotswold Plough Hotel, Clanfield, is a perfect example of a 16th century, stylish yet informal hotel in the Cotswold countryside. The restaurant menu offers imaginative and mouth-watering dishes and prides itself on using local Cotswold produce,…
Animal Collection / Zoo
Burford
One of Oxfordshire’s top attractions and one of the most beautiful zoological collections in the country is Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens. Get eye-to-eye with Giraffe, Walk with lemurs or watch rhinos graze on the Manor House lawns.
Shop / Shopping Centre
Filkins
The splendid 18th century buildings, in the idyllic setting of the tranquil village of Filkins, house the design studio, mill shop and gallery, textile museum and coffee shop.
The beautiful cloth is traditionally woven, with textures and colours…
Distillery
Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famous for its horticultural heritage and set in five acres of beautiful Cotswolds countryside, our state-of-the-art distillation equipment is perfectly poised for the creation of our fine spirits.
Cottage
Guestling
In the grounds of the ancient Sussex farmstead of Old Church Farm, Guestling, are three luxurious rental cottages: The Granary, The Dairy and Long Acre.
Arts
Brighton
A sky so good that you want to eat it, but please don't. Cotton Candy Skies looks like it was pulled straight from Pinterest, with its soft pastel shades and blending techniques.
It's the best artwork for those looking to ease their way into their…
Comedy
Winchester
Count Arthur Strong in And It's Goodnight From Him
Part one of Count Arthur Strong's farewell tour. (Of the World. Potentially). (Certainly Jersey).
Having consulted with top Harley Street specialists, the St Anne's Jombulance Brigade and…
Christmas
The Countdown to Christmas is on in Southampton from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November, with three-days of non-stop fun and festive entertaiment to get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy music, entertainment, festive characters and the Christmas…
Music
Andover
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were…
Music
Folkestone
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were…
Talks
Milton Keynes
Robert Hannigan, former Director of GCHQ (2014-2017), will be in Bletchley Park's Fellowship Auditorium for a very special event to celebrate the launch of his new book, Counter-Intelligence: What the Secret World Can Teach Us About Problem-solving…
Arts
Brighton
Quick! Take my pic – it's golden hour!
Country Cactus will warm up your soul and your home with its harmonious desert colours. Not only is this easy to paint, it gives you more time to focus on topping up your glass and gossiping with friends.
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Bike Hire
Brockenhurst
The Forest is rightly famed for its wildlife and with many miles of Forestry Commission off-road tracks to explore you are sure of a great day out.
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