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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Fishing
ARUNDEL
Spend a day fly fishing at Chalk Springs Fishery set in an attractive woodland valley a few minutes walk from the historic town of Arundel.
Hotel
Liphook
Revive body and soul with a spa day or stay at one of Champneys’ day spas or spa retreats.
Historic Site
Gravesend
The Chantry offers a wonderful insight into the heritage of the borough of Gravesham, its fasinating exhibits provide visitors of all ages with a sanpshot of times gone by in an interesting and stimulating environment.
Towns & Villages
Charlbury
Charlbury, set in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, grew from a small clearing in the Wychwood Forest to become a prosperous market town, due largely to its reputation as a glove making centre during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Museum
Charlbury
Charlbury Museum is an independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. Its five rooms are crammed with exhibits revealing the history of this ancient market town. There is plenty here to interest both adults and children. The contents include:…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Museums & Galleries
Portsmouth
Pay a visit to the small, terraced house where, in 1812, the famous novelist Charles Dickens was born. The home in which he lived for a short time has been lovingly restored and furnished to illustrate middle-class tastes of Dickens' era.
Bed & Breakfast
Wantage
Charney Manor, set in the Heart of the Oxfordshire Country side offering an attractive rural setting, three acres of manicured gardens and a sense of History as parts of the Manor date back to the 13th Century.
Conferences & Weddings
Wantage
Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Charney Manor offers an attractive rural setting, spacious grounds and a sense of history, parts of the Manor date back to the 13th Century.
Museum
Faversham
The remains of four hundred years of gun powder manufacturing in Faversham.
Conferences & Weddings
CHESHAM
Set in 25 acres of beautiful Chilterns countryside Chartridge helps you forget the hustle and bustle of a busy schedule, allowing you to enjoy distraction-free business events with a clear head.
Towns & Villages
Chatham
Chatham (Kent) a fascinating maritime town with a history stretching over 400 years. Official tourist guide for things to do in Chatham & nearby events
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Gillingham
Chatham Ski Centre has the longest artificial slope in the South East and is the premier wintersports facility in the region. It is also part of the company that teaches more people to ski and snowboard than anyone else in the UK.
Meeting Venues
Worthing
Chatsworth Hotel has 14 well equipped function rooms catering for 1:1 meetings up to large events for 180 people. Please call our Events Team to discuss your booking or view our website.
Towns & Villages
Chawton
Home of Jane Austen for the last eight years of her life, Chawton is a delightful village near Alton in Hampshire. You can visit Jane Austen's House, where she wrote or revised all her novels, and see the Chawton House Library where Jane's brother,…
Historic House / Palace
Alton
Chawton House Library is an internationally respected research library with a unique collection of early English women's writing from 1600 to 1830. Access to the Library's collection is for the benefit of academics, scholars, students and the general
Sightseeing
Henley-on-Thames
Established in 1994 and set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
Checkendon Equestrian Centre can offer you many equestrian activities for you and your horse.
Food
Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne
Chef Dan Matthews will return to the Tasting Room this Autumn with a comforting seasonal feast, served and shared on long tables. Dan is one of our most popular Friday Night Supper Club chefs and we are looking forward to welcoming him again for…
Towns & Villages
This tiny village in the Chess Valley was well and truly on the map in Elizabethan times, as the Queen herself paid a visit to the Tudor Manor House here.
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