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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Comedy
Whiteley, Fareham
Featuring Disco Bingo
Friday 17th May - From 7pm to 12.30am
Enjoy a delicious two course meal and superb cabaret hosted by the wonderful Davina Sparkle - one of the UK's top stand up 'Drag Queen' comedians - followed by Disco Bingo - instead of…
Comedy
Brighton
**Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023**
Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns. Learn why your…
Comedy
Brighton
★★★★½ "Enlightening & uproarious" FringeFeed 2024
★★★★ "Charming & funny" Perth Happenings 2024
Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Best in Comedy
Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her…
Comedy
Chesham
A mesmerisingly hilarious hypnosis show where volunteers from the audience have their imaginations unlocked and realities altered, all through the power of hypnosis. Prepare to be spellbound whilst in fits of laughter! See the show or BE the show…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Amberley
Learn about communications from the past to the present day!
This event mainly takes place in our Connected Earth BT Exhibition, as well as our usual communications displays, there will be several extra displays and demonstrations where staff and…
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
Taynton, Burford
Performed by young artists from the Royal College of Music & Cambridge Colleges, join us for an evening concert of classical music.
Set by candlelight in the atmospheric surroundings of St John the Evangelist Church, all proceeds from the concert…
Music
Winchester
Uplifting singing for a cold February! Vivaldi Gloria, Schubert, Mass in G, Welcome to All the Pleasures, Purcell and music by Bach and Mozart. Come and share this wonderful music with us!
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
Music
Bletchley
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe with a special afternoon of music and a cream tea.
Alongside the frenetic war-time activities of the Bletchley Park Codebreakers flourished another series of activities – that of the Bletchley…
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.
Conference / Exhibition Centre
Eastbourne
The Congress Theatre is Grade II* listed. Purpose built, the theatre and conference venue has a seating capacity of 1655, and is one of the largest theatres on the south coast.
Guest House
Oxford
The Conifers is a family-run guest house that is located in a pleasant residential area within the Oxford ring road and conveniently situated close to the Headington hospitals and Shotover Country Park.
The city centre and the colleges of the…
Theatre
Worthing
The Art Deco Connaught Theatre, Cinema and Studio hosts a wide variety of plays ranging from musicals and thrillers to drama and children’s shows as well as 2D and 3D blockbuster films.
Meeting Venues
Worthing
Whatever the event you are organising, from conferences to concerts, parties to shows, Worthing Theatres can help provide you with the right venue, at the right price, with all the back up and support you need.
Music
Battle
The Austrian composer Hugo Wolf worshipped Wagner, but both he and Benjamin Britten were famously rude about Brahms - who notoriously fell asleep while listening to a performance by Liszt. Yet Britten, Brahms and Liszt all shared a desire to revive…