Reading, Berkshire
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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Childrens Events
Arundel
Transform into a dragonfly this summer and with vibrant, nature-inspired facepainting. Our talented artist from Kate's Carnival will bring each design to life in a rainbow of colours, from shimmering wings and bold patterns to flashes of blues,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Pick up a spotter sheet and discover dazzling dragonflies all around the site!
To help your hunt, search for our signs that mark dragonfly habitats – your patience may be rewarded with a zipping dragonfly or a darting damselfly.
The dragonfly quest…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Dive into discovery at WWT Arundel with an unforgettable pond dipping experience. From egg to nymph to shimmering dragonfly, discover a kaleidoscope of life living under the surface of the water's reflections. You'll discover spiky dragonfly nymphs,…
Arts
Arundel
Join us for a calming and creative workshop where you'll learn the art of willow weaving and create your very own dragonfly sculpture to take home with Zsofi from Mindful Makers. This workshop is suitable for all levels and all materials and tools…
Childrens Events
Arundel
Fly into a willow weaving workshop and create a 3-D dragonfly sculpture.
Zsofi from Nature Makers will guide children aged 10-17 years old through the basic techniques of working with flexible natural willow – a beautiful, sustainable wetland…
Arts
Arundel
Willow Weaving Workshop: Arundel
Feeling inspired? Take part in a relaxing and creative willow weaving workshop and craft your very own handmade dragonfly sculpture.
Join us at WWT Arundel for a calming, hands-on experience where you'll learn the…
Workshop
Arundel
Join Tracy Waters for a relaxing craft session to create your own unique handmade cards in collage. Celebrating the colourful display of dragonflies. Paint your own, unique, collage papers. You will then craft your own set of four collage dragonfly…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Led by Emma Duncan.
Step into the spotlight and explore acting through playful exercises in this engaging drama taster session.
Ages 8+ years.
4.15pm - 5.15pm
£7.50
Arts
North Houghton, Stockbridge
A one-day drawing and sculpture workshop at Houghton Lodge, with materials, lunch and a guided tour of the gardens on Friday, 5 September.
Exhibitions
Chawton
Step into the glittering world of Georgian evenings and discover what made a truly magical night out in Hampshire with the new Chawton House exhibition: Dressing Up: Fashion and Nightlife in Eighteenth-Century Hampshire.
Community
Chichester
Join us for a laid-back Studio session where you'll have the chance to sketch and enjoy a drink or two in a friendly and informal environment, supported by one of our experienced artist educators.
We will set up the studio tables with a selection…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
NEW for 2026, all owners of pre-2005 classic vehicles are invited to take part in Drive-It Day at Beaulieu on Sunday 26 April 2026.
National Drive-It Day was launched in 2005 by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs to celebrate motoring…
Childrens Events
Chichester
Create your own colourful cathedral window
In collaboration with Chichester Cathedral, Pallant House Gallery invites you to create your own colourful cathedral window in this FREE self-led studio activity.
Inspired by Chichester950 Light Experience…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative drop-in caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships.
Discover how tar-soaked rope fibres are used for caulking, and get hands-on…
Arts
Arundel
Time: varies so check the 'What's On board' when you visit.
Drop-in for hands on family fun with Festive Crafts every day of the school Christmas Holidays.
This activity is included in your admission price, which is free for WWT Members.
Also on:…
Music
Winchester
DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours - Brothers in '85.
In 1985, Dire Straits were at the apex of their career as one of the biggest music brands and concert touring bands in the world. Still today, Mark Knopfler remains one of our…
Pub/Inn
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
The Duke of Marlborough is ideally situated on the edge of historic Woodstock at the gateway to the Cotswolds and with the birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace, almost next door.
Beach
Broadstairs
Dumpton Gap offers one of the best low tide walking routes to Ramsgate during low tide.
Towns & Villages
Dungeness
Dungeness is a headland on the coast of Kent, England, formed largely of a shingle beach.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Chichester
Peta and Bruce live in an idyllic setting . They are located 7 miles north of Chichester on the side of the South Downs in glorious West Sussex. They currently have some 13 acres on mixed grassland and woodland where they have alpacas.
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