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
Sevenoaks
Come and join us at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and discover what's living in the pond!
Come and have a go at pond dipping at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.
Kent Wildlife Trust's Education team will show you the best techniques for dipping, making…
Childrens Events
Sevenoaks
Come and join us at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and discover what's living in the pond!
Come and have a go at pond dipping at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.
Kent Wildlife Trust's Education team will show you the best techniques for dipping, making…
Childrens Events
Sevenoaks
Come and have a go at pond dipping at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.
Kent Wildlife Trust's Education team will show you the best techniques for dipping, making sure we don't disturb any of the pond's residents, before you have a go yourself. What will…
Childrens Events
Sevenoaks
Explore our brand new visitor centre and take part in a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop with our Education Team. Pop along from 10:30am -12pm to join us for this natural craft session.
During the session you will design and make your own…
Childrens Events
Sandling, Maidstone
Explore Tyland Barn Nature Park and Gardens and take part in a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop with our Education Team. Pop along from10:30am -12pm to join us for this natural craft session.
During the session you will design and make your own…
Childrens Events
Canterbury
Join us at West Blean & Thornden Woods for a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop. Make and decorate your biodegradable mosaic to take home!
Explore West Blean and Thornden Woods and take part in a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop with our Education…
Childrens Events
Hailsham
Come along to Herstmonceux Castle for a special day of fun-packed activities for children and families.
There will be:
Falconry
Face Painting
Puppet show
Magic tricks
Local woodworker who crafts products from English wood, including walking sticks…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? Our monthly Optics Days are here to help you find the perfect binoculars or scope, for your birding and wildlife adventures.
Taking place on the last Saturday of the month in our Discovery Hide,…
Childrens Events
Milton Keynes
Could you have been a codebreaker, a Wren or maybe a dispatch rider? Would you have been able to keep your work secret even after the war?
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 29 July until 28 August
Included with admission
Join us on a fun,…
Walking
Sevenoaks
Weekends are for fresh air and exploring! Come for a guided walk for families and see what seasonal wildlife we can spot around the lakes.
Gather the family and head down to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve to explore with a helping hand from Kent…
Childrens Events
Chichester
Create your own illuminated stained glass style window.
Inspired by Chichester950 Light Experience we will be celebrating the wonderful effects of light and colour throughout October half term.
In this family workshop, we will visit some of the…
Fishing
Salisbury
Welcome to Famous Fishing. Since 1995, we've been the UK's premier fly fishing company, offering our clients access to the most famous trout rivers in the world.
Walking Tour
Dover
Take a journey into the past on a guided tour of Fan Bay Deep Shelter in the White Cliffs of Dover.
Town
Fareham
The market town of Fareham lies halfway between the larger cities of Southampton and Portsmouth.
Christmas
Fareham
Join us for Fareham's biggest event of the year in the town centre with fun and festive children's activities, community performers, street performers, funfair rides, market stalls, festive food and drink and lots more. Lights switched on at 5:30pm.
Towns & Villages
Faringdon
Historic market town at the edge of the Cotswolds, Faringdon makes a great base for a short break in the Vale of White Horse and the Cotswolds. With easy access to many attractions, including the ridgeway, White Horse Hill, Buscot Park, Thames walks…
Christmas
Faringdon
Its the Farringdon Christmas Light Switch on Saturday 29th November.
With a Christmas market, music around the Christmas tree, a Santa Grotto, festive lights switched on at 5 pm, and craft activities in the Corn Exchange
Historic Site
Faringdon
The last folly to be built in England in 1935 stands at 104ft and offers extensive views of the countryside.
Tourist Information Centres
Faringdon
Faringdon is in the Vale of White Horse and lies about 30 minutes drive South West of Oxford. It is a beautiful small town and lies between two rivers The Ock and The Thames.
Country / Royal Park
Hursley, Winchester
A large area of beautiful downland and woodland, including West Wood. The Park is ideal for walking and picnicking, with fine views over central Hampshire, particularly from the interesting monument at Beacon Hill. Several car parks serve the area.