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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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Vineyard / Wine
Wallingford
Looking for an authentic experience? Join in the fun of pulling in the grapes this harvest time at Brightwell Vineyard in Oxfordshire
Town
Gravesend
Gravesend, a historic riverside town in Kent on the River Thames, is known for its famous piers and cobbled High Street filled with independent shops, artisan makers and atmospheric tea rooms. Just 24 minutes from London St Pancras, it’s an ideal…
Free Event
Gravesend
Head to Gravesend in Kent this August to celebrate the 180th Gravesend Regatta! Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August, this is one of only a few remaining traditional Regatta's.
Christmas
Gravesend
Get into the festive spirit at the Gravesend Christmas Light Switch on with festive entertainment across the town centre from 11.00 am, including Christmas Bubble Displays, Giant LED Angel stilt walkers, jugglers, Hula Hoopers, & selfie fun.
Tourist Information Centres
Gravesend
Gravesend’s National Award Winning Visitor Centre, Towncentric, can be found opposite St George’s Church.
Free Event
Gravesend
The popular Gravesham Light Festival is back this January. This years theme is Light and Life and will illuminate our streets on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 January 2026.
Country House Hotel
East Grinstead
Peter Herbert arrived at Gravetye in 1958. Captivated by Robinson's house and it's setting he had the revolutionary idea of injecting his own exceptional hotel keeping and restaurant standards in to this rural spot.
Restaurants
East Grinstead
Gravetye's award-winning Michelin Star restaurant provides uninterrupted views of its glorious gardens. They hold a Michelin Star and were awarded two Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide in 2024.
Hotel
Salisbury
Set in almost five acres of parkland and gardens, and conveniently located at the crossroads of the A303 and A338, between Andover and Amesbury, Gray Manor Hotel offers 25 Superior bedrooms plus a beautiful Bridal Suite.
Garden
Rye
Great Dixter is an historic house, a garden of world renown, a centre of education, and a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists from across the world.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Margate
Look for clues of marine life from our seas along the shore plus marine art
Outdoor Event / Activities
Ramsgate
Look for clues of marine life from our shores along the shoreline plus marine beach art
Towns & Villages
Great Missenden is a village in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire with plenty of thing to do, most famous as the home & resting place of Roald Dahl
Walking Tour
Wadhurst
Great Oak Walks offers scenic self-guided walking holidays, over rolling hills and fields and through ancient woodland and valleys, linking some of the finest castles, houses and gardens in England.
Towns & Villages
Chipping Norton
Just north of Chipping Norton, set high on a hill and enjoying panoramic views across the valley, Great Rollright is the larger of The Rollrights, Little Rollright is 2 miles to the west, with the prehistoric Rollright Stones in between.
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2026.
Community
Chiddingly
The Greening Chiddingly "Green Weekend 2025" is an annual free festival of sustainable living. Events take place across Saturday 12th July. From 10:30-14:00, we will be holding our annual Green Jamboree at Farley's Yard in Muddles Green. Expect…
Nature Reserve
Newbury
After many years as a military site, Greenham and Crookham Common has been restored and reopened to the public. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and cattle and Exmoor ponies graze here.
Hotel
Henley-on-Thames
Nestled in 30 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside, Greenlands Hotel is home to Henley Business School and offers elegant accommodation by the River Thames.
The hotel features 100 well-appointed rooms located in the Thames Court building next…
Exhibitions
Lewes
An major exhibition from the Lee Miller Archives will be on display for the second half of the 2026 open season in the Lee Miller Gallery.
Arriving in Britain just as war was declared Lee Miller, an American with no permit to work, used her camera…
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