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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Town
Hailsham
The town centre is a delightful mixture of the old and new, having two modern shopping precincts yet retaining some of the character of its past heritage with St Mary’s Church, Fleur de Lys and other buildings dating back to the sixteenth century.
Cinema
Hailsham
Hailsham Pavilion combines a fully restored interior featuring high quality decor associated with the Golden Days of cinema and theatre entertainment, with a programme and facilities which are right up to date.
Pubs
Petworth
If you are looking for the perfect pub, look no further than the Halfway Bridge Inn. The menus are changed monthly and the blackboard specials daily.
Inn
Petworth
An 18th century inn in the heart of Sussex countryside. Accommodation in a converted stable yard and excellent homemade food.
Historic House / Palace
Bexley
Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion set in award winning landscaped gardens, with visitor centre, gift shop and tearoom.
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Prepare to be amazed by Professor Mystic Powers and his enchanting magic show! In this spellbinding performance, children become his apprentices, joining him in demonstrating and learning a variety of marvelous magic – all with a Halloween twist…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
This Halloween half term, Fizz Pop Science bring their high energy shows and captivating science tricks to the Borde Hill.
Explosive Reaction Show: 11.00am – 11.30am
Get ready for a Halloween science extravaganza! Be mesmerised by jaw dropping…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
There's something strange in the neighbourhood, it's rather weird and doesn't look good…. think we need to call The Ghost Hunters!
This Halloween half term something supernatural is brewing at Borde Hill and we're calling all young Ghost Hunters to…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
We've put a wonderfully spooky twist on our archery sessions for Halloween. Using weapons of old; vampires, werewolves and zombies will be your new targets. Plus to add an extra challenge, you'll get to practice your newfound archery skills shooting…
Halloween
Brockenhurst
We've put a wonderfully spooky twist on our archery sessions for Halloween. Using weapons of old; vampires, werewolves and zombies will be your new targets. Plus to add an extra challenge, you'll get to practice your newfound archery skills shooting…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Woodstock
Join us at Blenheim Palace for a series of thrilling installations and immersive encounters that will delight chill-seekers of all ages and get scarier as dusk falls.
Weave your way through towering mausoleums, step cautiously into a medieval…
Childrens Events
Ashford
Join us this Halloween for heaps of spooky fun, silly surprises, and fang-tastic activities for all ages!
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Get creative by making Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to take home. From spooky decorations to bonfire-themed creations, you'll have a blast during this drop-in session.
Cost: £2.00 per child (including Members) to cover the cost of materials,…
Halloween
Carisbrooke, Newport
Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle Join English Heritage every day of the half term holidays for Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle.
Spooky activities Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out this half term. Follow the…
School Holidays
Uckfield
Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure this Halloween!
Cinema
Rowlands Castle
Set within the grounds of Stansted House, screening will take place in front of the mansion. Pack a picnic and get ready for an experience like no other.
Childrens Events
Berwick
Drusillas, located between Brighton and Eastbourne, always conjures up oodles of eerie excitement and seasonal surprises to keep your little horrors half term happy!
Sugar Skull Witch:
She floats, she glides, she slides and sneers, she welcomes…
Childrens Events
Ower, Romsey
Have the BEST. DAY. EVER at Paultons Park this Halloween. This October half term bring the family to the friendliest and most frightful Halloween theme park event in the UK. Back for another year with even more spooky fun to be had! Peppa Pig World…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Aldershot
For lots of freakishishly good fun this October half-term, enrol at our wander-ful wizard school and enjoy a FREE spellbinding day out in our town centres!
Young witches and wizards will learn to fly a broomstick, encounter creepy cauldrons, take…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Farnborough
For lots of freakishishly good fun this October half-term, enrol at our wander-ful wizard school and enjoy a FREE spellbinding day out in our town centres!
Young witches and wizards will learn to fly a broomstick, encounter creepy cauldrons, take…