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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Theatre
Winchester
New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present
Houdini's Greatest Escape
Harry Houdini is the world's greatest entertainer.
Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him, and his wife Bess, on the cusp of a…
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Stockbridge
Idyllically set above the tranquil waters of the River Test with untouched views across the valley and water meadows. After a walk around the glorious gardens enjoying the peaceful Walled Garden with rose arbours and peony walk, visit the quaint Tea…
Garden
Stockbridge
A haven of peace above the tranquil beauty of the River Test. Grade II* Gardens with fine trees surround an enchanting and unique example of an 18th Century “Cottage Orne”.
Town
Hove
West of Brighton is Hove where the seafront takes on a leisurely feel with the beach huts and seafront lawns overlooked by beautiful Regency architecture.
Beach
Hove
Hove seafront begins at Hove Lawns and stretches right along to Hove Lagoon, near Portslade. There is a stunning walk along the seafront, especially just as the sun rises or sets, from the West Pier onwards.
Museum
Hove
Hove Museum of Creativity is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east.
School Holidays
Sandown
Wondering how to entertain their kids this February Half Term without breaking the bank.
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Hovertravel and Southern Vectis to provide a fantastic family day out on the Isle of Wight for two adults…
Boat
Ryde
Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the Isle of Wight. This fast service also has a frequent timetable starting from 6am and running throughout the day until 9pm.
Talks
Winchester
A bioacoustic listening journey under the Whales installation. How To Be A Whale is a bioacoustic listening journey - a soundscape of many hundreds of scientific recordings woven together into a story told through the lives of seven different whales…
Theatre
Winchester
Join Nick Stapleton, an expert investigative journalist and presenter of BBC's BAFTA-winning Scam Interceptors, for a revealing evening delving into the world of scams and fraud.
With over a decade of experience unravelling scams and posing…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Coppice Theatre.
Kira loves reading, visiting the library for a new book is her favourite thing. One day the words in the books start to disappear and the adults start to get grumpy. Graham Grey says the library will be knocked down to…
Childrens Events
Oxfordshire, Oxford
How To Train Your Dragon at Blenheim Palace Adventure Play
Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April
Step into the realm of dragons at Blenheim Palace Adventure Play during the Easter break. In collaboration with the beloved book series 'How To Train…
Sporting Event
Ascot
A wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Canterbury
Consistently a favourite with TripAdvisor reviewers - Kent’s most successful animal park, Howletts near Canterbury, offers a wild day out, like no other!
Music
Winchester
Part of Winchester Jazz Festival
YolanDa's Band Jam is the critically acclaimed CBeebies children's TV show presented by double MOBO award winning musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown.
Dubbed "Jools Holland for kids", YolanDa's Band Jam…
Talks
Selborne
This talk is a brief history of humans and Antarctica from Ancient Greek theories of polar balance to the Antarctic Treaty signed in 1959. Using maps and literature, the ways in which people imagined the existence and composition of a great southern…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Back at Norden Farm by popular demand, Hundred Watt Club invites you to peek inside their cabinet of curiosities and celebrate Halloween with an evening of bizarre burlesque, queer cabaret and sublime circus entertainment.
Expect spinetingling…
Theatre
Southampton
Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque & vaudeville
Roll Up! Roll Up! The risqué, raunchy & ridiculous people of Hundred Watt Club return to The Stage Door with another glittering and glorious evening of burlesque, vaudeville & comedy!
In…
Towns & Villages
Hungerford
The charming market town of Hungerford can be found in the West of Berkshire. Find a map, details about the town, tourist information and things to do.
Towns & Villages
Pretty riverside Hurley lies halfway between London and Oxford, being 55 miles from each by river. The river has always been an important part of the village’s history with records of a ford as early as the 6th century.