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
Godstone
Get ready for a monster-sized Halloween event at Godstone Farm! From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, the farm will be transformed into a spooky adventure zone, perfect for the whole family. Defeat friendly monsters in our thrilling…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lower Beeding, Horsham
A spellbinding Halloween adventure awaits at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens...
Outdoor Event / Activities
Horsham
A mysterious quest begins in the gardens this October and throughout half-term. Young alchemists are invited to collect their Alchemist's Activity Book before setting off on a self-led journey through Leonardslee's beautiful autumn gardens.
Along…
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…
Heritage & History
Edenbridge
Treat your little ones to a spine-tingling visit to Hever Castle this Halloween Half Term as Spooktacular Science takes over the grounds from 17 October to 1 November 2026.
Young visitors can embark on Hever's Mad Scientists Trail, wandering…
School Holidays
Uckfield
Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure this Halloween!
Other
Margate
Head to the WonderWorks to join them this Halloween half term to create a spooky mask!
£7pp
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…
Dance / Dancing
London
Join us for a spine-tingling, music-fuelled evening in the iconic Painted Hall. This Halloween, the hall transforms into a luminous dance floor, offering three music channels featuring iconic soundtrack hits, R&B favourites, and indie anthems. Come…
Halloween
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
Come and join us for an evening of spooky fun at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
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…
Childrens Events
Whitchurch
Head to Whitchurch Silk Mill for Halloween-themed trail and activities around the site and collect your Bag of Treats at the end.
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…
Halloween
Riseley, Reading
Step into a world of magical mischief and playful spooks as Hallo’Welly’Ween returns to Wellington Country Park, Reading for its 13th year!
Towns & Villages
Henley On Thames
Hambleden is one of the prettiest villages, in one of the most attractive valleys in the Chiltern Hills.
Village
Hambledon
Hambledon is a small village and civil parish in the county of Hampshire, situated about 15 miles north of Portsmouth.
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