Brighton
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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Hotel
Reading
Easy access to the Thames Valley, Legoland and Windsor Castle.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Kent Life welcomes back the Ice Cream Festival.
Exhibitions
New Forest
Experience the thrill of speed at Beaulieu as special display Icons of Formula 1 takes to the National Motor Museum stage.
From 24th May to 2nd November, a new special display in the National Motor Museum will mark 75 years since the inaugural…
Water Mill
Crawley
Ifield Watermill is a working corn mill. It demonstrates continual land use from the Roman period to the current day.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Basingstoke
iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Basingstoke is the perfect destination for a day out with the whole family. Enjoy your most unforgettable flight ever in the super smooth 14ft wind tunnel.
Childrens Events
Chipping Norton
✨ Illuminated Evenings return to Fairytale Farm! ✨
From 4th October – 16th November 2025, join us as dusk falls and the farm is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of light and colour.
This year promises even more sparkle, with new Illuminated…
Theatre
Maidenhead
Hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back!
With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare's whip smart cast.
Packed with priceless wit,…
Restaurant
Southsea
The Indian Cottage restaurant is the ultimate Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant, combining modern looks with simple old fashioned values such as the use of fresh ingredients to create fantastic food.
Indoor
Thame
Relax and unwind with friends or a loved one on an Indulgence Spa Day at the Oxford Belfry.
Choose from both a 50-minute and 25-minute treatment from an extensive list including Wellbeing Massage, Full Body Scrube, Frangipani Foot Treatment,…
Self-Catering
Great Missenden
Period village cottage in area of outstanding natural beauty in the Chiltern Hills.
Restaurants
Banbury
Situated in the thatched village of Wroxton, 5 minutes from Banbury, this former 17th Century manor house offers comfortable accomodation, excellent homemade food and a truly warm welcome.
Hotel
Gravesend
Set in 12 acres of woodland, the Inn on the Lake Hotel offers a friendly and comfortable stay in a modern, family run establishment.
Sports Ground
Fordingbridge
Insight activities provide unique and fun activities within the new forest, Hampshire. If you’re looking for some of the best things to do in the new forest then read on, we are ranked as the No.1 local attraction, Tripadvisor 2015.
Participatory Event
Little Horwood, Milton Keynes
Designed to pamper you from head to toe, come and experience the Instant Radiance Spa Day at Horwood House Hotel
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
The iconic International Autojumble will return on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025. Thousands of motoring enthusiasts will join us for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
This long-awaited weekend of…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
At the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love vultures, so every day is vulture awareness day! If you would like to celebrate these incredible birds, join us on the first…
Childrens Events
Cobham
Come and join us for some big adventures for your little ones this Autumn
Event Venue
Brighton & Hove
Ironworks Studios in Brighton is a fantastic entertainment venue just 5 minutes from Brighton train station. If your looking for a great night out then look no further.
Self-Catering
Whether you’re after a coastal or a countryside break, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination, offering the perfect mix of unspoilt scenery and a variety of things to see and do.
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