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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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Country House Hotel
Burley
This friendly country house is on the outskirts of the village of Burley. Small indoor pool, sauna Families welcome, one AA rosette for food.
Comedy
MAIDSTONE
Join Susie for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that dives into what it is to be a mother.
Have any of us worked it out? Who has the answer? Should we let our children swear? Are we being financially manipulated into buying V-Bucks? Is it…
Music
Maidenhead
A heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing.
Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Eartha Kitt, the five piece band deliver an intoxicating and…
Municipal Park
Eastbourne
A compact garden with a pond that is the source of the Bourne Stream from which Eastbourne derives its name.
Country / Royal Park
Maidstone
Mote Park has been a popular place to visit for both visitors and locals being a huge green open space in the heart of town. Its vast number of mature trees create a landscape of tranquil beauty.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Selborne
Discovering the Moths of Selborne
Moths are sensitive indicators of the health of the natural environment and a vital part of the food chain; something which didn't escape the attention of Gilbert White as early as the 18th Century.
We are resuming…
Theatre
Bracknell
In a world of social media, can true kindness and humility shine through?
Music
Exbury, Southampton
MOTOWN BY MOONLIGHT
Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Our dynamic band are the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. Put on your dancing shoes as…
Towns & Villages
Originally in Berkshire, this small Thames-side village was transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974 and is now part of South Oxfordshire.
Sporting Events
Faversham
Described by RunABC as an 'absolute gem', this beautiful 10k course takes runners along the quiet contry lanes around the stunning estate at Mount Ephraim Gardens. The race has grown in notoriety and kudos in recent years, attracting both club…
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Portsmouth
The Mountbatten Leisure Centre is set in an attractive park adjacent to Portsmouth's northern shore. The centre is the city's premier sports facility and has a long reputation for hosting a wide variety of national and international sporting events.
Pub/Inn
Nestled in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, we're a countryside pub with an inventive menu of seasonal & home-grown produce in an intimate setting, all helped along nicely with fine wines and local ales.
Christmas
High Wycombe
Mrs Claus is counting down the days to Christmas at Eden.
Pub/Inn
Rudgwick, Horsham
A traditional Sussex country pub /restaurant with superior en-suite accommodation in a separate building.Family garden with children's play area and adult beer garden with giant chess board.
Inn
Horsham
Family pub in the heart of the countryside. Independent luxury en suite accommodation. Open all day, every day. Secure family garden and play area.
Festival
Winchester
It's going to be a wild weekend this September as Dub Pistols bring their diverse mix of iconic acts to the festival at Vicarage Farm in Winchester. The 2025 line-up features Groove Armada, Fabio & Grooverider, David Rodigan, Alison Limerick, Don…
Self-Catering
Self-contained ground-floor accommodation. Lounge/dining area, kitchenette, twin-bedded bedroom, bathroom, small patio garden. Quiet location.
Museum
Reading
The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) is England’s most extensive museum dedicated to farming, food, craft, rural life and countryside issues.
Museum
Farnham
An award-winning museum with displays interpreting the history of the Farnham area. Willmer House is an C18th town house with a delightful walled garden.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Brighton Road, Hassocks
A unique visitor attraction in a stunning oak-framed barn. Independent British artists, designers and makers regularly showcase their work to the public.
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