Maidstone, Kent
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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Exhibitions
Silk Street, Aylesbury
29 May - 2 Jun, 11 am - 4 pm.
Step into a mesmerizing universe of sound and light at the Celestial Sound Cloud in the Coach House. Prepare to be dazzled by an interactive digital masterpiece inspired by the majestic beauty of cosmic clouds. The…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Dover
Join us in the grounds of Dover Castle for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!
Outdoor Event / Activities
Deal
Join us in the grounds of Walmer Castle for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
Family-friendly fun at the Brickworks Museum returns with Mayfest – a celebration of spring. Featuring our fun dog show (one of the highlights of the year) and children's activities, this is a great day out for all the family. Inside, the…
Towns & Villages
Mayfield
Mayfield is a large village in north-east Sussex, 9 miles south of Tunbridge Wells off the A267. Mayfield is a large village in north-east Sussex, 9 miles south of Tunbridge Wells off the A267. It has a beautiful high street with raised red brick pa
Fireworks
Southampton
Join us for an explosive evening of fun and excitement at the Southampton Family Fireworks Display! Get ready to ignite your senses with vibrant colours, booming sounds, and dazzling fireworks that will light up the night sky. Set in the picturesque…
Theatre
Southampton
The largest Theatre in the south, The Mayflower offers spectacular touring musicals - many direct from the West End - plus opera, ballet and comedy.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Haywards Heath
Based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, this session allows you to slow down as you immerse yourself in our meadows. Meadows are an expressive landscape, characterful and cyclical. They evoke a sense of harmony and balance, of nature working…
Self-Catering
Thame
Come and stay in our characteristic and luxury cottages, comfortably furnished with beams and original features. Each has a private garden and ample parking.
There are 4 self-catering cottages, each with private garden and ample parking.…
Arts
Haywards Heath
This summer, we're celebrating one of the UK's most threatened habitats: the meadow. ✨
Explore the meadows at Wakehurst and four bespoke art installations, showcasing the diverse wildflowers, grasses, and wildlife of these precious ecosystems.…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
Join The Brickworks Museum for an interactive day of Meccano! Invented in 1898 (just one year after our factory was founded) Meccano is an interactive building tool that can be used in an incredible number of exciting ways.
Come and see what our…
Music
Newbury
Experience a candlelit journey into the spiritual heart of a medieval Christmas. Opus Anglicanum come to Newbury with their most popular sell-out Christmas concert. From simple Gregorian chant and devotional polyphony to joyous & raucous Christmas…
Heritage & History
Chalfont St Giles
This Easter we'll be taking you back to the 14th Century when The Plantagenet Medieval Society return to the Museum for three days of action, excitement and pageantry.
Explore the fascinating living history displays throughout the day - meeting…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
28 & 29 June – 10am to 5pm
Experience the excitement of medieval jousting as it makes a triumphant return to Chiltern Open Air Museum. This highly anticipated event promises to be a feast for the senses, as the clash of steel and the thundering of…
Special Events
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Experience the excitement of medieval jousting as it makes a triumphant return to Chiltern Open Air Museum. This highly anticipated event promises to be a feast for the senses, as the clash of steel and the thundering of hooves fill the air.
Step…
Family
Battle
Join us at Battle Abbey every day of the summer holidays to learn what life was like in medieval times. From jester workshops, have-a-go archery, storytelling, squire training to lessons in courtly etiquette there will be a different activity each…
Summer
Dover
Join us at Dover Castle every day of the summer holidays to learn what life was like in medieval times. From sword schools to medieval fun and games, there will be a different activity each week for children to take part in.
Towns & Villages
From the church of St Peter and St Paul, and old-world lane of attractive cottages and houses runs past a 15c. Manor House down to the Thames.
Towns & Villages
Relax and enjoy the sensational historic capital in Maritime Kent, encompassing Rochester and Chatham. Retreat and let down your defences in the fantastic surroundings of the ancient city of Rochester, home to England’s second oldest cathedral.
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