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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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Exhibitions
Chichester
Discover Nana Shiomi's (b. 1956) exquisite woodcut prints – a fusion of Japanese tradition and European influences.
Film
Winchester
Cinema Screening
Follow the chaotic love lives of eight very different couples a month before Christmas from the classic film, Love Actually.
Plus enjoy a tasty refreshment of a mince pie whilst you savour the sweet sounds from Otterbourne Brass…
Comedy
Winchester
Join us for a hilarious comedy night.
Winchester's very own comedy legend Paul McCaffrey is back supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace for the third year. He will be joined on stage by friends for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy.
All…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles
31 May & 1 June – 10am to 5pm
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Napoleonic era at this special Napoleonic Living History Weekend this June.
Witness the military encampments of Wellington, Blucher, and Napoleon's armies,…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Step into the Napoleonic era
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Napoleonic era at this special Napoleonic Living History Weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum this June.
Visit the military encampments of Wellington,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of the National Austin Seven Rally on Sunday 29th June 2025, with Austin Sevens from across the United Kingdom and Europe gathering in the Beaulieu parkland.
Join the Pre-War Austin Seven Club as it…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of the National Austin Seven Rally on Sunday 30th June, with Austin Sevens from across the United Kingdom and Europe gathering in the Beaulieu parkland.
Join the Pre-War Austin Seven Club as it celebrates one…
General event
Milton Keynes
The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) invites families to join the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park for a fun and hands-on workshop where they can learn more about radio and electronics.
Film
Winchester
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate…
Film
Winchester
Dear England
a new play by James Graham
directed by Rupert Goold
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game.
The country that gave the world football has since…
Film
Winchester
National Theatre Live cinema screening
Nye
a new play by Tim Price
directed by Rufus Norris
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain's welfare state and…
Film
Winchester
Present Laughter
by Noël Coward
The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward's provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine's…
Film
Winchester
Skylight
by David Hare
directed by Stephen Daldry
On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant, a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died…
Film
Winchester
National Theatre Live 2025
The Importance of being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's…
Film
Winchester
The Motive and the Cue
a new play by Jack Thorne
directed by Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married…
Film
Winchester
Vanya
adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov
directed by Sam Yates
designed by Rosanna Vize
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version…
Special Events
Selborne, Alton
Nature Day
Our annual family fun day celebrating the natural world.
Join us and many local organisations for a day of fun activities for all ages.
Joining us on the day will be…
Alton Natural History Society
Charles Butler Foundation
Gilbert White's…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Selborne, Alton
A Family Fun day where we are joined by nature and conservation organisations for a day packed with family friendly activities, crafts and workshops.
Admission includes access to the house and gardens. Pre-booking is not essential.
Price: £10…
Festival
Amberley
Join us at Amberley Museum for a celebration of the great outdoors!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with interactive exhibits and hands on activities for the whole family. Experience how nature is used in our Greenwood Village, we will…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Join in roarsome adventures across the Wakehurst landscape, from digging for fossils to identifying dino eggs and hunting for dinosaur nests.
Bring your sense of adventure and team up with Pip, Bud and Sprout to complete your daring dino mission…
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