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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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Gardens
Abingdon
Open on Sundays and Wednesdays in February 1-4pm
Garden and copses with extensive areas of snowdrops and early spring plants.
House also open on Sunday 15 and 22.
Sunday 22nd February Snowdrop and Spring Plant Fair 11-2pm.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Off Stubb Lane, Near Rye
Visit Great Park, Alder and South Sowdens Woods for Open Woods & Workshops this June 7th.
An opportunity to visit the managed woodland for a talk and tour of Great Park, Alder and South Sowdens Woods, a semi-ancient woodland with plantations (PAWS)…
Heritage & History
Ramsgate
Following the Commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo in 2025, The Little Ships return to Ramsgate for a 4 day extravaganza including military vehicle displays, parades, workshops and more.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
In Visitor Centre gallery
WWT Arundel's Optics Days give visitors the chance to test a wide range of binoculars and spotting scopes and receive expert advice on choosing the best equipment for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Running from…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
In Visitor Centre gallery
WWT Arundel's Optics Days give visitors the chance to test a wide range of binoculars and spotting scopes and receive expert advice on choosing the best equipment for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Running from…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? The monthly Optics Days are here to help you find the perfect binoculars or scope, for your birding and wildlife adventures.
Taking place on the last Saturday of the month in our Discovery Hide,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Want to experience wildlife in stunning detail? Our monthly Optics Days are here to help you find the perfect binoculars or scope, for your birding and wildlife adventures.
Taking place on the last Saturday of the month in our Discovery Hide,…
Hotel
Maidstone
The Hotel is situated close to Junction 7 of the M20 with ample free parking. Seasons Restaurant offers a variety of menu choices and there is also a leisure club on site.
Sporting Event
Windsor
Original Marathon is back! Original Marathon is the route of the first EVER 26.2 mile marathon. The event, only the 8th running of an event on this famous course, is Saturday 7 March 2026. This is your opportunity to run in the footsteps of legends…
Historic House / Palace
East Cowes
Step into Queen Victoria’s favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the country's longest reigning monarch died here just over 100 years ago.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Otford
Models of Otford's Tudor Palace and 19th Century local aviators' glider compliment changing displays of the present and recent past,plus local geology and archeology, linked by the 56 foot illustrated timeline. Group visits by appointment.
Arts
Newport
Discover the magic of carnival and the creativity behind New Carnival's annual Mardi Gras, a children and young people focused parade at the beginning of July in Ryde, with environmental responsibility prioritised. This exhibition offers a rare…
History and Heritage
Haywards Heath
Located between Haywards Heath and Balcombe, the Ouse Valley Viaduct offers a dramatic view. A structural marvel, the viaduct was originally built in 1838 to carry the London-Brighton line over the River Ouse.
Family Fun & Activities
Angmering , Littlehampton
Welcome to Out Of Bounds! Have fun and experience exciting indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
Sporting Events
Battle
Welcome to the 11th Anniversary edition of Out Of The Blue, an unforgettable race that you'll want to race year after year. These 10k & 5k offerings explore some of the stunning 220 acre estate at Ashburnham Place. The air crackles with race-day…
Film
Haywards Heath
Experience the magic of cinema under the stars when Cinestock, the UK's longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider brings the 2001 blockbuster Bridget Jones's Diary to the South Lawn, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the…
Film
Haywards Heath
Experience the magic of cinema under the stars when Cinestock, the UK's longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider brings the ultimate feel good musical Grease to the South Lawn, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Elizabethan…
Theatre
Haywards Heath
Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, adapted by Oliver Gray
Illyria brings Carlo Collodi's magical coming-of-age classic Pinocchio to Borde Hill's stunning Azalea Ring in a joyful, music-filled outdoor theatre performance perfect for all ages.
Since its…
Theatre
New Forest
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Packed with rivalries, regrets and, of course, plenty of romance, this production by theatre company This Is My Theatre is sure…
Performing Arts
New Forest
This Is My Theatre presents Alice's Adventure in Wonderland on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems… Perfect for dreamers of all ages, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland invites…
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