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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Arts
Hailsham
Step into a world of craftsmanship, heritage, and hands-on mastery in this intensive, immersive, no-holds-barred practical course led by award-winning ornamental plasterer John William Zielinski.
John has worked extensively within Herstmonceux…
Special Events
Portsmouth
Portsmouth joins in with the nationwide celebrations of HRH The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Winchester
Dig for fossils, wade into the wonders of The Chalk Stream and climb, crawl and explore Dormouse Den at Winchester Science Centre with their three outdoor exhibits exploring the local environment. From ancient seas and crystal-clear chalk streams to…
Childrens Events
Aldershot
PlayFest! is an amazing action-packed day of fun, hands-on play and discovery for all ages in Aldershot. There are oodles of free activities to enjoy throughout the town centre on Saturday 29 August from 10am to 4pm. It's free!
Take on the…
Adventure Park / Playground
North Harbour Road, Portsmouth
Fun for everyone, rain or shine, day or night! Portsmouth Playzone is the biggest indoor play area and entertainment centre on the south coast.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Find out all about wonderful plums. This one-off opportunity to pick your own plums from the National Fruit Collection (rather than the Brogdale Collections orchards). We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, plum…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come and find out all about wonderful plums. We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, plum displays and free kids' orchard crafts and more! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about plums and gages and…
Towns & Villages
Plumpton is another village of two halves. The southern end of the village is cut across by the South Downs Way near the site of an Early Bronze Age settlement.
Workshop
Cobham
Join our Poet in Residence Nia Broomhall to use the beautiful surroundings of Painshill as inspiration for your own poems that explore your relationship with the natural world and the seasons.
Town
Polegate
Polegate lies on the Roman road which runs from Pevensey Castle (Anderida) to Lewes.
Festival
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Discover the fascinating story of how Polish mathematicians and intelligence pioneers achieved early breakthroughs against Enigma, helping to lay the foundations for the codebreaking work at Bletchley Park.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Join a chilled out, adult only pond dipping session during the quieter final hour of the day at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Slow down and find a moment of calm as you immerse yourself in the underwater world of our raised pond.
From 3:30 pm - 4:30…
Childrens Events
Cobham
Dive into discovery with Pond Life Explorers at Painshill, a hands-on outdoor experience perfect for curious young naturalists. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful 18th-century landscape garden, this engaging activity invites families to get…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Hartfield
Pooh Corner is a gift shop specialising in Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. The timber frame building is some 300 years old and has low ceilings - so you may have to duck your head to cross the threshold.
Town
Poole
Poole is home to Europe’s largest natural harbour, with must visit highlights including a historic quayside, a quaint old town, glorious parks and gardens and beautiful beaches including the world famous, Sandbanks beach.
Boat
Poole
Poole Ferry Terminal has a central position on the South Coast and is easily reached from London, the Midlands and the West Country.
Arts
Chichester
Explore portraiture through a Pop Art lens with award winning artist Wendy Barratt, creating bold and expressive works inspired by the Pop and the Figure exhibition at Pallant House Gallery.
In this one-day workshop, you'll work directly from a…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Join us for a high-energy Family Silent Disco at Winchester Science Centre where pop music takes centre stage. Between timeless sing-along classics to today's biggest chart hits, there's something to get everyone moving.
Music
Maidenhead
A stunning tribute to David Bowie by the multi award winning Pop Up Bowie.
Paul Antony performs the greatest hits of David Bowie, from every era of the iconic artist's career: from the 60's through to the 90's and beyond.
Paul, a huge fan of…
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Find out how Great Missenden's High Street inspired Roald's foxy tale and get hands on with papercraft.
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