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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Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind, caring and forest fluent... if sometimes a little over enthusiastic in their…
Christmas
Reading
Step into a winter wonderland in Reading this Christmas with Reading's Snow Window Trail! Shopfronts across the town centre will be transformed with unique, hand-painted snow designs, each one a magical creation designed by the talented Tom Baker…
Gardens
Rolvenden, Cranbrook
Join us for the first Plant Fair Roadshow of the year! Explore a fantastic selection of snowdrops, hellebores, daphnes, aconites, and other winter-flowering plants from top growers across the South East.
Get insider tips and advice to plan your…
Gardens
Hever
Celebrate the beauty of early spring at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent as the grounds emerge back into life for First Signs of Spring, opening on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Activity Organiser
Christchurch
From taster lessons to advanced coaching, we offer the best tuition for every level of snowboard or skiing enthusiast.
Christmas
Worthing
We are so excited that 'So This is Christmas' is returning to Worthing for it's 10th anniversary. Brought to you once again by The Fairy Tale Fair and The Northbrook Friends of St Barnabas group you can visit 'So This is Christmas' on Sunday 7th…
Water Based Activities
Dengemarsh Road, Lydd
Would you like to paddle on the whole lake, having some "you time" and just chill with like minded people.
Monday & Thursday mornings 9:30am and 10:30am, is the best time to bring your own SUP or use one of ours as you enjoy the tranquillity of the…
Sports Ground
Crowborough
Harrisons Rocks in Groombridge provide a combination of some of the best beginner friendly tuition opportunities and most challenging sandstone climbing in the South East, if not in the UK.
Museum
Woodstock
A museum which tells the personal lives of generations of men and women experienced through war.
Hotel
Portsmouth
No Man’s Fort is your Unique Island Hotel, with 23 spacious bedroom suites, restaurants, a cabaret club, bars and lounges, rooftop hot tubs, a hot house and fire pit to toast marshmallows under the night sky.
Hotel
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
Spitbank Fort is a 5 star hotel with eight bedroom. This private island is ideal for couples, a group of friends or corporate use. Our overnight package includes champagne reception, buffet lunch, five course dinner and a full English breakfast.
Christmas
Whiteley
Get ready for an incredible night of Christmas entertainment. Including a stunning 3-course meal, Champagne and nibbles on arrival, and exclusive table service available for you and guests.
Friday 28th November £75
Saturday 29th November…
Museum
Southampton
The museum is uniquely concerned with the development of the aviation and aircraft manufacturing companies in the Solent area over the past century and also houses the Air Training Corps National Museum. The collection includes the Gnat, Sandringham…
Ice Cream Parlour
Deal
Family-run Solley's has been producing delicious dairy ice cream for more than three decades, using the finest ingredients and locally-sourced milk. Enjoy a sumptuous sundae in the Solley's Ice Cream Parlour before picking up some Kentish produce
Festival
Wasing Lane, Aldermaston
For one magical evening Wasing invites festival-goers to come together to mark the Summer solstice, which takes place on the same day everywhere on the planet, connecting everyone in a truly global moment.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Earnley, Chichester
Pumpkin Season at Somerley Fields
Step into our Pumpkin Field and spooky Field of Frights, with plenty of photo spots and entertainment opportunities along the way. Get lost in the Maize Maze, fill a wheelbarrow with your perfect pumpkins, and…
Special Events
Cobham
This autumn, we invite you to hear the incredible stories of our ancient and significant trees – as well as see their spectacular seasonal colour.
Painshill's extraordinary journey is rooted in its trees – from Charles Hamilton's original 'painting…
Village
The western end and northern parts of the parish of Sompting remain mainly rural with an abundance of flint walls, older houses and cottages. The church of St Mary's was built around 1000 and features a fine Saxon tower with a Rhenish Helm (the last…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Sompting, Lancing
Join us for pumpkin-picking fun at our pumpkin patch in West Sussex at Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE, next to the A27.
Our confirmed dates for pumpkin picking fun in 2025 are 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 25th-31st October from 10am to…
Towns & Villages
Sonning
Sonning, occasionally called Sonning-on-Thames is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Wokingham in the English county of Berkshire, a few miles east of Reading.
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