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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General event
Aylesbury
Enjoy Waddesdon whilst helping Hearing Dogs breed, train and provide life changing Hearing Dogs for deaf people throughout the UK.
Shopping
Henley
The Henley Arts Trail is a free event held in 32 venues between Nuffield in Oxfordshire and Twyford & Sonning in Berkshire. With over 280 artists exhibiting and selling their work from original artwork, prints, textiles, glass, ceramics, woodwork…
Arts
Shiplake Cross,, Henley on Thames
Explore Henley's arts filled treasure trail over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend 3-5th May. 280 artists showing their work in 31 unique venues from vineyards, a distillery, artists's studios to The famous Leander Club. And it's FREE! www…
Restaurant
Emsworth
The Hermitage Restaurant is one of the hotel's most popular features and has deservedly won a National Restaurant Award.
Historic Site
Chatham
Explore Chatham's shipbuilding legacy at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Step back to the 'Age of Sail', visit interactive galleries, historic lifeboats, and more. Tickets valid for a year for a year-round adventure on this 80-acre maritime heritage…
Music
Eastbourne
THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever!
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but…
Hotel
Canterbury
Treat yourself to a stay at this modern hotel, where room rates include complimentary breakfast, free car parking and Wi-Fi.
Museum
Paddock Wood
A collection of well-preserved Victorian oast houses, home to the Hop Story Museum and the famous grey and black shire horses. 'Decades experience,' Indoor adventure playground and nature trail.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Speen, Princes Risborough
Pay a visit to the oldest horse charity in the world, established in 1886 to help the working horses of London.
Theatre
Winchester
Radio-play-live-on-stage
Live on stage and in person, renowned stars of stage and screen Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Terry Molloy (Mike Tucker in The Archers for 40 years) are joining forces this spring to play the world's most…
Theatre
Chichester
Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Can anyone prevent the same fate befalling the young Sir Henry Baskerville? Is a monstrous hound really roaming Dartmoor? Why is someone systematically stealing Sir Henry's shoes? And how does a ghostly hound…
Theatre
Chichester
A wild party. A friendship. A cherished pet.
And a night that changes everything.
It's Julie's 18th birthday, and she's throwing a party in her father's extravagant townhouse. Her boyfriend has just dumped her and her long-suffering best friend…
Self-Catering
Poole
If you are looking for a holiday property with a wow factor, then The Houseboat is the one for you.
Theatre
Portsmouth
Benchmark Musical Theatre presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Film
Bletchley
'The Imitation Game', starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly, threw a Hollywood spotlight on the work of Alan Turing and Bletchley Park's wartime Codebreakers, with some of the film's iconic scenes filmed at Bletchley Park itself.
2024…
Theatre
Reading
Performed in the open air at Reading Abbey Ruins, in the shadow of the gaol in which Wilde was imprisoned, the most renowned of Oscar Wilde's comedies. It's the story of two bachelors, John 'Jack' Worthing and Algernon 'Algy' Moncrieff, who create…
Farm
Wroxall, Ventnor
Discover the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary: home to over 100 donkeys, mules and ponies. Open all year-round with free parking + free entry. We’re family friendly and welcome dogs. Come and find out how we care for our much-loved animals.
Music
Maidenhead
Mullen's career brought him from Glasgow to London back in 1969.
As one of the most soulful and subtly virtuosic players the UK has ever produced, he has recorded and toured with the very best, also carving his own place in jazz-funk history as a…
Music
Winchester
Keeping The Show On The Road Tour
Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have been keeping the show on the road for three decades and become renowned worldwide for their high-energy live show having toured in over 40 countries.
The band aim to…
Festival
East Grinstead
Calling all vintage vibes enthusiasts and party people! The UK's No.1 jive and swing band, the Jive Aces, are revving up for the 20th anniversary of their legendary Summertime Swing, and it's guaranteed to be an electrifying celebration you won't…
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