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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Special Events
Woking
Treat yourself to a delightful two-night getaway with our dinner, bed, and breakfast package, complete with a complimentary bottle of house wine in your room upon arrival. Experience the cosy comfort of our accommodations as you relax and unwind…
Workshop
Horsham
Come celebrate English Wine Week in a unique, creative way by personalising your own fabric wine bottle bag with a gorgeous array of iron-on vinyl and a Cricut™ heat press! We think it pairs very well with one of Leonardslee Family Vineyards’ own…
Special Events
Aylesbury
Enjoy a relaxed and informative wine tasting, in our atmospheric Cellars with our wine experts, this informal wine tasting is ideal for novices and experts alike. Our team will guide you through a carefully curated selection of Rothschild and…
Indoor
Tonbridge
Balfour Winery knowledgeable tour guides will lead you in a fun and relaxed tasting of six, where you can learn the technique of wine tasting without the bravado.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Canterbury
Take a walk on the wild side at Wingham Wildlife Park where you can see more species than any other zoo in Kent!
Garden
Godalming
Established in the twentieth century, this hillside arboretum has now been maintained by the National Trust for 60 years and has built up a collection of more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, many of them rare.
Towns & Villages
Winslow
The historic market town of Winslow was first mentioned in 792 when King Offa gave the area to St Albans Abbey and the King had his very own hunting lodge on the outskirts of the town.
Markets
Selsfiel Road, Ardingly
Winter Craft Market & Wellbeing Fair – South of England Showground, 29th November 2025
Get ready for a festive day of shopping, self-care, and community spirit at the Winter Craft Market & Wellbeing Fair, taking place on Saturday 29th November 2025…
Theatre
Eastbourne
The Winter Garden consists of the Floral Hall, Gold Room and Devonshire Halls, used for functions, music, shows, conferences, exhibitions and comedy clubs.
Nature
Lingfield
Winter Photography Days offer excellent value for money with a slightly shorter itinerary to suit daylight hours.
Walking
Southwick
Wrap up for the Winter Wonderland Walk in support of the Rowans Hospice.
Arts
Fawley, Henley-on-Thames
Join us for a creative and relaxing workshop at the beautiful and scenic Oaken Grove Vineyard. In this hands-on session, you'll be guided step-by-step through designing and crafting your own wire craft flowers.
Village
Billingshurst
Wisborough Green lies in the northwest corner of West Sussex, astride the A272 east-west main road. The River Arun and its flood plain to the east and the heavily wooded high ground to the west maintain the essentially rural nature of the Parish and
Vineyard
PULBOROUGH
Awarded Winery of the Year 2018, the beautiful family-run Wiston Estate offers Wine Tours by appointment from their vineyard nestled in the heart of the rolling South Downs in West Sussex. Each tour concludes with a guided tasting of their English…
Restaurant
PULBOROUGH
Awarded Winery of the Year 2018, the beautiful family-run Wiston Estate offers Wine Tours by appointment from their vineyard nestled in the heart of the rolling South Downs in West Sussex. Each tour concludes with a guided tasting of their English…
Picnic Site
Godalming
The common is an area of woodland and heathland which was used as an army camp in both world world wars. Witley common is easily accessible with footpaths are clearly marked. This land is managed by the National Trust and is a lovely spot for a pi
Towns & Villages
Witney
Known across the world for blanket making, especially in North America where the Witney Point Blanket was traded in exchange for furs, the town owes its prosperity to the wool trade.
Witney is the largest of the market towns in the Oxfordshire…
Village
Wivelsfield
On the border of East and West Sussex just north east of Burgess Hill, is the large village of Wivelsfield.
Childrens Events
Southampton
Love the Boy Who Lived? Meander to magical Tudor House and create your very own magic wand, witness magic and search for the magical characters in our garden! You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! There is no charge for adults in…
Heritage & History
Havenstreet
October half term fun at Isle of Wight Steam Railway It's wickedly wonderful half term fun as witches and wizards cast their magic spell and takeover the Havenstreet station.
Frightfully fun day out Follow the spooky treasure hunt trail then…
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