Shopping
From designer outlets and stylish malls to high streets and quaint lanes lined with individual shops, the variety of places to shop in the South East is endless. Here is a selection of ideas of where to go shopping in South East England.
Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove in East Sussex is a shopper’s paradise. The Lanes offer a cornucopia of boutiques and jewellers, whilst the North Laine is full of bohemian shopping and vibrant street life. For high street brands head to Churchill Square Shopping Centre, whilst Hove and Kemptown are well worth exploring too.
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Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
Portsmouth’s premier shopping destination, Gunwharf Quays has over ninety discount outlets offering some great discounts - the site’s waterfront setting also makes it a great place to grab something to eat or drink, with views of the iconic Spinnaker Tower.
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The Oracle, Reading
The Oracle in Reading, Berkshire, is a large modern shopping complex, packed with designer stores and over 90 top name shops. The River Kennet runs through the centre, and is lined with great restaurants and cafes.
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Bicester Village, Oxfordshire
Bicester Village offers some of the best outlet shopping in Britain. More than 100 shops sell end of season merchandise from famous names – discounted up to 60%. As a Four Pillars Hotel guest you will get a VIP invitation which grants a further 10% discount.
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Salisbury
Salisbury is a fantastic shopping destination, with quaint streets and half timbered buildings housing all the latest high street stores, plus plenty of individual independent shops. Salisbury is also home to the 800 year old Charter Market that visits twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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Oxford
Oxford has a variety of different shopping experiences on offer. From high street stores, food shops and boutiques to Boswells, a family owned department store, there are plenty of shops to explore in Oxford. Oxford Covered Market, originally opened in 1774, has unique array of specialist shops, from fine foods to leather and jewellery. Around Oxfordshire, there are several quality farmers markets and shopping towns to discover.
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More shopping destinations in South East England
These shopping destinations have been selected to appeal to couples and those wishing to spend quality time together. For a full list of shopping destinations across the South East region, please visit our official guide to South East England.
