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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. 

Kingston upon Thames

Kingston is famed for its extensive range of shops, markets and services. A mecca for shoppers with over 500 stores including John Lewis and Bentalls department stores, you’ll find most brands here.

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Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Image of Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, Hampshire, lit up at night time.

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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Oxford

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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. Around Oxfordshire, there are several quality farmers markets and shopping towns to discover.

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Brighton & Hove

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Brighton & Hove 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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Bicester Village, Oxfordshire

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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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Oxfordshire

Oxford has a variety of different shopping experiences on offer. From high street stores, food shops and boutiques to family owned businesses. Oxford Covered Market, originally opened in 1774, has a unique array of specialist shops, from fine foods to leather and jewellery.

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Petworth, West Sussex

Petworth, West Sussex

‘Retail heaven away from the hustle & bustle of the High Street’. Visitors wishing to indulge in a little retail therapy will be spoilt for choice.  Petworth has a well-established reputation as a unique retail haven away from the bustle of the traditional High Street.  


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Windsor

Step into retail heaven on a visit to Windsor. A break in the Royal Borough would not be the same if you didn’t take the time explore the many shops; from quaint boutique stores to high street retailers, from antique shops to designer labels, Windsor has something for everyone (and every budget!).

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Guildford

 If you’re looking for a little retail therapy, look no further than Guildford. Featuring the famous Guildhall clock, Guildford is recognized as one of the most attractive high streets in the country. With such a large selection of designer and speciality shops, it’s easy to see why.

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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.