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Shopping & Markets

If you're looking for excellent shopping on the south coast, look no further than Hampshire.

Our superb shopping facilities in Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester are among the best in the country and offer a winning combination of both high street brand name stores and smaller independent retailers.

You'll also find delicious local produce at Hampshire's regular weekly and farmers' markets.

Shopping in Southampton

Millions of shoppers flock to Southampton, where the excellent West Quay shopping centre and bustling high street make Southampton one of the country's top ten cities for retail.

With over 100 stores, including John Lewis and Marks and Spencer, as well as 50 fashion shops and 19 places to eat, West Quay offers excellent choice for shoppers while the high street area features a large Debenhams and hundreds of enticing brand name and specialist shops.

Shopping in Portsmouth

As well as the busy high street, Portsmouth offers shopping in style at its attractive quayside locations.

At Gunwharf Quays shoppers can enjoy the views of the harbour and pedestrian avenues along with a choice of 90 designer outlets, offering savings of up to 70% on high street prices.

Port Solent also has many attractions for shoppers, from its marina, restaurants and leisure facilities to a wide range of individual shops selling everything from fashion to furniture.

Shopping in Winchester

Connoisseurs will love the tempting array of independent shops, boutiques and art galleries in Winchester.

The city's compact, pedestrian-friendly streets make shopping in Winchester a treat and in addition to well-known high street stores there are also plenty of opportunities for finding top quality, individual goods.

Winchester also boasts one of the best farmer's markets in the UK and the lively, bustling atmosphere at market time makes Winchester a shoppers' delight.

Shopping in Basingstoke

Good shopping is guaranteed in Basingstoke, with the town's Festival Place shopping centre offering 165 stores and 28 restaurants, bars and cafes.

At Festival Place you'll find Debenhams, Bhs, Marks & Spencer and TK Maxx as well as many other fashion and homeware shops. Many stores are open until 8pm on weekdays and there's ample parking on site.

Just a short walk away you'll find other shopping attractions in Basingstoke such as The Malls, and the old town with its regular weekly and farmers' markets.

Markets

If you love markets, you'll love shopping in Hampshire. Many of Hampshire's towns have lively weekly markets, selling anything from fashions to fresh fruit and vegetables and antiques.

For a delicious, seasonal taste of Hampshire, visit our farmers' markets held each weekend in town centres across the county. Here Hampshire farmers and producers sell what they have produced, grown, reared and made, and can tell you how it was produced and how few food miles their food travelled to reach you. They offer top quality produce such as locally-sourced watercress, pork, trout, beers and wine.

Don't miss the fascinating antique shops and craft and picture galleries in Stockbridge, the cosy tea shops and annual Watercress Festival in Alresford, or the tempting Emsworth Sunday markets.