SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP IN EAST SUSSEX

SHOPAHOLICS WILL LOVE EAST SUSSEX FOR ITS ECLECTIC MIX OF BOHOCHIC BOUTIQUES, HIGH-STREET STAPLES AND QUIRKY INDEPENDENTS

Wherever you find yourself in East Sussex, there’s excellent retail therapy on offer. Quirky, independent stores are everywhere, even in sleepy small towns and villages, while the bigger towns rival London in terms of style, choice and cool factor. So make sure you have plenty of space in your bags – you’re going to need it!

Lively Shopping Streets

Eastbourne has a wide range of shops on offer, from high street chains at The Beacon and boutiques at the Enterprise Shopping Centre to quaint Victorian shopping streets and lively local markets.

Let’s start with Little Chelsea, which was named the third coolest neighbourhood in the UK by The Sunday Times in 2018. It has over 50 independent retailers, offering the perfect opportunity to sample luxury delis and discover historic antiques, unique homewares and exclusive brands.

One of the longest-running shops is Taboo jewellers, which first opened its doors in 1989. Owner Neil Lamprell has built the company from humble beginnings to be one of the most highly regarded silver businesses in East Sussex. Neil takes regular trips to Mexico, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Poland to source new and exciting jewellery collections to bring to Eastbourne.