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Your top shopping in Essex tour guide
Essex is a shopper's paradise, featuring shopping and outlet centres, vibrant high streets, independent stores, and farm shops. You can enjoy the best shopping in Essex experiences while holidaying in this stunning part of the UK!
Lakeside Shopping Centre offers many designer brands, while Blackwells Farm Produce and Farm Shop offer some local delights! You can also visit Clacton Shopping Village for a diverse selection of shops.
It's conveniently located just a few miles from the beautiful Essex Sunshine Coast, which hosts fantastic family events during school holidays.
Not only is it close to there, but many of these shops on the list are located close to our amazing Mersea Island Holiday Park, so you have somewhere to rest yourself and all of those shopping bags!
It’s time to shop until you drop!
So, it’s time to get into your next Essex shopping expedition! We’re going to start with the many shopping centres where you can discover and find your new favourite outfit…
Lakeside Shopping Centre
Starting with one of the most popular places to shop in Essex, where you can discover over 250 shops, restaurants, and leisure attractions. Lakeside offers everything you need for a full day of entertainment, plus you can find brands here, including Calvin Klein, BOSS, Puttshack, Hollywood Bowl, and more, so you'll find endless options to enjoy from morning to evening.
Find out moreLocation: West Thurrock Way, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 2ZP
Braintree Village
Braintree Village is another exceptional outlet shopping destination, featuring a variety of sought-after brands, restaurants, and cafes, so you can find everything you need in one place! The vibrant atmosphere ensures that visitors leave feeling inspired and wanting to visit again and again.
Find out moreKeep up to date with what’s going on here, as you might be able to catch an event while on holiday!
Location: Braintree Village, Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH
Romford Shopping Hall
Romford Shopping Hall is a popular shopping destination with a diverse range of things on offer. There are clothes, food, and much more to browse. With a community feel and various events happening throughout the year, why not visit for a great shopping in Essex experience during your next holiday?
Location: 43 Market Place, Romford, Essex, RM1 3AB
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Eastgate Shopping Centre
Find some of your favourite brands at Eastgate Shopping Centre, where you can shop for the whole family! Then, you can indulge in the food on offer, because you’ll need the energy for rounds two and three of your shopping expedition.
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Harvey Centre at Harlow
Discover everything you need at the Harvey Centre at Harlow, from shopping for styles for everyone to food, leisure, and live music/shows! What could be better than shopping and a show? With disabled access too, the whole family can enjoy a day out shopping in Essex! You could even catch a film at the cinema to relax after a long day of shopping.
Find out moreLocation: Harvey Centre Approach, Harlow CM20 1XR
The Victoria Shopping Centre
The Victoria Shopping Centre has plenty of shops to suit your shopping needs, but there are also options for places to relax and eat when you want a bit of time to catch up with your loved ones! Whether you’re looking for new shoes, want a new tattoo, or even have some pie and mash – there really is a mix of things for you to discover!
Find out moreLocation: 362 Chartwell Square, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5SP
Clacton Shopping Village
Explore Clacton Shopping Village for a delightful open-air shopping experience, a 40-50 minute drive from Mersea Island Holiday Park. Discover stores featuring fashion, footwear, jewellery, gifts, homeware, outdoor equipment, and more with discounts of up to 60% off high street prices.
Find out moreWhat’s even better is that you can benefit from free parking for up to four hours, extendable at the Information Centre, ensuring a stress-free visit – all you have to worry about is who’s holding the bags!
Location: Stephenson Road West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4TL
Your local farm shops in Essex
Next up is for all of the holiday goers who are looking to taste some local produce and support local businesses at these farm shops in Essex. Discover local wines, meats, spirits, and more – what more could you want?
Blackwells Farm Produce and Farm Shop
There are so many things on offer at Blackwells Farm Produce and Farm Shop that you are simply spoilt for choice! Discover fruit, veg, cakes, gifts, and even hampers that you can enjoy back at your holiday home for a delicious treat. This farm shop in Essex is also award-winning, so you know it’s the real deal – why not come and find out for yourself?
Find out moreLocation: Colne Rd, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1TQ
Cammas Hall Farm Shop
If you’re looking for wholesome family fun or an activity to try with your partner, then coming to Cammas Hall Farm Shop is the perfect option! You can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, and much more, so you can say, “I picked that” with pride! You can also enter the maze here, walk the nature trail, play golf, or visit the play area for the kids.
Find out morePlus, you can buy food to eat in or take away, so it’s really the perfect day out!
Location: Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JT
A much-need food and drink refuel
Of course, after all of that clothes shopping or picking your own fruit, you need a break. And what better way to refuel from one kind of shopping than to partake in another kind of shopping – just one where you can sit down, refuel, and indulge…
Tiptree Patisserie
If you have a sweet tooth, then look no further than Tiptree Patisserie for one of the best sweet treat shopping in Essex experiences! Welcome to the home of handmade cakes, biscuits, and patisserie and a proud member of the Wilkin & Sons family, renowned for their Tiptree jam.
Find out moreFounded in 2010, Tiptree Patisserie is an artisan bakery that has consistently led the way in quality and handmade artisan bakes. If that isn’t enough to make you want to taste them, then we don’t know what is. Just look at them – our mouths are watering too…
Location: Tiptree Patisserie Ltd, Crittall Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3DR
East Coast Distillery
If you’re a gin lover, celebrate the beauty and character of the Essex Coast with your favourite tipple at East Coast Distillery. This small gin distillery, located near the estuary in Landermere, mirrors the leisurely pace of life here, so every bottle is carefully crafted to perfection, bringing joy to gin lovers.
Find out moreThey also offer short free gin tours on Saturday, and of course, you can try some too!
Location: Landermere Farm Buildings 3A, Landermere, Thorpe-le-soken, Essex, CO16 0NH
Missing Gate Vineyard
You’re invited to visit the English Vineyard, offering some of the most stunning views in Essex, and enjoy some premium still wines by the glass at Missing Gate Vineyard. Come by to sample the wines with your loved ones and experience one of the best shopping in Essex experiences for all of you wine enthusiasts out there!
Find out morePlus, you can bring your favourite bottle home with you or to your holiday home, so you can sit back and relax with a glass…
Location: Woodham Lodge, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4HG
New Hall Cellar Door
Visit the renowned New Hall Cellar Door Shop at New Hall Wine Estate to discover award-winning still and sparkling wines. Enjoy free samples, learn about special offers, and delve into the estate’s history. Established in 1969 by the Greenwood family in Purleigh, Essex, New Hall Wine Estate spans over 120 acres and is one of England's oldest and largest wine producers.
Find out moreNew Hall has been recognised with numerous awards, including UK Winemaker of the Year in 2013, 2015, and 2016, and received over 40 national and regional trophies, so it would only be right to try and buy them!
Location: New Hall Wine Estate, Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex CM3 6PN
Meadow Oak Distillery
On this family farm, nurture meets nature with their small batch spirits inspired by the meadowland and agroforestry. They are both ethical and sustainable, plus you would’ve never seen or tasted them before, so it’s one to buy for yourself or treat someone to as a unique gift.
Find out moreYou can meet them at various street markets and other events in Essex and even buy a gin school and distillery tour experience!
Location: Dane House, High Street, Stebbing, Essex, CM6 3SQ
Secret Hamper
If you prefer to shop online, this is the perfect way to add some character to your next Essex holiday. Order from Secret Hamper so you can enjoy some tasty treats in the comfort of your holiday home, cosy up with your loved one, and indulge. Whether you’re going on holiday to celebrate someone’s birthday or you want a Christmas-themed hamper for your winter holidays.
Find out morePlus, you can opt for a hamper that will give you some Essex-based treats, so you can get stuck into the culture and support local suppliers! Why not organise a surprise delivery for your loved one?
Location: Unit 7D, Beckingham Business, Park, Tolleshunt Major, Maldon CM9 8LZ
Shopping in Essex FAQs
Ready to shop ‘til you drop? Before you head off, here are a few of the most frequently asked questions to help you become even more prepared for your next shopping in Essex adventure…
Does Essex have a shopping centre?
Yes, Essex does have a shopping centre – many, in fact – here’s a short list to choose from:
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The Victoria Shopping Centre
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Lakeside Shopping Centre
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Eastgate Shopping Centre
What is Colchester like for shopping?
Colchester is great for shopping, as it is brimming with independent stores, boutiques, cafes, retro shops, and much more. From Crouch Street to The South Lanes, you can wander through these quaint streets and discover a variety of treasures.
What shops are in Braintree Town Centre?
There are plenty of shops in Braintree Town Centre, including:
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Armani
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BOSS
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Bedeck
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Cadbury Outlet
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Barbour
If you’re planning a visit to a specific store, please check their opening times as they may not always match the centre’s opening hours and you want to be able to shop to your heart’s content!
Ready for a shopping in Essex experience?
Now you have all of the information needed to begin your shopping adventure, are you ready to go? Whatever your style or food tastes are, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone joining you on holiday. All that’s left to do is to book your holiday, get packing, and remember to take shopping bags with you on your next Essex holiday!