Burgess Hill’s town centre offers all the convenience of excellent shopping facilities with plentiful parking close to the shops and easy access by public transport.  A wide range of independent shops and high street stores can be found in Market Place indoor shopping centre, Martlets outdoor shopping centre and the central thoroughfare of Church Road and pedestrianised Church Walk, with good disabled access.

The town centre offers plenty of shops catering for everyday needs as well as items for a special occasion.  Large items such as electrical goods, carpets and flooring, bedding, bathrooms, computers and furniture are also available at competitive high street prices. 

If you are looking for a drink or a bite to eat there is a wide selection of bars, restaurants and cafes, many of which have outdoor seating.  Have a look at our eating and drinking guide for more information

A twice weekly open air market runs every Wednesday and Saturday in the Martlets pedestrianised area from 9am till 4pm.  There is also a twice yearly French market which takes place in June and December.

A variety of special events take place in the town centre throughout the year including St Georges Day celebrations in April, the popular Summer Festival in June and the Christmas Festival in December.  These events attract large numbers of people to enjoy the festivities.

For more information on shops and businesses in the town centre you can visit our town centre listing.