Burgess Hill April Blog
April 2025 Blog
As the weather improves in Burgess Hill and we look forward to Easter time and the school holidays there is an array of things to do in Burgess Hill to keep you active and outside in the fresh air. Burgess Hill in April is an exciting place to be. Don’t miss out on all the community events that are available during this time!
Easter Trail- Monday 7th– Thursday 17th April
The ever-popular Easter Town Trail is back! From Monday 7th April to Thursday 17th April, bring the children into town so they can help Bramble find his lost Easter bonnet supplies! Maps can be collected from the Help Point or from the Town Council website. Follow the clues to find the supplies and return the completed map to the Help Point and collect your prize! Every completed form will also be entered into a prize draw.
Family Fun Sessions- Monday 7th April
Family fun sessions are back at The Kings Church this Easter! These sessions are exclusively for families of children & young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and spaces must be booked in advance. The sessions will run at 12.30pm and 2.30pm, where there will be a range of activities for all ages, as well as services to offer information and support to families.
To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/burgesshilltowncouncil for tickets or contact the Help Point on 01444 247726 or visit in person at 96 Church Walk.
Family Fun Sessions are sponsored by The Budding Foundation and co-organized by The Kings Church.
Rock up & Ride- Tuesday 8th April
Put on long trousers, grab your bike, a helmet and Rock up and Ride! Come along to the BMX Track off of Maple Drive. The event will run from 10.30am-4pm with two free coaching sessions at 10.30am and 1pm. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Matt.
Coaching sessions must be booked in advance, otherwise children are welcome to just drop in and enjoy the music and a ride!
https://www.burgesshill.gov.uk/town-community-town-events-rock-up-and-ride/
Basketball/ Tennis Coaching
Get the kids active this half term where they have the opportunity to learn new skills with qualified coaches! Taster basketball sessions aimed at 9–14-year-olds will run on Thursday 10th April 10am-12pm. These will take place at Maple Drive Multi Sports Court and Thursday 17th April at St Johns Park Basketball Court. Tennis coaching is also taking place on 9th & 16th April at St Johns Park tennis courts. These sessions are aimed at 5–14-year-olds and will take place between 2-4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult regardless of age.
Parents must complete a waiver ahead of children attending sessions.
https://www.burgesshill.gov.uk/sports-sessions/
Mid Sussex Play Days- Burgess Hill- Thursday 10th April
Spring into action this Easter with Mid Sussex Play days Burgess Hill event.
This free event takes place at 1-3pm in St Johns Park, where children can try out Circus Skills, Golf, dancing and much more! No need to book just turn up for an afternoon of fun activities.
Easter Bonnet Making Parade and Picnic- Monday 14th April
Join us and the Burgess Hill Creative Community for Easter bonnet making at the Kiln!
After all 3 sessions have finished there will be a short parade forming up outside the Kiln with an aim to set off at 12.30pm. Following the parade, a picnic will take place at The Kiln, with a small food buffet provided for the children.
Sessions will run at 9.30am, 10.30am, and 11.30am, are 45 minutes long and are aimed at ages 5-11.
It is free to attend but advanced booking is required by calling 01444 247726 or by visiting www.ticketsource.co.uk/burgesshilltowncouncil
There is so much to do in Burgess Hill during April and especially around the Easter Holidays! Don’t miss out—dive into all the fantastic events and activities our town has to offer!
