Burgess Hill
Things to do in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
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Burgess Hill offers a useful base for visitors to West Sussex without demanding much of your time. There's a Premier Inn for straightforward accommodation, and Bridge Farm House provides a campsite alternative if you prefer to bring your own shelter. The town itself has enough to occupy a family for a day: Jumpin Fun is an indoor play centre rated 4.4 from around 1,600 reviews, and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, rated 4.6 from over 400 reviews, gives you somewhere to walk and see wildlife. The Triangle is a shopping and leisure destination in the town centre.
If you're planning to explore the broader area, Burgess Hill works well as a stopping point with decent facilities for eating and sleeping. It's not a destination in itself, but it's equipped for visitors and has genuine quality in its restaurants, which is worth noting.
Where to stay in Burgess Hill(1)
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Premier Inn Burgess Hill
Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill
Clayton Wickham Farmhouse
Clayton Wickham Farmhouse, Hurstpierpoint
8.5
The Bull
High Street, Ditchling, six miles from Lewes
from £115/night
The Bull
The Bull, Ditchling
Morleys Rooms
High Street, Hurstpierpoint
The Hickstead Hotel
Jobs Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath
The Horse Inn Hurst
1460 Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint
Travelodge Hickstead
Jobs Lane Off A23 Southbound, Hickstead
Things to Do in Burgess Hill(3)
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Where to Eat in Burgess Hill(10)
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Food is genuinely strong here. The Oak Barn is rated 4.6 from over 1,600 reviews, and Kazi's Curry Mahal reaches 4.9 from 231 reviews. The Spire Cafe (4.7 from 184 reviews) and Restaurant Associates at American Express (4.5 from 770 reviews) are also well-regarded. There's a reasonable spread of cuisines—Chinese, Indian, fish and chips, and cafes—so you won't struggle to find somewhere to eat that suits you.
Attractions Near Burgess Hill
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2 mi
ARKARTZ
Hassocks · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
The Young Actors Group
Brighton · ⭐ 5.0
The Outdoors Project
Haywards Heath
2 mi
The Macs Farm
Ditchling · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Washbrooks Family Farm
Hassocks · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Beech Hurst Park Miniature Railway
Haywards Heath · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Fun Pots
Haywards Heath · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Victoria Park Splashpad
Haywards Heath · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Burgess Hill(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Burgess Hill
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1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £529
Cedar Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £642
Holly Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £707
Maple Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £607
Oak Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
Willow Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £847
The Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £523
The Old Surgery
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £681
Common questions about Burgess Hill
How many campsites are there in Burgess Hill?
We list 1 campsites in and around Burgess Hill.
Which campsites in Burgess Hill have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Burgess Hill offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Burgess Hill?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Burgess Hill.
What is there to do in Burgess Hill?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Burgess Hill.
Where can I eat in Burgess Hill?
We list 10 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Burgess Hill.
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