What to do and see in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips

October 25, 2017 Margarita Chappel

Burgess Hill is a civil parish and a town located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England, close to the border with East Sussex, on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Located 39 mi (63 km) south of London, 10 mi (16 km) north of Brighton and Hove, and 29 mi (47 km) east-northeast of the county town of Chichester, it occupies an area of 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km) and had a population of 30,635 at the time of the 2011 Census, making it the fourth most populous parish in the county (behind Crawley, Worthing and Horsham) and the most populous in the district. Other nearby towns include Haywards Heath to the North East and Lewes, the County town of East Sussex, to the South East.
Restaurants in Burgess Hill

1. UpMarket 22

22 Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AE, England +44 1444 616100
Excellent
63%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Café and Emporium Café serves a selection of foods, including homemade cakes and gluten free products. The emporium has many items such as gifts, clothes, toys and more

Reviewed By Sue P - Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

A great little cafe selling good food and nice coffee. Also yummy milkshakes. Love the market stalls in there with unusual items. Especially recommend browsing the clothes rails - always different to the usual stock in the high street shops. Nice friendly staff. Always a pleasure to pop in for a browse

2. Plumpton Racecourse

Plumpton BN7 3AL, England +44 1273 890383
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Plumpton Racecourse

Plumpton is a hidden gem in the world of horseracing. The thrill of Jump racing, the joy of a win, delicious food and drink, and stunning rural backdrop provide a memorable sporting experience for everyone from novice to racing expert. We race 16 times a year between September and May, and with a track just over a mile round (one of the smallest in the country) we offer great viewing of the whole course. You feel as though you can almost touch the horses as they thunder past the winning post on each circuit. You are also likely to be rubbing shoulders with the UK's top trainers and jockeys who regularly come to Plumpton, and we are renowned as a nursery ground for the equine stars of the future.

Reviewed By Ali L

A beautiful late summer, early autumn day was the perfect backdrop for a very fun accessible trip out to the races. With fun activities for the kids there is something for the whole family. Donkey rides, face painting and a climbing wall all came included in the price (adults pay - children go free on Family Race Day - not sure about other days) as well as the hilarious inflatable horse racing, not to be missed. There was a faire too - standard fair prices for the standard stalls. The racing was great fun, lot's of independents as well as the Tote depending on your preference. You can buy tickets that allow access only to the central area and not the grandstand. If you're there for the atmosphere, the faire and having a picnic with friends or family that's a good deal. For my money if you do want to have a bet a Grandstand ticket is essential as it gives the best view of the finish line and is the most exciting placed to watch a race climax. The queue to leave looked like it could take a while, but it didn't, so don't worry about staying to see the last race, stick around have another pint have a last bet and enjoy!

3. Washbrooks Family Farm

Washbrooks Farm Brighton Road | Hurstpierpoint, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF, England +44 1273 832201
Excellent
56%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 149 reviews

Washbrooks Family Farm

Washbrooks is a family run farm located at the base of the South Downs in the pretty village of Hurstpierpoint. We have a large animal barn and paddocks with all your favourite farm animals. Our extensive outdoor play area offers hours of play as well as an indoor play area for rainy days. The tearoom offers home cooked food everyday from 9.30am - 4pm. See our website for seasonal attractions. We are closed between Christmas Day and New Year Day.

Reviewed By tinkertaytay - Hassocks, United Kingdom

Love it here! We go every week. Annual membership very reasonable. Plenty for my 2 year old and 5 year old to do. Occasionally they offer animal handling which they both love! New trampolines been installed that are in ground, which is so much safer...Morethank you.

4. Bolney Wine Estate

Foxhole Lane, Bolney RH17 5NB, England +44 1444 881894
Excellent
66%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Bolney Wine Estate

Our family owned vineyard was established in 1972 and we produce award-winning red, white and sparkling English wine. We recently opened a new visitors centre with an enlarged cafe and retail shop and a fantastic viewing balcony overlooking 18 acres of vines. Why not come along and enjoy breakfast or lunch with friends and sample our wines? You can also book a guided tour & tasting (variety of dates and times available) or perhaps experience one of our popular wine masterclasses on a Saturday? We also run special events throughout the year, including fine-dining evenings and summer evening tours.

Reviewed By TravellingQuallie - London, United Kingdom

We popped in for the morning vineyard tour, wine tasting and lunch. And what a brilliant day out!
Rebecca, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. Clearly passionate about wine and very knowledgable. A wonderful sparkling wine welcomed us to the tour, we saw the vines and the cellars, followed by a tasting of 5 wines and a buffet lunch.
Learned loads, the wine was wonderful and the food delicious.
Perfect for a special occasion or simply a fun thing to do if you’re into wine. We followed ours by a lovely walk around Bolney.

5. Hassocks Community Cycle Hire

Platform 2, Hassocks Station, Station Approach East, Hassocks BN6 8HN, England +44 7521 961909
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 26 reviews

Hassocks Community Cycle Hire

Mountain bike hire for the South Downs National Park and Sussex villages. Open all day for hires and servicing Friday, Saturday, Sunday and on demand for hires at all other reasonable times. Call email to arrange a hire at any reasonable time. Child seats, racks and panniers available.

Reviewed By Seckin1 - London, United Kingdom

My boyfriend and I rented bikes from here after Reading such fantastic reviews on TripAdvisor and they deserve everyone of them! Perfectly located just outside the train station, we were greeted by the lovely Colin and Sam! They couldn't be nicer! So friendly and thorough. They let us try different bikes and found me the perfect bike! I felt a little wobbly after not cycling for so long and the bike was perfect.
They gave us maps and told us perfect routes (and pubs!), helmets, tool kits, pumps.
They really were the loveliest people and we had a wonderful day cycling around the South Downs.
We were met by Colin's son Toby who was as lovely as the others!
Definitely coming back!

6. Sussex Prairies Garden

Morlands Farm Wheatsheaf Road | Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9AT, England +44 1273 495902
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 167 reviews

Sussex Prairies Garden

exciting prairie garden of approx 8 acres planted in the naturalistic style using 50,000 plants of over 1000 different varieties.Expect layers of colour , texture and architectural splendour. Permanent sculpture collection and exhibited sculpture. Rare breed sheep and pigs, Cosy teashop and garden room artist in residence exhibition, small shop Woodchip pathways inside borders not accessible but plenty of flat garden for both wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Accessible WC. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please see website for opening days and dates .

Reviewed By nji1000 - Ditchling, United Kingdom

The Gardens here are simply stunning - huge borders - so wide visitors are encouraged to walk amongst them as well as past them. There is plenty of space and its been used very well - huge drifts of plants informally distributed with repeating patterns to enhance the impact.
Really lovely for a walk around and through on a summer afternoon.
The cafe is a delight - casual and relaxed with huge slices of cakes and never ending pots of tea. Staff positively encourage you to come back for a top up of hot water.
A delight - we wish we'd visited sooner!

7. Bluebell Railway

Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield TN22 3QL, England
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Bluebell Railway

Founded in 1959 and still steaming! We run steam trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead on over 200 days each year, and are open even when no trains are running.

Reviewed By MikeH589 - Gosport, United Kingdom

Chilly day in February with the Sulky Service running, well worth the visit even if it was a bit early for the bluebells! Only one train running today so opportunity’s a little limited, but at the end of the day you don’t need much more. The Engine Shed at Sheffield Park is still closed for remodelling, should be great when finished.

8. Ockenden Manor Spa

Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield RH17 5LD, England +44 1444 449191
Excellent
67%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Ockenden Manor Spa

A harmonious blend of modern design and nature's inspiration. Nestling in the warm green of the West Sussex countryside, Ockenden Manor Spa has been designed to create a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Purpose-built inside a 19th century walled garden, the contemporary airy structure contrasts and complements its neighbor, the Elizabethan Ockenden Manor, and shares it nine acres of parklands and Gardens. Within our modern and sophisticated Spa are a host of superb luxury facilities where you can indulge in some well-earned pampering in one of the eight beautifully appointed treatment rooms, unwind in the heated indoor swimming pool with swim-through to the outdoor pool or workout in the air conditioned, state-of-the-art fitness suite and fitness studio.

Reviewed By marnie t - Oxted, United Kingdom

we visited late on a Sunday afternoon; spa was full of babies, and kids.. so NOT relaxing. massage was??? average - booked hot stone - but found having booked they don't really do! really can't recommend - or check if you want a quiet spa day...

9. Qleisure Ltd

London Road, Albourne BN6 9BQ, England +44 1273 834403
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 39 reviews

Qleisure Ltd

Reviewed By matthughes905151 - Cuckfield, United Kingdom

We visited Q Leisure for our office Christmas do 2017 and took part in the Clay Pigeon Shooting and Grand Prix Karting. We had a excellent experience and will be looking for any excuse to return ASAP. The staff were all very friendly and very...MoreThanks for the feedback and glad you all had a great time even in the wet! We'd love to see you all again some time! Happy New Year!

10. Ridgeview Wine Estate

Head Office Ditchling Common, Ditchling BN6 8TP, England +44 1444 242040
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Ridgeview Wine Estate

Ridgeview was founded in 1995 by Mike and Chris Roberts and is dedicated to creating world class sparkling wines in the South Downs of England. Our vineyards specialise in growing classic grape varieties to make the highest quality bottle fermented sparkling wines. The world class status of our wines is reflected by the number of national & international medals and trophies we have received since the release of our first wines from the 1996 vintage. The second generation of the family have now become established in key roles within Ridgeview, enabling the continued expansion of the business. Our dedication, passion and determination have significantly contributed to the international reputation and popularity now attributed to English Sparkling Wine. This passion and determination is shared by a great team of dedicated staff who are fundamental to the continuing success of Ridgeview.

Reviewed By grumorf - Brisbane, Australia

Staying close by wendecided to try this winery. Definitely worth it. We tried 4 of their wines. Each one delicious. The lady at the winery...Scarlett was very knowledgeable.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.