EVENTS

What’s On In and around Hailsham

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Seasonal Celebration by Starlight

Observatory Science Centre (The) Wartling Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex (SatNav: use Wartling Rd, not postcode))

Come and join us as we celebrate the joyous festive season with Santa, music with the Eastbourne Silver Band and viewing the stars (weather permitting). We are very excited to introduce our “Seasonal Celebration by Starlight” event. Come and join us for a late afternoon/early evening festive treat of music and the stars! Our café […]

Hailsham Christmas Street & Farmers’ Market

Vicarage Field High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

Hailsham Town Council and Hailsham Farmers’ Market are both on Saturday 9 December. The town centre will be home to a range of stalls selling food including slow-cooked pork, as well as Christmas gifts, candles, confectionery and various festive refreshments to tempt visitors whilst Hailsham Farmers’ Market, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this December, will […]

Free

CHRISTMAS TREASURE POTS MINI MARKET

Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Vicarage Road, Hailsham

Christmas mini market in the Charles Hunt Centre, Vicarage Field, BN27 1BG in Waitrose car park behind Boots, from 10am to 2pm. Come and meet the Christmas elf. Entry is free as is the kid’s cup cake decorating, wish list writing with the Elf and a glitter tattoo. There will be gifts, crafts, games and […]

Free

MEET THE CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS

Meet the Characters of the Christmas story at Hailsham Parish Church on Sunday 10 December from 4 to 6pm. This interactive experience for families will be followed by a delicious tea. The event includes Christmas crafts, songs and free family fun. Places are limited so please book your place at www.ticketssource.co.uk/hailshamchurch/t-dvppvkg.

Woodside Hall Christmas Fete

Woodside Hall, Hailsham bypass, BN27 3PQ is hosting a Christmas Fete. Come along for a festive afternoon and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies, raffle, craft stall and more.

Xmas Grotto & Shop

White Hart (The) Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex

visit SANTA at the White Hart: Gift, Xmas cookie and unlimited juice £8 per child, time slots given. Phone 07907245666 to book. Looking for stall holders to run alongside the grotto. Contact Sammy via email whitehartsam@gmail.com Phone 07907245666 to book.

WINTER WARMER CARE TO SHARE

Bowes House Care Home 25 Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex

People in the local community who are isolated or live alone are invited for a complimentary warm soup and rolls lunch. This is an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a complimentary winter warming homemade soup in a safe warm space. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. To book please call 01323 440188 […]

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION

Herstmonceux Village Hall Hailsham Road, East Sussex

There is a Children’s Christmas Eve Celebration at 3.30pm at Herstmonceux Village Hall for a special time for families. All Ages welcome 3.30pm.   H.A.T.S. will again be singing a few carols around the village on Wednesday 20 December meeting at the village hall at 6 and starting on the Green off Fiennes Road and […]

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Herstmonceux Village Hall Hailsham Road, East Sussex

Free breakfast, tea and coffee. For info call Gill on 07491 314037. Brought to you by Herstmonceux Free Church.

Free

PIE & A PINT GENTLEMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB

Bowes House Care Home 25 Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex

The Second Thursday of the Month. Join us in our bar area for a sociable chat with other gentleman from the local community over a pie and a cold pint. Take the opportunity to meet our friendly team and explore our beautiful home. Advanced booking is essential by calling reception on 01323 440188 or emailing […]

FRIDAY BOOT FAIR & MARKET

Friday Boot Fairs are still held every week throughout the year, even between Christmas and New Year on the Cattle Market site, Market Street, Hailsham, subject to weather, from 6am onwards to about 1pm. Free parking on site. Have a rummage or have a stall yourself. Unwanted Christmas gifts or a clear out to make […]

MESSY CHURCH

Hellingly Community Hub The Drive, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex

Messy Church is based on creativity, hospitality and celebration. Go along and see what it is like. It is suitable for all ages and stages and offers arts and crafts, all age short service, Sunday tea for all. No need to book, just go along. The event is free but donations are welcome. This event […]

Free