CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
OUR NEXT EVENT
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Saturday 28th November 2026
12pm-4.30pm
Haywards Heath Baptist Church
& Centenary Hall
CHRISTMAS BEST DRESSED WINDOW COMPETITION
We're inviting businesses across Haywards Heath town centre to get creative and spread some Christmas cheer!
Whether you're a retail or non-retail business, we'd love you to take part. Decorate your windows, showcase your creativity and help make our town a festive destination for residents and visitors.
The competition will run from Friday 20 November to Friday 4 December, giving residents and visitors plenty of time to enjoy the festive displays. Members of the public will be invited to vote for their favourite windows by scanning a QR code displayed at participating businesses, making it easy for everyone to get involved.
The winners will be announced on Monday 7 December, when the Town Mayor will present the winning businesses with hampers and plaques sponsored by Mid Sussex District Council.
Entry is FREE!
Register by 10am on Monday 16th November via the form below.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Please enjoy a wide range of activities happening across the town on Saturday 28th November from 12pm - 5pm!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Mid Sussex District Council is one of your local government authorities that take care of Council tax, housing, parking, planning, waste and recycling, and other services including the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Team. Please visit their website for more information and to find your local District councillors.
01444 458166 | www.midsussex.gov.uk
South East Water is a British water utility providing drinking water services to our local households. They also offer free extra support when you need it most, whether it's needed due to age or health issues, financial worries or language barriers.
03330 000001 | www.southeastwater.co.uk
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HAYDENSWAN Eyecare is an independent family business and here to help you with your eye care needs, including eye examinations, contact lens fitting, paediatric eye care, myopia management, dry eye clinics and styling consultations.
No. 3, 32 Middle Village, Haywards Heath, RH16 4GH
01444 275420 | haydenswan.com
P & S Gallagher is one of the leading funeral service companies in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Mid Sussex. They are a compassionate and respectful family-run company that offers a full range of services, including funerals, cremations, burials and memorial services.
01444 451166 | pandsgallagher.co.uk
CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
Our annual Christmas Card competition is now closed.
The designs will be judged by the Town Mayor, and representatives of Kangaroos.
The winning design will be printed onto cards to fundraise for the charity, with a prize for the winner.
We will be in touch with the winner within the next week. Thank you to everyone who participated, and good luck!
CHRISTMAS WINDOW TRAIL
The Christmas Window Trail offers the perfect way to explore the town centre. Running between the three Christmas Festival venues (Centenary Hall, United Reformed Church and Haywards Heath Baptist Church), the trail invites participants to spot the hidden gifts displayed in local shop windows and record where each one is found on a paper trail sheet.
The trail is open until Christmas Day - download your Trail sheet below, and return your completed sheet to the Town Hall to claim your festive prize!
BEST DRESSED WINDOW COMPETITION
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Best Dressed Window Competition, celebrating the incredible festive creativity of our local businesses. Shops across the town went all out with their festive window displays, filling Haywards Heath with Christmas cheer. The response from the community was fantastic, with thousands of votes cast.
Winners
• Non-Retail: Oathall Veterinary Group
• Retail: Paws on Track
Runners-Up
• Non-Retail: Bridee Whyte & Fun Pots (joint)
• Retail: St Peter and St James Fashion Shop
Winners received an engraved commemorative plaque and festive hamper, while runners-up were awarded framed certificates – all generously sponsored by Mid Sussex District Council.
A huge thank you to all the businesses who took part – your creativity helped create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The festive windows will continue to brighten the town throughout the season, so don’t forget to take a stroll and enjoy them!
CHRISTMAS CARD
COMPETITION WINNER
We are delighted to announce that Sienna, age 7 from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, has WON the Haywards Heath Town Council’s Christmas Card Competition 2025!
This competition, run by Haywards Heath Town Council in partnership with Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, invited primary school children to design the Mayor’s official Christmas card. The winning design has been printed and sold to raise funds for the charity – spreading festive cheer while supporting an incredible cause.
