CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Saturday 22nd November 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday 22nd November to celebrate the start of the festive season with the annual Christmas Festival and Light Switch On.
Visitors enjoyed a festive Christmas Market spread across various Town Centre locations, with a wide selection of seasonal stalls, delicious food, and delightful gifts. Throughout the afternoon, there was entertainment and activities for all ages.
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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
Festive cheer will be spread throughout the town centre with the return of its much-loved Best Dressed Window Competition — and we need you to help choose the winners!
Local businesses are invited to transform their windows with creative Christmas displays. Last year saw more than 2,000 public votes, and this year promises to be even bigger and brighter.
The competition opens Friday 21st November at 8am and runs for two weeks, closing at 5pm on Friday 5th December.
During this period, members of the public can vote for their favourite window in both the retail and non-retail categories. Voting will be available online and over the phone, making it easy for everyone to have their say.
Look out for the QR code displayed in each participating window. Simply scan it to cast your vote!
Prizes are generously sponsored by Mid Sussex District Council. Winners in each category will receive an engraved plaque, and runners-up will be awarded a framed certificate—perfect for displaying proudly in their decorated windows.
The results will be announced on Monday 7th December, with the Town Mayor presenting the winning plaques shortly afterwards.
BEST DRESSED WINDOW PARTICIPANTS
7G
Belvoir Mid Sussex
Bridee Whyte Funerals
Broadbridges
Brock Taylor
CANCER RESEARCH UK
Collingwood Batchellor
Essence Hair
Fun Pots
Harlequin Dry Cleaners
Mark Revill & Co
Oathall Veterinary Group Ltd
Paws on Track
Rockability
Samantha Elizabeth Hair Salon
St Peter & St James Hospice Fashion shop
St Peter’s St James Hospice Furniture shop
Sussex Audiology Centre
Yorkshire Building Society
Photos of the participating windows can be seen below.
Take a festive stroll through town and enjoy the creativity on show!
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 will be printed and sold to raise funds for the charity – spreading festive cheer while supporting an incredible cause.
Members of the public can purchase a pack of 10 cards for £5 by emailing eventsandcommunity@haywardsheath.gov.uk to place their order.
