Haywards Heath Christmas Festival and Lights Switch-On
Haywards Heath town centre, Haywards Heath · 28 November 2026
Image: HHTCHaywards Heath Town Council's Christmas afternoon, with festive shopping, balloon modelling, face painting, a Christmas trail and a chance to meet the elves, ending with a lantern parade and the lights switch-on.
Highlights
- Lantern parade
- Christmas trail and meet the elves
- Face painting and balloon modelling
- Best dressed window competition
Good to know
- Activities are spread between the Baptist Church and Centenary Hall
Getting there
Haywards Heath town centre, Haywards Heath Baptist Church and Centenary Hall, Haywards Heath
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