SUPPORTING LOCAL TRADE…
Regular markets are a vital component of town centres – especially in market towns such as Hailsham – bringing customers into the town whilst offering excellent business opportunities to local traders.
By supporting local producers, growers, suppliers and offering them the opportunity to sell locally, Hailsham Street Market is an ideal way of showcasing the diverse range of products available in our town.
FULFILLING OUR ROLE AS A MARKET TOWN…
Being a traditional market town, a regular street market in the town centre is an essential part of our town’s regeneration. Hailsham Street Market is a very traditional kind of mix and its main objective is to supplement the built retail environment and help increase footfall in the town centre. So, why not come down to the market and support independent local trade!
CURRENT DAY/LOCATION TRIAL STATUS
A further series of trial markets will take place at Blackmans Yard, beginning on Friday 20th March 2026 and continuing for five additional dates across a ten-week period. The markets will run from 9am to 1pm on selected Fridays.
The latest trial phase ended in October, aimed at testing Blackmans Yard as a long-term venue and evaluating the impact of moving the market to Fridays. Throughout the trial period, visitor attendance, trader responses and levels of community engagement were closely monitored.
Previously held on Saturdays in Vicarage Field, the market was relocated to Blackmans Yard in July 2025. This site, situated directly behind the Town Council offices in Market Street, provides a flexible space under Town Council ownership and allows a wider variety of products to be sold, due to fewer restrictions in place.
The trial formed part of a broader initiative to refresh Hailsham Street Market, widen the range of stalls and strengthen its role as a focal point for the community. Recent events showcased local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts and clothing among other goods.
We are committed to ensuring the market remains relevant to local needs and continues to contribute positively to the town centre. Creating opportunities for small businesses to trade in an accessible setting is vital and the trial markets will enable us to examine further ways of strengthening the appeal and long-term sustainability of the market.
HOW TO BOOK A STALL
Hailsham Street Market has a flexible structure in place to offer opportunities to stallholders who are unable to commit to hiring a stall at every market event.
We welcome back all returning traders and would like to hear from anyone interested in becoming a market stall trader at Hailsham Street Market.
To book a stall please call 01323 841702 or email enquiries@hailsham-tc.gov.uk for more information.