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.
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!
Hailsham Street Market will return to Vicarage Field in the town centre from July 2026.
The market takes place from 9.30am to 1.30pm on the last Friday of each month, running from March through to September. The Council anticipates that this schedule will give residents a regular opportunity to browse local produce, artisan goods, crafts, and a variety of independent businesses, while also enhancing the town’s community atmosphere.
We encourage all interested stallholders to get involved. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your products to the community, connect with customers, and be part of a long-standing Hailsham tradition.
For further information or to book a pitch (£10 fee), please contact the Town Council on 01323 841702 or email us.
A series of trial markets took place at Blackmans Yard in Spring 2026, across a ten-week period. The markets ran from 9am to 1pm on selected Fridays.
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.
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 markets@hailsham-tc.gov.uk for more information.