Hailsham in general

Hailsham is a small market town in East Sussex. It can be accessed via the A22 road to Eastbourne. Hailsham's location is good in many ways. Various pleasant towns, cities and days out are in easy driving distance. The seaside town of Eastbourne with its pier, harbour and good shopping opportunities can be visited with a fifteen minute journey. The lovely little town of Lewes with its old architecture and famed bonfire nights can be driven to in half an hour, and Brighton is around 45 minutes away. Enjoyable days out from Hailsham include trips to places such as Herstmonceux Castle, a beautiful old castle with a lovely lake and moat, which hosts ...  Read the complete review

This opinion about Hailsham is very tricky to do- I worked there as a teacher for 6 years and I lived there as a resident for 1 year, so please bear with me. Hailsham is a market town that has a population of around 15,000 and is located around 8 miles north of Eastbourne. You can find it just off the A22 that runs from London to Eastbourne via East Grinstead. As you come into the town the first thing you will notice is that it has a one way system through the High Street. Along here you will find a precinct at Vicarage Fields and the Quintins shopping centre, which holds a few small shops and a Co-op supermarket. Along the High Street there are a ...  Read the complete review