Facts

Clayton railway tunnel, at 1.25 miles, is the longest on the London to Brighton railway line.

Things to do around Hassocks

There are lots of things to do in the Hassocks area whether you enjoy exploring beautiful countryside, visiting historic churches and museums or enjoying family days out.  Whatever you like and whatever the weather, you’ll find something you’ll enjoy.  Click on the tabs at the left of this page for more information.

  • Pyecombe Golf Club

    Clayton Hill, Clayton BN45 7FF
    Tel: 01273 845 372

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  • Mid Sussex Golf Club

    Spatham Lane, Ditchling, BN6 8XJ
    Tel: 01273 846 567
    Email: admin@midsusexgolfclub.co.uk

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  • Singing Hills Golf Course

    Muddleswood Road, Albourne, BN6 9EB
    Tel: 01273 835 353

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  • Hassocks Golf Club

    London Road, Hassocks BN6 9NA
    Tel: 01273 846 990
    Email: hassocksgolfclub@btconnect.com
    Visitors welcome. Pay as you play. Book via phone or website.

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  • Public Tennis Courts Hassocks

    Tennis courts in Adastra Park are available to hire by the hour.
    Book at Hassocks Pet Centre, Keymer Road. Charges: £6 per hour (adults), £3 per hour (juniors - under 17). £5 key deposit.

  • The Weald Tennis & Squash Club

    South Bank Hassocks BN6 8JP
    Tel: 01273 844 283
    Daily membership available

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  • The Triangle

    Triangle Way Burgess Hill, RH15 8WA
    Tel: 01444 876 000
    Competition and leisure pools; lido in summer months. Also squash courts, health club, studios and outdoor sports pitches.

  • Hassocks Sports Centre

    Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP
    Tel: 0845 803 5515
    Email: hassocksenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
    Gym, sports hall, exercise classes, outdoor games pitches. Pay as you go, or memberships available

  • Curves

    16 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AN
    Tel: 01273 841 003
    Open 8am - 8pm Mon, Wed & Fri, 9am - 1.45pm and 4.30pm - 7.30pm Tues & Thurs and 8am - 12 Saturday Curves for women, offers a 30 minute workout which works every major muscle group and provides complete cardiovascular and strength training. New members

  • Ditchling Common Stud

    Burgess Hill, RH15 0SE
    Tel: 01444 871 900
    Riding lessons and courses.

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  • Three Greys Riding School

    Rockrose Farm, Clayton Hill, Pyecombe BN45 7FF
    Tel: 01273 843 536
    Riding lessons and hacks on the South Downs

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  • All England Jumping Course

    Hickstead, RH17 5NU
    Tel: 01273 834 315
    Shows and events June to August; polo tournaments November to April.

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  • Plumpton Racecourse

    Plumpton, BN7 3AL
    Tel: 01273 890 383
    Sixteen national hunt jump meetings per year - from September to May

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  • Brighton Racecourse

    Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 9XZ
    Tel: 01273 603 580
    Twenty two race meetings per year

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  • Burgess Hill Golf Centre

    Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8RE
    Tel: 01273 258 585
    Driving range and course

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  • South Downs Garden Centre Heritage Centre

    Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY
    Tel: 01273 845 232
    Exhibition of local heritage crafts, vintage tools and machinery. Admission free, donations to local charities invited.

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  • Ditchling Museum

    Church Lane, Ditchling, BN6 8TB
    Tel: 01273 844 744
    Admission charge. To check opening dates and times and current exhibitions visit the website.

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  • Hurstpierpoint Museum Group

    Village Centre, Trinity Road (next door to library).
    To check opening times phone 07985 201 335

  • Stoneywish Country Park

    Spatham Farm, Spatham Lane, Ditchling, BN6 8XH
    Tel: 01273 843498
    Open 1st March - 31st October. Mon-Fri in term time. Open everyday during school holidays. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission charge.

  • Washbrooks Farm Centre


    Tel: 01273 832201
    Open 7 days a week 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission charge (Children under 5 years of age free.)

  • CJ’s Playland

    Unit 4c Braybon Business Park, Burgess Hill, RH15 9ND
    Tel: 01444 239 991

  • Antics Soft Play Area

    The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8WA
    Tel: For bookings telephone Reception on 01444 876 000

  • Hassocks Community Cycle Hire

    Station Approach East, Hassocks, BN6 8HN
    Tel: 07521 961 909
    Email: visithassocksbikes@gmail.com

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