natural wonder
Devil’s Dyke
The longest, deepest and widest dry valley in Britain, on the South Downs escarpment above Brighton.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Burgess Hill
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hassocks, 10km from Devil’s Dyke.
Burgess Hill is in England, United Kingdom, with about 31,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hassocks, about 4 km away.
Burgess Hill ( ) is a town and civil parish in West Sussex, England, close to the border with East Sussex, on the edge of the South Downs National Park, 39 mi (63 km) south of London, 10 mi (16 km) north of Brighton and Hove, and 29 mi (47 km) northeast of the county town, Chichester. It had an area of 3.7 sq mi (9.6Read more
km2) and a population of 30,635 at the 2011 Census, making it the fourth most populous parish in the county (behind Crawley, Worthing and Horsham) and the most populous in the Mid Sussex District. Other nearby towns include Haywards Heath to the northeast and Lewes, the county town of East Sussex, to the southeast.
Burgess Hill is just on the West Sussex side of the border dividing the two counties, although parts of the World's End district are across the county boundary in the Lewes district of East Sussex. On its northwest border lies the Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Burgess Hill is twinned with Schmallenberg in Germany and Abbeville in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Burgess Hill?
Within an hour or so of Burgess Hill: Devil’s Dyke (10 km), Brighton Beach (16 km), Caterham Cars (20 km), Cuckmere Haven (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Burgess Hill?
The nearest famous roads are Goodwood Festival of Speed, Crystal Palace Circuit and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Hassocks.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,635
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.9584, -0.1329
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Burgess Hill
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Brighton Beach
A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Caterham Cars
Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cuckmere Haven
A meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Leith Hill
The highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Hever Castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Arundel Castle
The restored Norman seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, dominating the Arun valley alongside a French Gothic cathedral.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)
The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Burgess Hill
- 29 kmCuckmere HavenA meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
- 29 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
- 35 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
- 36 kmBeachy HeadThe highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
- 43 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
- 52 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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