The Martlets shopping centre caused a bit of a storm when it was being built. People in Burgess…read moreHill tend o get excited about when the town gets something new (see my review of Burgess Hill McDonald's!). Sadly, it kind of fell flat on it's face. As a shopping centre, it ticks all the right boxes. 2 floors, an airy polished granite floor, lots of plate glass and units for shops. This is the first problem. For a number of years many of the units were not filled. It gave the whole place a negative feeling like anything still trading could shut up anytime soon. It's not quite so bad these days and the addition of Wilkinson's, Waitrose and a Costa coffee lend some authenticity to the centre. There is also a food court where you will find butcher's, cheese men and grocers selling their wares. I think that this was a good idea for the centre and encouraged business into it without expensive unit rental overheads. The local radio station Bright.fm also broadcast from the centre and they play their show within. This is actually better than being assaulted by dreary elevator music that you usually get in this type of place. I still wouldn't get too excited about the Martlet's, but it has come on a bit and offers a fairly respectable range of shopping options.

I think this shopping centre actually has quite a disappointing layout. Some parts are nice and…read morecosy, complete with automatic doors and outdoor cafes in the middle of the shops. A secondary part, which is through a bit of a rat run, is much less pleasant, and contains most, though not all, of the cheaper-end shops. Its much more sixties, more outdoor, colder. However, there is a pretty good variety of shops here, from national chains to local shops - supermarkets, stalls, furniture shops, telecoms, cards, all sorts of things. Its also very near the Railway station, and is immediately off the main shopping road of Burgess Hill itself. And its well served for other transport too - local and rural buses all stop right nearby, and there's a very sizeable car park, which has a big Waitrose frontage. Even though I'm calling it disappointing, I actually really like it. It does have its own charm, and its own atmosphere, and with Brighton just down the road for a million and one things, this is plenty.

Waitrose is my favourite supermarket and the Burgess Hill store is a GEM, seriously. It's open…read moreuntil 21:00 on weekdays, which is so useful if I need something after work. I'm not sure of the weekend opening times, but it's always open when I need it. They've recently updated it [somehow made it 3 times the size and added a cafe] which has made it loose it's quaint-appeal and I still need to get used to where everything is, but I know that over time I will appreciate the new, bigger Waitrose. You can find some excellent John Lewis home wares here, especially bits and bobs for a picnic. The staff are super helpful and will happily point you in the right direction, or ask if you need something if you're wandering around looking lost [I was pretty overwhelmed at the size when I first went in post renovation]. It really is a golden egg for Burgess Hill, especially as Haywards Heath doesn't have one and we should shop there to make sure we keep it. They have an essentials range just like the other supermarkets which makes it much more affordable. There's lots of parking outside, which is a huge plus. It's pay and display and I *think* that they give you the cost of your ticket back with a purchase? I could be wrong here, but they used to do it at least.

I visited here yesterday and received a parking ticket. Most Waitrose stores have a ticket system…read moreat the gate but this one is part of the shopping centre which tricked me into thinking it was free. There are no signs declaring on entry (at least that I saw) that you had to pay. However, on receipt of the parking ticket I saw the signs. Compared to the public parking opposite where the signs are blatantly obvious it is discreetly signed. It is a shame that Waitrose is part of this scamming arrangement and has definitely affected my view of Burgess Hill. I shall not return.

Box 2 are a great plus size women's clothes store, as I managed to buy stunning ladies Plus size…read moreclothing including Tops, Dresses, Jackets and Trousers. It's really hard to find a good online plus size clothing store for women. But Box 2 has ticked all the right boxes for me :)

Absolutely outstanding....!! High quality crafted gifts, beautiful and unusual clothing,…read morejewellery, leather goods......a veritable Aladdins' Cave of excellence!! You will be overwhelmed with the calm, relaxed atmosphere, and equally amazed at the lack of pressure on you to buy something!! The staff are great, friendly, warm and knowledgeable....a real pleasure to be around. Light, airy and full of pleasant and sensuous "nose teasers"..and such an interesting book selection. If my wife is with me....I can't get through Hassocks without going into here....but I don't mind. You just gotta go.....

Very bad customer service from the managers, I used to spend an least £300 pw in this store but…read moreafter today I will never go to another Tesco agen , IV just got a nectar card witch is much better then the Tesco card ,but just to recap , the manager that worked today 31jan 2024 is a nasty bullying man an should not be working around the public. I wouldn't have given any stars but couldn't post without giving an least one

Big store always busy have good offers but rarely on the shelf,they seem to have a major problem…read morekeeping stock on shelves I could not get several items today and only 3.30 pm,cafe poor food never very hot and not much selection,staff are friendly enough, I guess tesco have little competition in Burgess Hill, Come on Morrisons save us.

This is actually one of the better Wilkinson stores. It is on the bigger side and I can always find…read morewhat I need at really reasonable prices. Come here if you're short of time [or if you just efficiency] and you need to buy lots of things in one place - shampoo, face wipes, nail polish, hair accessories for the kids, the latest cleaning products, hair dye, christmas trees, pet toys, socks, birthday cards, candles, and cushions [and lots, lots more]. I always come here at Christmas to buy a nicknack or two as their prices are really affordable and I can always find something different. I also come here for bedding as it is much more affordable than department stores [it's not the best quality, but it's nice to buy a whole new bedding set on a whim without having to save for a few months]. There is adequate parking in the are and it is easily accessible by bus [the bus stops right outside the shopping centre]. There's a Costa just outside the doors for anyone who has been on a shopping frenzy [or for the partners who want to wait outside!]. Although I don't use it more than a few times a year these days, it's comforting to know it's there in case I need an emergency birthday present, cushion, or notebook.

Always reliable.old Wilkies, has enjoyed this nick-name because of its' ability to undertand the…read morecustomer and provide what they seek. AND.at a price they are prepared to pay. This store, as many others in different towns, enjoys its' own success. It is particularly helped by such good parking facilities in Burgess Hill. Inexpensive eateries within the locale of the hugely successful shopping precinct make it pleasure to be there. Other cities/towns should take note..