Experts recommend packing the night before the sale, so you don't forget anything essential in the early morning rush. You are likely to have an early start, with some car boot sales opening as early as 5am.
Strawberry Fields Carboot and Market is open every Thursday and Bank Holiday Monday from March to October. Also open Tuesdays from the first week in June.
If you have a garage full of bits and bobs or just fancy picking up a bargain then Sedgefield Car Boot Sale is the place. With car boot sales running every Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday all year round.
Sellers can arrive from 5.30am to 8.30am, with buyers welcome from 7.30am, and there will also be hot food, ice cream and hot and cold drinks. Head to Sprowston Park and Ride to find hidden treasures all year round, with sellers welcome from 6.30am and buyers from 7am.
We don't take bookings for sellers in advance, you simply need to turn up on the day - or the night before - and join the queue. Please take a look at our "sellers" section for all the information you need, including pricing, pitch sizes, and the few items which are prohibited at our sales.
Haggling at car boot sales is completely normal and the sellers won't be offended when offered a lower price than they're asking. They've got a car full of stuff and they probably don't want to take it back home again. Instead of saying “I'll buy this”, ask “What's the best price you could do for me if I bought this?”
It's perfectly legal to drive with your boot open, but much like carrying a mattress above your head, it has to be done safely and within the rules of the law.
Every Saturday from mid-March to mid-October sees one of our famous Car Boot Sales in Bedale Park. These are arranged by Bedale Town Council, with sales starting at 6am and finishing at around midday.
Seaham Sunday Car Boot Sale is a weekly car boot sale located on the Seaham coast in the North East of England. It is considered one of the biggest car boot sales in the country and runs every Bank Holiday Monday and Sunday from March to October.
Thursday's race meeting at Sedgefield was abandoned on safety grounds after two horses were fatally injured. Sweet Auburn was pulled up on the final bend and Thermusa broke down running to the last obstacle in the novices' hurdle.
History. It has been said that Father Harry Clarke, a Catholic priest from Stockport, introduced the car boot sale to the UK as a charity fundraiser, after seeing a similar event or trunk fair in Canada, while on holiday there in the early 1970s.
Feel the warmth, peace and magic Strawberry Field brings to you, while also providing the perfect setting to wander, unwind and dream in the same space John Lennon explored as a child. Entry to the cafe, shop and gardens is free. Tickets to our visitor experience should be booked in advance here.
