We list 4 car boot sales that run on a Thursday across the UK. Sellers usually set up from 6–7am and buyers follow soon after, with entry typically £1 or free.
Thursday is a relaxed midweek bargain hunt away from the weekend crowds. Use the postcode box below to sort these sales by distance and find your nearest one — each listing has the opening times, entry fee, pitch prices and a map.
Thursday car boot sales
Large outdoor
Otley Old Road, Yeadon, LS18 5HY
Buyers
From 6:30 AM
£1 per person entry
Sellers
From 5:00 AM
Cars £13, vans from £16 (Sunday); £5 to sell (Thursday)
Large outdoor
Field on Wirksworth Road (B5023), Duffield (near Derby), DE56 4AQ
Buyers
From 6:30 AM
£1 per person entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
£9 per vehicle
Large outdoor
Kingsgate, Bridlington, YO15 3NG
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
£1.50 per car entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £10 / Medium Van £14 / Large Van £15 / Trailer £2 / Trader £25
Large outdoor
1 Regent Sq, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AW
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
From 7:00 AM
Permanent from £2.50 per ft / Casual from £3.00 per ft
Large outdoor
Warren Farm, Whalebone Lane, North Romford, Essex, RM6 6RB
Buyers
From 5:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
From 5:00 AM
Car £14 / Van £20 / Trailer £3
Large outdoor
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY
Buyers
From 9:00 AM
Thursday £20, Friday £4 entry
Sellers
From 5:30 AM
See organiser booking form
Small outdoor
5B Greenwich Market, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HZ
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
See details
Large outdoor
The Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7QH
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Large outdoor
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry (car parking applies) entry
Sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Large outdoor
Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3AA
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Map of car boot sales
10 sales on the map
Tips for Thursday car boot sales
- Arrive early — the best stock goes in the first hour after the gates open.
- Bring cash and plenty of small change; most sellers don’t take cards.
- Check the weather — outdoor Thursday sales can be called off if it turns wet.
- Haggle politely, especially late on when sellers drop prices to avoid taking stock home.
Frequently asked questions
What time do Thursday car boot sales start?
Most Thursday car boots open to buyers between 7am and 9am, with sellers setting up from around 6am. Arrive in the first hour for the widest choice.
Is entry free at Thursday car boots?
Many are free for buyers; others charge around £1 per car. The exact entry fee is shown on each sale’s page above.
How do I find a Thursday car boot sale near me?
Type your postcode into the search box above and we’ll sort every Thursday sale by distance, so the closest ones show first.