We list 51 car boot sales that open on UK bank holidays — including extra Bank Holiday Monday dates. The next bank holiday is Monday 31 August. They’re among the busiest sales of the year.
Bank holidays mean bigger crowds, more sellers and bumper events — many sales add a special extra date. Get there early, bring cash, and allow time for parking.
Bank holiday car boot sales
Large outdoor
Mill Road, Cottingham, Market Harborough, LE16 8XP
Buyers
From 11:00 AM
£1 per person entry
Sellers
From 10:00 AM
Car £6 / 4x4 £7 / Van £8-£12 / Trailer £2 / Table hire £3
Large outdoor
Meadows Farm, A404, Amersham Rd, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 6EB
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
Before 9 AM £1.50, after 9 AM £1, kids free entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Cars £12 / Small vans £15 / Large vans £20
Large outdoor
The Barn, Mile End Rd, Mile End, Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7QD
Buyers
From 8:00 AM
£0.30 per buyer entry
Sellers
From 8:00 AM
Cars £6 / Cars + Trailer £7 / Vans £7
Large outdoor
Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AY
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
£1 per car entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Cars £5 / Vans £10
Large outdoor
Marthall, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8ST
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
£1 per person entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
£5 per car
Indoor & outdoor
Wych Ln, Gosport, PO13 0JN
Buyers
From 6:30 AM
£0.50 per person entry
Sellers
From 6:30 AM
Cars £8 / Vans £11
Large outdoor
Whinbush Ln, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6PF
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
Adults £1 / Children Free entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £10 / Van £14 / Trailer £4
Large outdoor
Macron Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JW
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
£1 per car entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £14 / Van £20 / Trailer £3
Large outdoor
Country Market, Main Road, Bordon, GU35 0QP
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
Before 8 AM £2, 8-10 AM £1, after 10 AM Free entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car/Estate/SUV £10, Van £15, Large/Luton van £20, Walk-ins £10, Trailers +£5
Large outdoor
Trinity Rd, Bootle, L20 3QQ
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Cars £10 / Vans £15 / Large Vans £20
Large outdoor
Bowlee Community Park, Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4SB
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
Free (Car parking £2.50) entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £15 / 4x4 or Small Van £20 / Large Van £25
Large outdoor
St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0TR
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
Free (parking £3 per person) entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £10 / Van £12 / Box Van £17 / Trailer £2
Large outdoor
Mattressman, Old Stoke Rd, Norwich, NR14 8SQ
Buyers
From 7:30 AM
Free entry
Sellers
From 5:30 AM
Car/Small Van £9 / Med-Large Van £12 / Luton £13 / XL Luton £15 / HGV £20 / Trailers +£3
Large outdoor
Crown Ln N, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QR
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
£3 before 7am, 50p after entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Cars £12 / Small Vans £14 / Large Vans £18 / Small Trailers £2 / Large Trailers £4
Large outdoor
Apps Court Farm, Hurst Rd, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2EG
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
£2 parking per vehicle entry
Sellers
From 7:00 AM
Car/Walk-in £15 / Small Van £15 / Medium Van £20 / Large Van from £30 / Trailers £5-£10
Indoor & outdoor
Arena UK, Allington, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2EF
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
50p per person entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £6
Large outdoor
Allington Lane, Horton Heath, Eastleigh, SO50 7DE
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
£1 per car entry
Sellers
From 6:00 AM
Car £7 / Large Car £8 / Campervan £10 / Van £10 / Car + Trailer £12
Large outdoor
Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HN
Buyers
From 5:00 AM
£3 before 7am, 50p after entry
Sellers
From 5:00 AM
Car £12, small van £15, large van £20
Large outdoor
Hengrove Park, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0XA
Buyers
From 11:00 AM
50p entry
Sellers
From 10:30 AM
Car £10, Van £15
Indoor & outdoor
Washingpool Farm, Main Road, Easter Compton, Bristol, BS35 5RE
Buyers
From 7:00 AM
Pedestrians £1 per person, car parking £1 (free after 11am) entry
Sellers
From 7:00 AM
Cars £10 / Vans £15 / Trailers £5 (early bird from 6am +£5)
Map of car boot sales
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Frequently asked questions
Which car boot sales are open on bank holidays?
The 51 sales above all open on UK bank holidays, including Bank Holiday Mondays. Add your postcode to find the closest.
When is the next bank holiday car boot sale?
The next UK bank holiday is Monday 31 August — many of the sales above will run an extra date around it.
Are bank holiday car boot sales busier?
Yes — they’re among the busiest of the year, with more sellers and bigger crowds. Arrive early for the best stock and easier parking.