The best indoor car boot sales in the UK include Hemswell Sunday Market in Lincolnshire, Cotgrave Indoor Carboot in Nottinghamshire and Chelmsley Wood in the West Midlands — plus 19 more part-covered venues we list with verified times and prices. Indoor boots never cancel for rain and most run all year round.
Anyone who has driven 40 minutes to a waterlogged field knows why indoor boots earn loyalty. Out of the 211 sales in our directory, 25 are fully indoor or part-covered — below they are with real entry prices, opening times and links to each full listing, then a quick guide to how indoor boots differ.
Fully indoor car boot sales
These six venues are completely under a roof — rain, frost or heatwave, they run as scheduled (verified June 2026):
| Sale | Region | Day | Buyers from | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemswell Sunday Market & Car Boot | East Midlands (Lincolnshire) | Sunday | 6:30 AM | £1 per person, parking £2 |
| Cotgrave Indoor Carboot Sale | East Midlands (Notts) | Saturday | 10:00 AM | £1 per person |
| Chelmsley Wood Carboot | West Midlands | Sunday | 7:00 AM | Free |
| Alfies Antique Market | Greater London | Saturday | 10:00 AM | Free |
| Uckfield Nearly New Sale | South East (E. Sussex) | Sunday | 11:00 AM | £1 per buyer |
| Malvern Antique Fair | West Midlands (Worcs) | Sunday | 8:30 AM | £4, under-16s free |
Part-covered and mixed venues worth knowing
Mixed venues combine covered halls or canopies with outdoor pitches — a good bet when the forecast is iffy but not a washout. Ten standouts across the UK:
| Sale | Region | Day | Buyers from | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Carboot Sale | Greater London | Sunday | 10:15 AM | £7 early bird, £1 from 11:30 |
| Princess May Carboot Sale | Greater London | Saturday | 7:30 AM | £5 early, £1 after 9am |
| Kentish Town Car Boot | Greater London | Sunday | 11:00 AM | £1 per person |
| Skylark Car Boot | East of England | Sunday | 7:00 AM | £1 per person |
| Clitheroe Car Boot | North West (Lancs) | Sunday | 6:00 AM | £1, under-12s free |
| Hexham Car Boot Fair | North East | Sunday | 10:00 AM | £5 early, £1 from noon |
| Errol Car Boot Sale | Scotland (Perthshire) | Sunday | 8:00 AM | Free |
| Sunbury Antiques Market | South East (Surrey) | Sunday | 10:00 AM | £2, under-16s free |
| St Nicholas Market | South West (Bristol) | Saturday | 9:30 AM | Free |
| Newport Market & Car Boot | Wales | Sunday | 8:00 AM | Free |
How indoor boots differ from field boots
- They never cancel. No “check Facebook at 6am” anxiety — if it’s scheduled, it’s on.
- Winter is their season. When the field boots shut from November to March, indoor venues keep trading — and with fewer casual sellers about, dealers say winter stock turns over slower, so good finds hang around longer.
- Later, kinder start times. Several open mid-morning (Cotgrave 10am, Uckfield 11am) — no 6am alarm required.
- Entry runs slightly higher. Hall hire costs money, so expect £1–£4 where field boots are often free — still cheap for a dry morning.
- More antiques and collectables. Indoor venues like Alfies, Malvern and Sunbury lean towards antiques and vintage — brilliant for collectors, pricier for casual bargain hunters.
Indoor car boot questions, answered
Are indoor car boot sales cancelled in bad weather?
No — that is their biggest advantage. Indoor and covered sales run whatever the forecast, while outdoor field boots often cancel after heavy rain. If the forecast looks grim, pick from the indoor list above and your morning is safe.
Do indoor car boot sales run all year round?
Most do. While many outdoor boots close from late October to March, indoor venues like Hemswell, Cotgrave and Chelmsley Wood trade year-round — which makes winter the quietest, most relaxed time to hunt for bargains.
How do I find an indoor car boot sale near me?
Use the indoor car boot sales page, or filter any listings page by venue type. Each listing shows whether the venue is indoor, outdoor or mixed, along with times, entry fees and a map.
See every indoor and covered venue on the indoor car boot sales page, find the closest with the near-me search, or browse what’s on this weekend — rain or shine.