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Early Birds guides and articles

Every guide we've written about early birds.

Topic: Early Birds 29

Early Bird Car Boot Sales: Is the Extra Fee Worth It?

Early-bird car boot entry costs £2–£7 for first pick of the stalls. Real prices from 8 UK sales, who should pay it, and the tactics that make it pay.

10 Jun 2026 4 min read

What time do car boot sales start in the UK? Buyers in from 6-8am, sellers an hour earlier, plus early-bird, afternoon and seasonal times explained.

9 Jun 2026 8 min read

Hundreds of hand-checked sales with times, entry fees and directions. See what's on today, this weekend or close to home.