Sun 13 Sep expected Large outdoorSedgefield Car Boot Verified
Sedgefield, North East · TS21 2HW
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Car Boot Sales in County Durham
County Durham has 5 car boot sales in the directory across 4 towns, the busiest being Seaham (2), Chester-le-Street (1) and Darlington (1), each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch price and a map. 4 run on a Sunday and 1 during the week.
2 of the 5 sales listed publish no closed season; 2 more are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.
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None of the 5 sales listed in County Durham is free to enter. The 5 that charge ask £1 to £5 per adult, typically £2. Children usually go in free, and each listing shows its own entry price. Sellers typically pay £10 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing. 3 of the sales run seasonally, typically April to October, and the rest are listed as year-round. The next sale in County Durham is expected on Sunday 13 September.
Buyers are usually let in around 10am, with sellers on site from about an hour before. Use the day tabs to see what is on today, this weekend or on a bank holiday, pick a town below, or open the map to see every venue at once.
Sedgefield Racecourse is the county's year-round site, with car boots every Thursday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday around race days, sellers from 6.30am, £2 entry before 10am and £1 after, and cars at £15. Nobles Promotions, an organiser with more than 30 years in the North East, runs the Seaham Coast Road sales on Saturdays and Sundays and a summer site at Chester-le-Street: outdoors from March to October, then undercover from October to March, with early admission at £5 for buyers and sellers and no booking.
Darlington Arena on Neasham Road relaunched its Sunday sale on 16 August 2026 with an early-bird session from 10am and £10 pitches with unlimited space. Willington holds a Sunday morning sale with a monthly Saturday afternoon. Tiered early-entry pricing is the regional norm, so arriving after noon is the cheap way in. Seaham's Saturday site finished its 2026 season on 5 September, which is why searchers keep asking whether Seaham is still on: check the Nobles page before travelling.
Sun 13 Sep expected Large outdoor
Sun 13 Sep expected Large outdoorSeaham Car Boot Sale (Sunday Site) Verified
Seaham, North East · SR7 7AG
Sun 13 Sep expected Large outdoorDarlington Arena Car Boot Sale Verified
Darlington, North East · DL2 1DL
Sun 13 Sep expected Large outdoorChester-le-Street Car Boot Sale Verified
Chester-le-Street, North East · DH2 1BL
Dates TBC Large outdoorSeaham Car Boot Sale (Saturday Site) Verified
Seaham, North East · SR7 7AG
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How many car boot sales are there in County Durham?
We list 5 car boot sales in County Durham, each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch prices and a map. Every one is checked by a person before it goes live.
What day are most County Durham car boot sales held?
Sunday: 4 of the 5 sales listed in County Durham run on a Sunday, 0 on a Saturday and 1 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.
What time do car boot sales in County Durham open?
Most County Durham sales open to buyers between 10am and 12 noon and wind down by early afternoon. The earliest opens to buyers at 7.30am. Sellers usually arrive an hour earlier to set up. Every listing shows the opening times for buyers and sellers.
How much is entry to a car boot sale in County Durham?
None of the 5 sales listed in County Durham is free to enter. The 5 that charge ask £1 to £5 per adult, typically £2. Children usually go in free, and each listing shows its own entry price. Sellers typically pay £10 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing.
Do car boot sales run in bad weather?
Outdoor sales may cancel if the ground is waterlogged, so check the organiser's website or social media on the morning. Indoor sales run whatever the weather; see the indoor car boot sales page.
Is there a car boot sale in County Durham this weekend?
Usually, yes: 4 of the 5 sales listed in County Durham run at the weekend, 0 on a Saturday and 4 on a Sunday. The next sale in County Durham is expected on Sunday 13 September. See car boot sales in County Durham this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.
Which car boot sales in County Durham are on this Sunday?
4 car boot sales in County Durham have a regular Sunday schedule, most opening to buyers around 10am. The this Sunday page lists only those with a confirmed date this coming Sunday, sorted by distance once you add a postcode.
Are there indoor car boot sales in County Durham?
None of the 5 sales currently listed in County Durham is fully indoors, so they are mostly seasonal, spring to autumn. Our indoor car boot sales page lists every indoor and covered sale in the UK, which is where to look from November to March.
Which are the best-known car boot sales in County Durham?
Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in County Durham are Chester-le-Street Car Boot Sale, Darlington Arena Car Boot Sale and Seaham Car Boot Sale (Saturday Site). Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.
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