Sun 4 Oct 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 5 towns, the busiest being Chester-le-Street (1), Darlington (1) and Durham (1), each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch price and a map. That includes 1 Christmas market alongside the 4 regular car boot sales. 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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20% are free for buyers to enter and 1 is indoors or under cover. 1 of the 5 sales listed in County Durham is free for buyers. The 4 that charge ask £1 to £5 per adult, typically £1.50. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £11 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing. 3 of the sales run seasonally, typically December to December, and the rest are listed as year-round. The next sale in County Durham is expected on Sunday 4 October.
Buyers are usually let in around 7.30am, 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.
Biggest car boot sales in County Durham
By the stall estimates on our listings, Seaham Car Boot Sale (Sunday Site) in Seaham is the largest car boot sale we list in County Durham, at around 150 pitches. The others below are ranked the same way.
Car boot sales in County Durham by town
Our 5 sales in County Durham are spread across these towns; each town page lists its sales with a map.
Car boot sales in County Durham this weekend
See which County Durham sales are on this weekend or this Sunday, with any cancellations named.
Car boot sales near County Durham
Just outside County Durham: sales within 20 miles of the county or one of its sales, with the straight-line distance.
On this weekend in County Durham
4 sales in County Durham have a date this weekend (Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October). Dates marked on each card as expected follow the organiser's regular pattern; the rest are published by the organiser.
Open in winter and all year in County Durham
2 of the 5 sales we list in County Durham publish no closed season, so they are the ones still running between November and March. 1 is held indoors or under cover. Outdoor sales can still be called off for frost or a waterlogged field, so check the next date on the card.
Car boot sales by day
Sales in County Durham run on Sunday (4) and Thursday (1). The national day pages list every sale in the UK on that day of the week.
Sun 4 Oct expected Large outdoor
Sun 4 Oct expected Large outdoorSeaham Car Boot Sale (Sunday Site) Verified
Seaham, North East · SR7 7AG
Sun 4 Oct expected Large outdoorDarlington Arena Car Boot Sale Verified
Darlington, North East · DL2 1DL
Sun 4 Oct expected Large outdoorChester-le-Street Car Boot Sale Verified
Chester-le-Street, North East · DH2 1BL
Fri 4 Dec expected Christmas marketDurham Christmas Festival Verified
Durham, North East · DH1 3NJ
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Frequently asked questions
How many car boot sales are there in County Durham?
We list 4 car boot sales in County Durham, plus 1 Christmas market, 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 start in County Durham?
Most County Durham sales open to buyers between 7.30am and 9.30am and wind down by early afternoon. 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?
1 of the 5 sales listed in County Durham is free for buyers. The 4 that charge ask £1 to £5 per adult, typically £1.50. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £11 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. 1 of the sales in County Durham is indoors or under cover and runs whatever the weather.
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 7.30am. 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?
Yes. 1 of the 5 sales listed in County Durham is indoors or under cover, so it can run whatever the weather and usually all year round. Use the venue filter above, or see every UK indoor car boot sale on one page.
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 Durham Christmas Festival. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.
Where is the biggest car boot sale in County Durham?
Seaham Car Boot Sale (Sunday Site) in Seaham is the biggest car boot sale we list in County Durham, at around 150 pitches on our estimate. Sedgefield Car Boot are the next largest on the list.
Do County Durham car boot sales run in winter?
2 of the 5 sales we list in County Durham run all year with no closed season; the rest take a winter break. Outdoor sales can still cancel on a waterlogged morning, so check the listing before you set off. 1 is indoors or under cover. For every sale in the UK that keeps going through the winter, see winter car boot sales.
Are there car boot sales in County Durham this weekend?
Yes. 4 sales in County Durham have a date this weekend (Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October), including Chester-le-Street Car Boot Sale (Sun 4 Oct), Darlington Arena Car Boot Sale (Sun 4 Oct), Seaham Car Boot Sale (Sunday Site) (Sun 4 Oct) and Sedgefield Car Boot (Sun 4 Oct). See car boot sales this weekend in County Durham for times and cancellations.
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