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Car Boot Sales in West Sussex

West Sussex has 7 car boot sales in the directory across 4 towns, the busiest being Mid Sussex (3), Horsham (2) and Arun (1), each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch price and a map. That includes 1 antique & flea fair alongside the 6 regular car boot sales. 5 run on a Sunday, 2 on a Saturday and 2 during the week.

3 of the 7 sales listed publish no closed season; 4 more are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.

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14% are free for buyers to enter and 1 is indoors or under cover. 1 of the 7 sales listed in West Sussex is free for buyers. The 5 that charge ask £1 to £6 per adult, typically £2. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £12 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing. 4 of the sales run seasonally, typically April to September, and the rest are listed as year-round. The next sale in West Sussex is expected on Saturday 12 September.

Buyers are usually let in around 8am, 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.

Ford Airfield Market near Arundel is open all year with car boot sellers on Thursdays and Saturdays as well as Sundays, free entry and cars at £10. Sussex Boot Sales at Sayers Common and Poynings, which calls itself West Sussex's longest-established car boot, runs every Sunday and bank holiday Monday and shows up in local results as Bootfair Sayers. Rusper near Horsham posts a dated next-sale notice on its website because Sundays from late April to late September depend on the weather, and Shoreham Flyover's field sale off the A27 runs from late May to mid-September with marshalled parking.

Ardingly's South of England Showground hosts a Sunday boot sale every week of the year from 7am to 1pm, separate from the six two-day antique fairs we list there. Adur and Worthing Councils run their own Saturday morning sales at Adur Recreation Ground and Broadwater Green from April to September, and Horsham's Faygate sale trades every Saturday and bank holiday from 8am to 1pm. Entry is £1 to £2 at most sites.

Boot fair and car boot sale are used interchangeably here, as the Sayers Common site's local name Bootfair Sayers shows. Our boot fairs page explains where in the country the word is the usual one.

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Ford Car Boot Sale car boot saleTomorrow expected Large outdoor

Ford Car Boot Sale Verified

Arun, South East · BN18 0FL

Buyers 8am · Free Sellers 6am · Cars £10 / Vans & Car with Trailer £20 / Large Van £30 Outdoor All year

Horsham Car Boot Sale car boot saleTomorrow expected Large outdoor

Horsham Car Boot Sale Verified

Horsham, South East · RH12 4SD

Buyers 8am Sellers 7am Outdoor Until 31 Oct

Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale car boot saleSun 13 Sep expected Large outdoor

Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale Verified

Ardingly, South East · RH17 6TL

Buyers 7am · £1 per adult, children free Sellers 6.30am Outdoor All year

Mega Car Boot Sale (Sayers Common and Poynings) car boot saleSun 13 Sep expected Large outdoor

Mega Car Boot Sale (Sayers Common and Poynings) Verified

Poynings, South East · BN6 9EA

Buyers 8am · Per car: before 8am £5, 8-9am £3, from 9am £2 Sellers 7am · Cars £13, cars with trailers £18, small vans £17, vans £20, large vans £25, LWB vans and Lutons £30 Outdoor Until 25 Oct

Shoreham Flyover Car Boot Sale car boot saleSun 13 Sep expected Large outdoor

Shoreham Flyover Car Boot Sale Verified

Shoreham-by-Sea, South East · BN43 5FD

Buyers 8am · Marshalled car park £3 per car before 9am, £2 after 9am Sellers 6.30am · Cars £12, vans £15-£18, trailers from £3; no booking required Outdoor Until 13 Sep

Rusper Car Boot Sale car boot saleSun 13 Sep expected Large outdoor

Rusper Car Boot Sale Verified

Horsham, South East · RH12 4RR

Buyers 10am · £2 (10-11 AM), then £1; free after 1 PM; under-15s free Sellers 8.30am · Car £12 / Small Van £15 / Medium Van £18 / Large Van £24 Outdoor Until 20 Sep

Ardingly Antique Fair car boot saleTue 3 Nov Antique & flea fair

Ardingly Antique Fair Verified

Mid Sussex, South East · RH17 6TH

Buyers 9am · Tuesday £20 (includes Wednesday) / Wednesday £6 Sellers 5am · Outside pitch from £155 / Inside table from £190 Mixed All year

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Frequently asked questions

How many car boot sales are there in West Sussex?

We list 6 car boot sales in West Sussex, plus 1 antique & flea fair, 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 West Sussex car boot sales held?

Sunday: 5 of the 7 sales listed in West Sussex run on a Sunday, 2 on a Saturday and 2 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.

What time do car boot sales in West Sussex open?

Most West Sussex sales open to buyers between 8am and 10am and wind down by early afternoon. The earliest opens to buyers at 7am. 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 West Sussex?

1 of the 7 sales listed in West Sussex is free for buyers. The 5 that charge ask £1 to £6 per adult, typically £2. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £12 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 West Sussex is indoors or under cover and runs whatever the weather.

Is a boot fair the same as a car boot sale in West Sussex?

In West Sussex you will see both, which is why the Sayers Common sale is known locally as Bootfair Sayers. They are the same event, whichever name is on the sign: sellers pay for a pitch and sell from a car or van, and buyers pay a small amount at the gate or nothing. Our boot fairs page explains where in the country each word is used.

Is there a car boot sale in West Sussex this weekend?

Usually, yes: 7 of the 7 sales listed in West Sussex run at the weekend, 2 on a Saturday and 5 on a Sunday. The next sale in West Sussex is expected on Saturday 12 September. See car boot sales in West Sussex this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.

Which car boot sales in West Sussex are on this Sunday?

5 car boot sales in West Sussex have a regular Sunday schedule, most opening to buyers around 8am. 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 West Sussex?

Yes. 1 of the 7 sales listed in West Sussex 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 West Sussex?

Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in West Sussex are Ardingly Antique Fair, Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale and Ford Car Boot Sale. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.