We list 3 car boot sales that run on a Friday across the UK. Sellers usually set up from 6–7am and buyers follow soon after, with entry typically £1 or free.
Friday is a great way to start the weekend early, with fresh stock and fewer crowds. Use the postcode box below to sort these sales by distance and find your nearest one — each listing has the opening times, entry fee, pitch prices and a map.
Friday car boot sales
Large outdoor
Fun Farm, High Road, Weston (next to Baytree), PE12 6JU
Buyers
From 12:00 PM
60p per person (under 16s free) entry
Sellers
From 11:00 AM
Car £8, medium & large vans £14, trailer +£4
Large outdoor
Birmingham Road (opposite Woodlands Crematorium), between Chelmsley Wood and Coleshill, B46 1DP
Buyers
From 5:00 AM
£1 per person entry
Sellers
From 5:00 AM
£10 per car (no need to book)
Small outdoor
5B Greenwich Market, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HZ
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
See details
Small outdoor
The Glascoed Pub, Monkswood, Usk, NP15 1QE
Buyers
From 4:30 PM
£1 per car entry
Sellers
From 3:30 PM
£6 per car
Large outdoor
The Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7QH
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Large outdoor
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry (car parking applies) entry
Sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Large outdoor
Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3AA
Buyers
From 10:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser
Large outdoor
Bermondsey Square, 11 Bermondsey Sq, London, SE1 3UN
Buyers
From 6:00 AM
Free entry
Sellers
Contact organiser
Small outdoor
Clacton Road, Horsley Cross, near Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2NU
Buyers
From 6:15 AM
50p entry
Sellers
From 6:15 AM
£10 per car/van
Map of car boot sales
9 sales on the map
Tips for Friday car boot sales
- Arrive early — the best stock goes in the first hour after the gates open.
- Bring cash and plenty of small change; most sellers don’t take cards.
- Check the weather — outdoor Friday sales can be called off if it turns wet.
- Haggle politely, especially late on when sellers drop prices to avoid taking stock home.
Frequently asked questions
What time do Friday car boot sales start?
Most Friday car boots open to buyers between 7am and 9am, with sellers setting up from around 6am. Arrive in the first hour for the widest choice.
Is entry free at Friday car boots?
Many are free for buyers; others charge around £1 per car. The exact entry fee is shown on each sale’s page above.
How do I find a Friday car boot sale near me?
Type your postcode into the search box above and we’ll sort every Friday sale by distance, so the closest ones show first.