Ardingly Antique Fair

About this car boot sale

A Tuesday and Wednesday part-covered car boot sale in Mid Sussex, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Ardingly Antique Fair car boot sale, Mid Sussex — Photo: Illustration: AI-generated impression, not a photo of the venue

Ardingly Antique Fair is one of the largest antique fairs in the South East, held at the South of England Showground on Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath (RH17 6TH). Run by IACF over two days, it regularly draws more than 1,500 traders selling everything from antique furniture and jewellery to decorative European wall art and home and office goods.

The fair opens to buyers on Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Buyer entry is £20 on Tuesday or £6 on Wednesday (a Tuesday ticket also covers Wednesday). Sellers arrive early — from 5:00 AM Tuesday — with outside pitches from £155 and inside tables from £190; book your pitch through the organiser in advance.

With a mix of both indoor and outdoor stalls, there is plenty to browse whatever the weather, plus on-site parking, toilets and refreshments. Dogs are welcome, and many local small-business traders set up here, so it is a great place to source quality antiques and support independent sellers.

Remaining 2026 dates: 3-4 November. 2027 dates: 19-20 January, 2-3 March, 20-21 April, 22-23 June and 20-21 July. Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Tuesday and Wednesday, from open all year, buyers from 9am.

Open on: Tuesday and Wednesday
Next date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 (confirmed)
Buyers from: 9:00 AM
Sellers from: 5:00 AM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Six two-day fairs a year (Tuesday and Wednesday) — next 3-4 November 2026
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets, refreshments and dogs on a lead.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Mixed venue
Around 1500 stalls

Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Buyers pay tuesday £20 (includes Wednesday) / Wednesday £6; seller pitches from £155.

Entry for buyers

Tuesday £20 (includes Wednesday) / Wednesday £6

Gates open from 9:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Outside pitch from £155 / Inside table from £190

Set up from 5:00 AM

Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.

What to expect

Around 1500 stalls, busiest in the first hour. A quick guide based on the opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 9:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 5:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Large & busy (~1500 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Dog-friendly atmosphere
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Tuesday morning
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ardingly Antique Fair: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Ardingly Antique Fair open today?

No — Ardingly Antique Fair is not on today (Sunday 13 September). The next sale is Tuesday 3 November.

Is Ardingly Antique Fair on tomorrow?

No — Ardingly Antique Fair is not on tomorrow (Monday 14 September). The next sale is Tuesday 3 November.

Is Ardingly Antique Fair open this Saturday or Sunday?

No, Ardingly Antique Fair is not on this Saturday (19 September) and it is not on this Sunday (13 September). The next sale is Tuesday 3 November.

What time does Ardingly Antique Fair start?

Buyers can arrive from 9:00 AM, sellers set up from 5:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Ardingly Antique Fair?

The next 2026 dates for Ardingly Antique Fair are Tue 3 Nov and Wed 4 Nov.

How much does Ardingly Antique Fair cost?

Buyer entry is tuesday £20 (includes Wednesday) / Wednesday £6 and a seller pitch costs outside pitch from £155 / Inside table from £190.

When is the next Ardingly Antique Fair?

The next sale is confirmed for Tue 3 Nov. It runs six two-day fairs a year (Tuesday and Wednesday) — next 3-4 November 2026.

Is there parking at Ardingly Antique Fair?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Ardingly Antique Fair dog friendly?

Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.

Does Ardingly Antique Fair run all year round?

Ardingly Antique Fair runs seasonally, open all year.

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Please contact the car boot organiser or check their official website to confirm it is running. Some car boot sales cancel due to poor weather if they do not have indoor facilities.