Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale

About this car boot sale

A Sunday car boot sale in Ardingly, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale car boot sale, Ardingly — Photo: N Chadwick / South of England Showground / CC BY-SA 2.0

A weekly Sunday car boot sale on the hardstanding at the South of England Showground at Ardingly, running all year round from 7am until about 1pm. Adults pay £1 to get in, children go free and there is ample showground parking.

It is a separate event from the Ardingly Antique and Collectors Fair held at the same showground several times a year. Day, season, buyer opening time and admission confirmed against two independent 2026 listings, September 2026; pitch prices are not published, so check with the site before travelling to sell.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, all year round, buyers from 7am.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 4 October 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 7am
Sellers from: 6.30am
Closes at: 1pm
Season: All year round
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets and refreshments.

Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor venue

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

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Buyers pay £1 per adult, children free. Pitch prices are not confirmed yet; contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

£1 per adult, children free

Gates open from 7am

Pitches for sellers

Contact the organiser for current pitch prices.

Set up from 6.30am

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

What to expect

A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 7am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6.30am)
Size & crowd: Typically busy

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Sunday morning
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale open today?

No — Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale is not on today (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.

Is Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale on tomorrow?

No — Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale is not on tomorrow (Saturday 3 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.

Is Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).

What time does Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale start?

Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 6.30am, the sale closes around 1pm.

What are the 2026 dates for Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale are Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.

How much does Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is £1 per adult, children free.

When is the next Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Sun 4 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday.

Is there parking at Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale dog friendly?

Dogs are not listed for this sale — check with the organiser before travelling.

Does Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale run all year round?

Yes — Ardingly Showground Car Boot Sale runs all year round.

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Before you travel

The Car Boot Directory aims to provide completely accurate information. That said, details can change over time. If you are the owner of this car boot sale, please contact us if any of the information on this listing is outdated and we will update it immediately.

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.