Ashford Town Market

About this car boot sale

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

Ashford Town Market car boot sale, Ashford

Ashford Town Market is a long-running street market on the Lower High Street in Ashford, Kent (TN24 0HB), in the South East. It trades every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year on hardstanding concrete in the heart of the town centre, making it an easy stop for a weekday bargain hunt or a weekend wander.

The market runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on each trading day. Entry is free for buyers. Traders pay an £83.00 licence fee plus £1.10 per foot of pitch frontage, and a trading licence from Ashford Borough Council is required before you can sell.

Expect around 30 stalls selling the best local goods from local businesses and independent vendors, from fresh produce to household items. Town-centre parking is close by, public toilets and refreshments are within easy reach, and dogs are welcome at this outdoor hardstanding market.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays, from open all year, buyers from 9am.

Open on: Saturday
Next date: Saturday 26 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 9:00 AM
Sellers from: 9:00 AM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Weekly
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 ☕
Outdoor venue
Around 30 stalls

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

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Entry is free for buyers; seller pitches from £83.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 9:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

£83.00 licence fee + £1.10 per ft

Set up from 9:00 AM

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

What to expect

Around 30 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 9:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Smaller & relaxed (~30 stalls)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ashford Town Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Ashford Town Market open today?

No — Ashford Town Market is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Saturday 26 September.

Is Ashford Town Market on tomorrow?

No — Ashford Town Market is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Saturday 26 September.

Is Ashford Town Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Ashford Town Market is on this Saturday (26 September), but not on Sunday (27 September).

What time does Ashford Town Market start?

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

What are the 2026 dates for Ashford Town Market?

The next 2026 dates for Ashford Town Market are Sat 26 Sep, Sat 3 Oct and Sat 10 Oct.

How much does Ashford Town Market cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs £83.00 licence fee + £1.10 per ft.

When is the next Ashford Town Market?

The next sale is expected on Sat 26 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday.

Is there parking at Ashford Town Market?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Ashford Town Market dog friendly?

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

Does Ashford Town Market run all year round?

Ashford Town Market runs seasonally, open all year.

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Before you travel

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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.