Balham Carboot
Balham Carboot is a Sunday car boot sale at Henry Cavendish Primary School, Hydethorpe Road, SW12 0JA, open to buyers from 10am, with entry early entry from 10am; general admission £1 from 11am. It runs every other Sunday. The next sale is Sun 4 Oct.
Is Balham Carboot open today?
Not on todayNo — Balham Carboot is not on today (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
- Tomorrow
- No — Balham Carboot is not on tomorrow (Saturday 3 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
- This weekend
- Yes — Balham Carboot is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).
- Opening times
- Buyers can arrive from 10am, the sale closes around 2pm.
About this car boot sale
A Sunday car boot sale in Lambeth, Greater London, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.
A fortnightly south west London boot sale run by the PCB Collective, the team behind Peckham Car Boot, on the grounds of Henry Cavendish Primary School about five minutes' walk from Balham station. It runs every other Sunday from February until December, from 10am to 2pm, come rain or shine, and typically draws well over a hundred sellers of second-hand clothes, records, furniture and household bits.
The organisers operate a staggered entry system: early birds are admitted from 10am and general admission starts at 11am at £1. Buyers should bring exact change for the door as £20 and £50 notes cannot be accepted, and there is an on-site cafe. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. The entrance is on Hydethorpe Road. Seller pitches are booked online and open at 10am on the Monday after the previous sale. Details confirmed on the organiser's website, September 2026.
Opening season & schedule
Open on Sundays, from February to December, buyers from 10am.
- Open on
- Sunday
- Next date
- Sunday 4 October 2026 (expected)
- Buyers from
- 10am
- Closes at
- 2pm
- Season
- February to December
- Frequency
- Fortnightly
- Bank holidays
- No
Features & Amenities
Confirmed on site: toilets, refreshments and dogs on a lead.
- Dog friendly 🐾
- 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 early entry from 10am; general admission £1 from 11am. Pitch prices are not confirmed yet; contact the organiser.
Entry for buyers
Early entry from 10am; general admission £1 from 11am
Pitches for sellers
Contact the organiser for current pitch prices.
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 10am, when buyers are let in; early entry costs more
- Size & crowd
- Varies by week
- Variety of second-hand bargains
- Good food & drink options
- Dog-friendly atmosphere
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Busiest first thing on a Sunday morning
- Parking can be limited — arrive early
- Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
- Bring cash — most sellers are cash only
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Balham Carboot: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.
Is Balham Carboot open today?
No — Balham Carboot is not on today (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
Is Balham Carboot on tomorrow?
No — Balham Carboot is not on tomorrow (Saturday 3 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
Is Balham Carboot open this Saturday or Sunday?
Yes — Balham Carboot is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).
What time does Balham Carboot start?
Buyers can arrive from 10am, the sale closes around 2pm.
What are the 2026 dates for Balham Carboot?
The next 2026 dates for Balham Carboot are Sun 4 Oct, Sun 18 Oct and Sun 1 Nov.
How much does Balham Carboot cost?
Buyer entry is early entry from 10am; general admission £1 from 11am.
When is the next Balham Carboot?
The next sale is expected on Sun 4 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every other Sunday.
Is there parking at Balham Carboot?
Parking is limited — arrive early or use nearby parking.
Is Balham Carboot dog friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Does Balham Carboot run all year round?
No — Balham Carboot runs seasonally, from February to December.
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