Bolton Car Boot Sale

About this car boot sale

A Sunday car boot sale in Bolton, the North West, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Bolton Car Boot Sale car boot sale, Bolton

Bolton Car Boot Sale is one of the North West's biggest weekly boot sales, held in the hardstanding car park of the Macron Stadium (formerly Reebok), Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6JW. It runs every Sunday from February right through to December, drawing over 300 sellers and thousands of bargain hunters each week.

Sellers can arrive and set up from 6:00 AM, with buyers welcomed in from 7:00 AM. Entry costs just £1 per car for buyers. Pitches for sellers are £14 for a car, £20 for a van and £3 for a trailer, with regular and corner pitches available on request. Bring exact change to keep the queue moving, and call organiser Andrew on 07470784644 for more details.

Expect hundreds of stalls across the concrete hardstanding pitches, so it goes ahead in most weather. On-site you'll find a 5-star catering service, doughnuts and coffee, ice cream and desserts, a meat auction, fresh fruit and veg, plants, and retro sweet stalls. The sale is dog-friendly, has male and female toilets, ample parking, and kids' rides and bouncy castles to keep little ones entertained.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from February to December, buyers from 7am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 11 October 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 7am
Sellers from: 6am
Season: February to December
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays

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 300 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 £1 per car; early buyers before 7am £3. Seller pitches from £14 per car.

Entry for buyers

£1 per car; early buyers before 7am £3

Gates open from 7am

Pitches for sellers

Car £14 / Van £20 / Trailer £3

Set up from 6am

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

What to expect

Around 300 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 7am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6am); early entry costs more
Size & crowd: Large & busy (~300 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Dog-friendly atmosphere
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 Bolton Car Boot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Bolton Car Boot Sale open today?

Yes — Bolton Car Boot Sale is open today, Sunday 11 October, with buyers in from 7am.

Is Bolton Car Boot Sale on tomorrow?

No — Bolton Car Boot Sale is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Sunday 18 October.

Is Bolton Car Boot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Bolton Car Boot Sale is on this Sunday (11 October), but not on Saturday (17 October).

What time does Bolton Car Boot Sale start?

Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 6am.

What are the 2026 dates for Bolton Car Boot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Bolton Car Boot Sale are Sun 11 Oct, Sun 18 Oct and Sun 25 Oct.

How much does Bolton Car Boot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is £1 per car; early buyers before 7am £3 and a seller pitch costs car £14 / Van £20 / Trailer £3.

When is the next Bolton Car Boot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Sun 11 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Bolton Car Boot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Bolton Car Boot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Bolton Car Boot Sale run all year round?

No — Bolton Car Boot Sale runs seasonally, from February to December.

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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.