Calverton Car Boot

About this car boot sale

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

Calverton Car Boot car boot sale, Nottingham

Calverton Car Boot is a family-run outdoor car boot sale set on grass in the countryside at Whinbush Ln, Calverton, Nottingham NG14. Running every Sunday from March to December, it has operated for over 30 years and draws thousands of visitors each week to the East Midlands.

Gates open at 6:00 AM for both sellers and buyers, running until around 12:00 PM. Buyer entry is £1 for adults and free for children. Seller pitches cost £10 for cars, £14 for vans and £4 for trailers, with no advance booking required — just turn up.

With around 100 stalls, expect a bustling mix of car boot and market pitches. On-site amenities include parking, toilets and plenty of refreshments — hot food, an ice cream trailer, a doughnut wagon, a local butcher and a fresh fruit and veg corner. Dogs are welcome, and there's a kiddies' inflatable corner plus plant and flower stalls for a proper family day out.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from March to December, buyers from 6am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 20 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 6:00 AM
Sellers from: 6:00 AM
Season: March 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 100 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 adults £1 / Children Free; seller pitches from £10 per car.

Entry for buyers

Adults £1 / Children Free

Gates open from 6:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Car £10 / Van £14 / Trailer £4

Set up from 6:00 AM

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

What to expect

Around 100 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 6:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Busy (~100 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 Calverton Car Boot: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Calverton Car Boot open today?

Yes — Calverton Car Boot is open today, Sunday 20 September, with buyers in from 6:00 AM.

Is Calverton Car Boot on tomorrow?

No — Calverton Car Boot is not on tomorrow (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is Calverton Car Boot open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Calverton Car Boot is on this Sunday (20 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).

What time does Calverton Car Boot start?

Buyers can arrive from 6:00 AM, sellers set up from 6:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Calverton Car Boot?

The next 2026 dates for Calverton Car Boot are Sun 20 Sep, Sun 27 Sep and Sun 4 Oct.

How much does Calverton Car Boot cost?

Buyer entry is adults £1 / Children Free and a seller pitch costs car £10 / Van £14 / Trailer £4.

When is the next Calverton Car Boot?

The next sale is expected on Sun 20 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Calverton Car Boot?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Calverton Car Boot dog friendly?

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

Does Calverton Car Boot run all year round?

Calverton Car Boot runs seasonally, March to December.

Car boot sale reviews & ratings

No reviews yet. Been to Calverton Car Boot? Tell other bargain hunters what to expect: pitch prices, footfall and whether it was worth the early start.

No reviews yet — be the first to share what this sale is like.

Write a review

Share your experience to help other bargain hunters. Fields marked * are required.

Takes 30 seconds with Google Continue with Google

Help us improve this listing

Times, prices or the address out of date? Tell us and we will check it with the organiser before updating the page.

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.