Capital Carboot Sale

About this car boot sale

A Sunday part-covered car boot sale in Westminster, Greater London, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Capital Carboot Sale car boot sale, Westminster

Food & drink
Indoor
Outdoor
Parking
Weekly

Capital Carboot Sale is one of central London's best-known boot sales, running every Sunday all year round at The Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AT (Chichester Street entrance). With both indoor and outdoor pitches, it's a rain-or-shine fixture that has featured in TimeOut London and on TV shows including The Martin Lewis Money Show and Storage Hoarders.

Sellers can start setting up from around 9:15 AM (indoor drop-off 9:15–9:45 AM, walk-in pitches from 10:15 AM, car/van stay-on-site from 10:30 AM). Pitch prices: outdoor walk-in courtyard £10 pre-booked online or £12 cash on the day, indoor £23 (includes table), and outdoor car/van stay-on-site from £15 up to £30 for premium positions. Buyers pay £7 early-bird entry from 10:15 AM, £5 from 11:00 AM, and just £1 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Bring the correct change — none is given at the gate.

Expect around 50 stalls across indoor and outdoor areas, with refreshments on site and parking available for sellers. Please note dogs are not permitted. It's a busy, well-established sale popular with bargain-hunters across the capital.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from open all year, buyers from 10.15am.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 10:15 AM
Sellers from: 9:15 AM
Closes at: 2:30 PM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking and refreshments.

Parking on site
Food & drink ☕
Mixed venue
Around 50 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 £7 early bird (from 10:15 AM), £5 from 11:00 AM, £1 from 11:30 AM; seller pitches from £10.

Entry for buyers

£7 early bird (from 10:15 AM), £5 from 11:00 AM, £1 from 11:30 AM

Gates open from 10:15 AM

Pitches for sellers

Outdoor walk-in £10 pre-booked / £12 cash, Indoor £23, Car/Van stay-on-site £15–£30

Set up from 9:15 AM

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

What to expect

Around 50 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 10:15 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 9:15 AM); early entry costs more
Size & crowd: Moderate (~50 stalls)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Capital Carboot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Capital Carboot Sale open today?

No — Capital Carboot Sale is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is Capital Carboot Sale on tomorrow?

No — Capital Carboot Sale is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is Capital Carboot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Capital Carboot Sale is on this Sunday (27 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).

What time does Capital Carboot Sale start?

Buyers can arrive from 10:15 AM, sellers set up from 9:15 AM, the sale closes around 2:30 PM.

What are the 2026 dates for Capital Carboot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Capital Carboot Sale are Sun 27 Sep, Sun 4 Oct and Sun 11 Oct.

How much does Capital Carboot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is £7 early bird (from 10:15 AM), £5 from 11:00 AM, £1 from 11:30 AM and a seller pitch costs outdoor walk-in £10 pre-booked / £12 cash, Indoor £23, Car/Van stay-on-site £15–£30.

When is the next Capital Carboot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Sun 27 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday.

Is there parking at Capital Carboot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Capital Carboot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Capital Carboot Sale run all year round?

Capital Carboot Sale runs seasonally, open all year.

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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.