Clitheroe Car Boot

About this car boot sale

A Sunday part-covered car boot sale in Ribble Valley, the North West, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Clitheroe Car Boot car boot sale, Ribble Valley

Dog friendly
Indoor
Large sale
Outdoor
Parking
Weekly

Clitheroe Car Boot is held at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Lincoln Way in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire (BB7 1QD), just off the A59. This long-running North West car boot ran every Sunday, all year round, with a huge 300 indoor and 300 outdoor pitches so sellers always had space.

Gates opened early: sellers arrived from 5:00 AM and buyers from 6:00 AM. Buyer entry was £1 for adults with kids under 12 free. Seller pitches outside were Cars £12, Small Vans £16, Large Vans £20 and Trailers £3; indoor pens cost £6 each or 4 for £20.

With around 150 stalls across covered and open-air areas, shoppers could browse whatever the weather. Dogs were allowed and on-site parking was available, making it an easy family morning out in the Ribble Valley.

Important 2024 update: the owners have announced that Clitheroe Car Boot has sadly closed, as the event was no longer financially viable to keep running. Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from open all year, buyers from 8am.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 8:00 AM
Sellers from: 7:00 AM
Closes at: 12:30 PM
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 ☕
Mixed venue
Around 225 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, under-12s free; seller pitches from £4 per van.

Entry for buyers

Adults £1, under-12s free

Gates open from 8:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Outdoor: cars and small vans £8, large vans £10, trailers £2 extra. Indoor stalls £4 (small) or £6 (large)

Set up from 7:00 AM

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

What to expect

Around 225 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 8:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 7:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Large & busy (~225 stalls)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Clitheroe Car Boot: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Clitheroe Car Boot open today?

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

Is Clitheroe Car Boot on tomorrow?

No — Clitheroe Car Boot is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is Clitheroe Car Boot open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Clitheroe Car Boot is on this Sunday (27 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).

What time does Clitheroe Car Boot start?

Buyers can arrive from 8:00 AM, sellers set up from 7:00 AM, the sale closes around 12:30 PM.

What are the 2026 dates for Clitheroe Car Boot?

The next 2026 dates for Clitheroe Car Boot are Sun 27 Sep, Sun 4 Oct and Sun 11 Oct.

How much does Clitheroe Car Boot cost?

Buyer entry is adults £1, under-12s free and a seller pitch costs outdoor: cars and small vans £8, large vans £10, trailers £2 extra. Indoor stalls £4 (small) or £6 (large).

When is the next Clitheroe Car Boot?

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

Is there parking at Clitheroe Car Boot?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Clitheroe Car Boot dog friendly?

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

Does Clitheroe Car Boot run all year round?

Clitheroe Car Boot runs seasonally, open all year.

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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.