Cottingham Car Boot Sale

About this car boot sale

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

Cottingham Car Boot Sale car boot sale, North Northamptonshire

Cottingham Car Boot Sale is an outdoor car boot held on Mill Road in Cottingham, near Market Harborough (LE16 8XP). It runs every Saturday and Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Mondays, throughout the season from April to October.

Sellers can arrive from 10:00 AM and buyers from 11:00 AM, with trading running until around 4:00 PM. Entry for buyers is £2 per adult between 10:00 and 11:00 AM and £1 from 11:00 AM, with under 16s free. Pitch prices are £6 for cars, £7 for 4x4s, £8 to £12 for small, medium and large vans, and £2 for trailers, with tables available to hire for £3. No advance booking is required.

With roughly 50 stalls, there is plenty to browse across bric-a-brac, household goods and bargains. On-site facilities include free parking, toilets, a tea and coffee vendor and an ice cream van during the summer months.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturday and Sunday, from April to October, buyers from 11am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Saturday and Sunday
Next date: Saturday 19 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 11:00 AM
Sellers from: 10:00 AM
Season: April to October
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets and refreshments.

Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor 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 £2 per adult 10-11am, £1 from 11am; under 16s free. Seller pitches from £6 per car.

Entry for buyers

£2 per adult 10-11am, £1 from 11am; under 16s free

Gates open from 11:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Car £6 / 4x4 £7 / Van £8-£12 / Trailer £2 / Table hire £3

Set up from 10:00 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 11:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 10:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Moderate (~50 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is Cottingham Car Boot Sale open today?

No — Cottingham Car Boot Sale is not on today (Monday 14 September). The next sale is Saturday 19 September.

Is Cottingham Car Boot Sale on tomorrow?

No — Cottingham Car Boot Sale is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 15 September). The next sale is Saturday 19 September.

Is Cottingham Car Boot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes, Cottingham Car Boot Sale is on this Saturday (19 September) and yes, it is on this Sunday (20 September).

What time does Cottingham Car Boot Sale start?

Buyers can arrive from 11:00 AM, sellers set up from 10:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Cottingham Car Boot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Cottingham Car Boot Sale are Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep and Sat 26 Sep.

How much does Cottingham Car Boot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is £2 per adult 10-11am, £1 from 11am; under 16s free and a seller pitch costs car £6 / 4x4 £7 / Van £8-£12 / Trailer £2 / Table hire £3.

When is the next Cottingham Car Boot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Sat 19 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday and Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Cottingham Car Boot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Cottingham Car Boot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Cottingham Car Boot Sale run all year round?

Cottingham Car Boot Sale runs seasonally, April to October.

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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.