Croft Car Boot

About this car boot sale

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

Croft Car Boot is a long-running outdoor car boot sale on Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester LE9 4JA, in the East Midlands. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays from March through October on a grass field, and has been a family-run fixture since the 1970s.

Gates open at 5:30 AM for both sellers and buyers, with the sale running through to 1:00 PM. Buyer entry is £1 for adults and free for children. Seller pitches are £7 for cars, £10 for small vans, £12 for medium vans and £15 for large vans, with trailers from £2 (small) to £4 (large). A 24-hour weather update line on 07540293058 confirms whether the boot is running before you set off.

This is one of the most popular boots in the region, drawing hundreds of stalls with everything from furniture and clothing to toys and books. On-site you will find parking, toilets and a strong line-up of catering including Pinky Pig, Asian cuisine and a hog roast, plus child-friendly extras like a bouncy castle, merry-go-round and quad bikes.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from March to October, buyers from 5.30am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 4 October 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 5.30am
Sellers from: 5.30am
Season: March 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 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 £7 per car.

Entry for buyers

Adults £1 / Children Free

Gates open from 5.30am

Pitches for sellers

Cars £7 / Small Vans £10 / Medium Vans £12 / Large Vans £15 / Small Trailer £2 / Large Trailer £4

Set up from 5.30am

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 5.30am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 5.30am)
Size & crowd: Busy (~100 stalls)

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

Is Croft Car Boot open today?

No — Croft Car Boot is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.

Is Croft Car Boot on tomorrow?

No — Croft Car Boot is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.

Is Croft Car Boot open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Croft Car Boot is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).

What time does Croft Car Boot start?

Buyers can arrive from 5.30am, sellers set up from 5.30am.

What are the 2026 dates for Croft Car Boot?

The next 2026 dates for Croft Car Boot are Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.

How much does Croft Car Boot cost?

Buyer entry is adults £1 / Children Free and a seller pitch costs cars £7 / Small Vans £10 / Medium Vans £12 / Large Vans £15 / Small Trailer £2 / Large Trailer £4.

When is the next Croft Car Boot?

The next sale is expected on Sun 4 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Croft Car Boot?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Croft Car Boot dog friendly?

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

Does Croft Car Boot run all year round?

No — Croft Car Boot runs seasonally, from March 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.