Dunton Carboot Sale

About this car boot sale

A Sunday and Wednesday car boot sale in Basildon, the East of England, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Dunton Carboot Sale car boot sale, Basildon

Dunton Carboot Sale is a long-running, family-owned car boot held on grassland at Dunton Rd, Dunton Wayletts, Billericay CM12 9TZ in Essex. Running since 1993, it takes place every Sunday and Wednesday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, weather permitting, with around 100 stalls to browse.

On Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays the gate opens at 5:30 AM and trading carries on until sellers pack away, usually between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. On Wednesdays the gate opens at 6:00 AM, winding down around 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Buyer entry is free. Seller pitches on Sundays and Bank Holidays cost £14 for a car, £18 for a small van, £20 for a large van and £25 for a Luton; Wednesday pitches are £10 for a car, £15 for small and large vans and £20 for a Luton. Trailers are charged extra depending on size. No booking is required, just turn up.

Expect a wide variety of catering outlets for food and drink, ample free car parking, and several blocks of ladies' and gents flushing toilets across the site. Dedicated disabled parking is available for blue badge holders, dogs are welcome, and staff in hi-vis jackets with two-way radios are on hand to help. A 5 MPH site speed limit applies.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sunday and Wednesday, from open all year, buyers from 5.30am on Sundays and 6am on Wednesdays. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Sunday and Wednesday
Next date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 (expected)
Sundays: Buyers 5:30 AM · Sellers 5:30 AM
Wednesdays: Buyers 6:00 AM · Sellers 6:00 AM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets, refreshments, dogs on a lead and step-free access.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Wheelchair access
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

Entry is free for buyers; seller pitches from £10.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 5:30 AM on Sundays and 6:00 AM on Wednesdays

Pitches for sellers

Sunday/Bank Holiday: Car £14 / Small Van £18 / Large Van £20 / Luton £25. Wednesday: Car £10 / Small Van £15 / Large Van £15 / Luton £20

Set up from 5:30 AM on Sundays and 6:00 AM on Wednesdays

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 5:30 AM on Sundays and 6:00 AM on Wednesdays, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 5:30 AM on Sundays and 6:00 AM on Wednesdays)
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 Dunton Carboot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Dunton Carboot Sale open today?

No — Dunton Carboot Sale is not on today (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Wednesday 23 September.

Is Dunton Carboot Sale on tomorrow?

Yes — Dunton Carboot Sale is on tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September, open to buyers from 6:00 AM.

Is Dunton Carboot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

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

What time does Dunton Carboot Sale start?

Sundays: buyers from 5:30 AM, sellers set up from 5:30 AM. Wednesdays: buyers from 6:00 AM, sellers set up from 6:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Dunton Carboot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Dunton Carboot Sale are Wed 23 Sep, Sun 27 Sep and Wed 30 Sep.

How much does Dunton Carboot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs sunday/Bank Holiday: Car £14 / Small Van £18 / Large Van £20 / Luton £25. Wednesday: Car £10 / Small Van £15 / Large Van £15 / Luton £20.

When is the next Dunton Carboot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Wed 23 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday and Wednesday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Dunton Carboot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Dunton Carboot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Dunton Carboot Sale run all year round?

Dunton Carboot Sale runs seasonally, open all year.

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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.