Ford Car Boot Sale

About this car boot sale

A Saturday, Sunday and Thursday car boot sale in Arun, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Ford Car Boot Sale is one of the South East's best-known outdoor markets, set on the concrete hardstanding of Ford Airfield on Ford Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0FL. With around 30 years of trading history, it runs all year round every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, thanks to its own salt spreaders and snow-clearing equipment.

Sellers can arrive from 6:00 AM every day (on Sundays pitch fees are collected from 7:30 AM once the market traders are in), and buyers get in from 8:00 AM (9:00 AM on Sundays). Entry is Free for buyers. Pitches are Cars £10, Vans or Car with Trailer £20, and Large Van £30 - just turn up and pay on the day.

Expect roughly 100 stalls packed with new and secondhand goods, antiques and collectables across large areas of year-round concrete. On-site you'll find ample parking, toilet facilities, trolleys for hire, catering trailers for refreshments, dog-friendly access and a flat, accessible surface throughout.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays, Sundays and Thursdays, all year round, buyers from 8am on Saturdays, 9am on Sundays and 8am on Thursdays.

Open on: Saturday, Sunday and Thursday
Next date: Sunday 11 October 2026 (expected)
Saturdays: Buyers 8am · Sellers 6am
Sundays: Buyers 9am · Sellers 6am
Thursdays: Buyers 8am · Sellers 6am
Season: All year round
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

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 per car.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 8am on Saturdays, 9am on Sundays and 8am on Thursdays

Pitches for sellers

Cars £10 / Vans & Car with Trailer £20 / Large Van £30

Set up from 6am

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 8am on Saturdays, 9am on Sundays and 8am on Thursdays, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6am)
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 Saturday morning
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is Ford Car Boot Sale open today?

Yes — Ford Car Boot Sale is open today, Sunday 11 October, with buyers in from 9am.

Is Ford Car Boot Sale on tomorrow?

No — Ford Car Boot Sale is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Thursday 15 October.

Is Ford Car Boot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Ford Car Boot Sale is on this Saturday (17 October) and Sunday (11 October).

What time does Ford Car Boot Sale start?

Saturdays: buyers from 8am, sellers set up from 6am. Sundays: buyers from 9am, sellers set up from 6am. Thursdays: buyers from 8am, sellers set up from 6am.

What are the 2026 dates for Ford Car Boot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Ford Car Boot Sale are Sun 11 Oct, Thu 15 Oct and Sat 17 Oct.

How much does Ford Car Boot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs cars £10 / Vans & Car with Trailer £20 / Large Van £30.

When is the next Ford Car Boot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Sun 11 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.

Is there parking at Ford Car Boot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Ford Car Boot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Ford Car Boot Sale run all year round?

Yes — Ford Car Boot Sale runs all year round.

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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.