Funday Carboot and Market

About this car boot sale

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

Funday Carboot and Market car boot sale, Epping Forest — Photo: Illustration: AI-generated impression, not a photo of the venue

Funday Carboot and Market is a popular summer car boot held in a grass field at Duck Lane, Thornwood, Epping, Essex CM16 6NF. It runs every Sunday throughout the summer season, typically from late April to late September, combining a general car boot sale with a market offering food, drink, handmade goods and entertainment.

Buyers are welcome from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM, and entry is completely free. Sellers should arrive between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM, with no leaving before 1:30 PM. Pitch prices are Cars £10, 4x4s £15, Vans £20, and Additional Trailers £25. Please check the organiser's Facebook page for weather updates before setting off.

With around 50 stalls set within a spacious field, there is plenty to browse from secondhand bargains to handmade crafts. On-site parking is available and refreshments and catering run alongside the boot as part of the market, making it an easy family day out.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from April to September, buyers from 8am.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 13 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 8:00 AM
Sellers from: 6:00 AM
Season: April to September
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking and refreshments.

Parking 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

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

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 8:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Cars £10 / 4x4s £15 / Vans £20 / Additional Trailers £25

Set up from 6:00 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 8:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Moderate (~50 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 Funday Carboot and Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Funday Carboot and Market open today?

Yes — Funday Carboot and Market is open today, Sunday 13 September, with buyers in from 8:00 AM.

Is Funday Carboot and Market on tomorrow?

No — Funday Carboot and Market is not on tomorrow (Monday 14 September). The next sale is Sunday 13 September.

Is Funday Carboot and Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

No, Funday Carboot and Market is not on this Saturday (19 September) and yes, it is on this Sunday (13 September).

What time does Funday Carboot and Market start?

Buyers can arrive from 8:00 AM, sellers set up from 6:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Funday Carboot and Market?

The next 2026 dates for Funday Carboot and Market are Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep and Sun 27 Sep.

How much does Funday Carboot and Market cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs cars £10 / 4x4s £15 / Vans £20 / Additional Trailers £25.

When is the next Funday Carboot and Market?

The next sale is expected on Sun 13 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday.

Is there parking at Funday Carboot and Market?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Funday Carboot and Market dog friendly?

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

Does Funday Carboot and Market run all year round?

Funday Carboot and Market runs seasonally, April to September.

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Before you travel

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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.