Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market

About this car boot sale

A Sunday and Wednesday car boot sale in Gloucester, the South West, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market car boot sale, Gloucester

Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market is one of the South West's biggest weekly boot sales, held at Hempsted Meadow, David Hook Way, Gloucester, GL2 5LL. It runs every Wednesday and Sunday, all year round, on a mix of grass and concrete pitches.

On Sundays sellers set up from 9:00 AM (early set-up from 8:00 AM costs an extra £5) and must stay until 1:00 PM; there is no booking and a pitch is £5 per parking bay. Buyers use a tiered entry system: £3 from 9:00 AM, £1 from 10:00 AM or 50p from the main opening at 11:00 AM, with under-16s free. All Wednesday timings are one hour earlier. It is run by Capital Boot Sale Group, which holds a 15-year lease on the site from Gloucester City Council.

With around 500 stalls, expect a huge variety of goods including antiques, used clothing and household items, plus popular fruit and veg stalls. On-site you will find food, ice cream and coffee trucks, free parking, a completely flat wheelchair-friendly surface, disabled toilets, and dogs are welcome.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays and Wednesdays, all year round, buyers from 11am on Sundays and 10am on Wednesdays.

Open on: Sunday and Wednesday
Next date: Sunday 11 October 2026 (expected)
Sundays: Buyers 11am · Sellers 9am · Closes 1pm
Wednesdays: Buyers 10am · Sellers 8am · Closes 12 noon
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 500 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 50p per person from 11am (early entry £3 from 9am, £1 from 10am); under 16s free. Seller pitches from £5.

Entry for buyers

50p per person from 11am (early entry £3 from 9am, £1 from 10am); under 16s free

Gates open from 11am on Sundays and 10am on Wednesdays

Pitches for sellers

£5 per parking bay (early set-up from 8am +£5); table hire £5 + £20 deposit

Set up from 9am on Sundays and 8am on Wednesdays

Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.

What to expect

Around 500 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 11am on Sundays and 10am on Wednesdays, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 9am on Sundays and 8am on Wednesdays); early entry costs more
Size & crowd: Large & busy (~500 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 Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market open today?

Yes — Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market is open today, Sunday 11 October, with buyers in from 11am.

Is Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market on tomorrow?

No — Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Wednesday 14 October.

Is Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market is on this Sunday (11 October), but not on Saturday (17 October).

What time does Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market start?

Sundays: buyers from 11am, sellers set up from 9am, closes around 1pm. Wednesdays: buyers from 10am, sellers set up from 8am, closes around 12 noon.

What are the 2026 dates for Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market?

The next 2026 dates for Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market are Sun 11 Oct, Wed 14 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.

How much does Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market cost?

Buyer entry is 50p per person from 11am (early entry £3 from 9am, £1 from 10am); under 16s free and a seller pitch costs £5 per parking bay (early set-up from 8am +£5); table hire £5 + £20 deposit.

When is the next Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market?

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

Is there parking at Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market dog friendly?

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

Does Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market run all year round?

Yes — Gloucester Carboot Sale and Market runs all year round.

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