Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair

About this car boot sale

A Friday car boot sale in Hailsham, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair car boot sale, Hailsham — Photo: Simon Carey / Hailsham Cattle Market / CC BY-SA 2.0

A weekly Friday stall market and boot fair on the cattle market site in Market Street, Hailsham, run by South East Marts alongside its livestock business. The gates open from 7am and the sale runs to about midday, with plenty of free car parking and the market cafe open on site.

Sussex sellers and buyers call this a boot fair rather than a car boot sale, and it is one of the few large regular midweek sales in East Sussex. Details confirmed on the market operator's website and sales calendar, September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Fridays, all year round, buyers from 7am.

Open on: Friday
Next date: Friday 2 October 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 7am
Sellers from: 7am
Closes at: 12 noon
Season: All year round
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets and refreshments.

Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor venue

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 free car parking. Pitch prices are not confirmed yet; contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free entry; free car parking

Gates open from 7am

Pitches for sellers

Contact the organiser for current pitch prices.

Set up from 7am

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

What to expect

A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 7am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 7am)
Size & crowd: Varies by week

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Friday morning
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair open today?

Yes — Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair is open today, Friday 2 October, with buyers in from 7am.

Is Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair on tomorrow?

No — Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair is not on tomorrow (Saturday 3 October). The next sale is Friday 9 October.

Is Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair is not on this weekend (3–4 October). The next sale is Friday 2 October.

What time does Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair start?

Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 7am, the sale closes around 12 noon.

What are the 2026 dates for Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair?

The next 2026 dates for Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair are Fri 2 Oct, Fri 9 Oct and Fri 16 Oct.

How much does Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair cost?

Buyer entry is free entry; free car parking.

When is the next Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair?

The next sale is expected on Fri 2 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Friday.

Is there parking at Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair dog friendly?

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

Does Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair run all year round?

Yes — Hailsham Friday Market and Boot Fair runs all year round.

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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.