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Horsley Cross Car Boot Sale is a friday car boot sale at Clacton Road, Horsley Cross, near Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2NU, open to buyers from 6:15 AM, with entry from 50p. The next sale is Fri 19 Jun.
Horsley Cross Car Boot Sale is a friendly outdoor boot sale held on grass at Clacton Road, Horsley Cross, near Manningtree in north-east Essex. Running every Friday from April through September, it is a handy mid-week bargain hunt for buyers and sellers across the Tendring and Colchester area.
Gates open at 6:15 AM for both sellers and buyers, with trading winding down around 1:00 PM. Sellers pay £10 per car or van and there is no need to pre-book, just turn up on the day. Buyers pay a small 50p entry, making it one of the cheapest days out in the region.
Expect around 30 stalls offering second-hand goods, household items, tools, clothing, collectables and the odd hidden gem. The site is outdoors on grass with on-site parking, refreshments available and disabled access. As an open-air sale it can be cancelled in poor weather, so it is worth confirming before you travel.
Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026.
Entry for buyers
50p
Gates open from 6:15 AM
Pitches for sellers
Set up from 6:15 AM
Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.
A quick guide based on this sale’s opening times, size and facilities — see verified visitor reviews below.
Best time to visit
Early morning (from 6:15 AM)
Typical crowd level
Smaller & relaxed (~30 stalls)
What to expect
Things to note
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Clacton Road, Horsley Cross, near Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2NU
Get directionsBuyers can arrive from 6:15 AM, sellers set up from 6:15 AM.
Buyer entry is 50p and a seller pitch costs £10 per car/van.
The next sale is on Fri 19 Jun. It runs every Friday.
Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.
Dogs are not permitted at this sale.
Horsley Cross Car Boot Sale runs seasonally from April to September.
Disclaimer
The Car Boot Directory aims to provide completely accurate information. That said, details can change over time. If you are the owner of this car boot sale, please contact us if any of the information on this listing is outdated and we will update it immediately.
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.
Last confirmed open: Mon 8 Jun.
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