Lake Gates Car Boot Sale

About this car boot sale

A Saturday car boot sale in Wimborne, the South West, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Lake Gates Car Boot Sale car boot sale, Wimborne — Photo: Lake Gates Car Boot Sale (organiser's own photo)

Lake Gates Car Boot Sale is held every Saturday at Wimborne Showground, just off the A31 near Wimborne. Sellers arrive from 6am and pay just £5 per vehicle with no booking required, while buyers pay £1 per car to park from 7am. Toilets are available and dogs on leads are welcome.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays, from 28 March, buyers from 7am.

Open on: Saturday
Next date: Saturday 12 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 7:00 AM
Sellers from: 6:00 AM
Season: From 28 March
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets and dogs on a lead.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Outdoor venue

Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Buyers pay £1 per car parking; seller pitches from £5.

Entry for buyers

£1 per car parking

Gates open from 7:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

£5 per car or van

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

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 7:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Typically busy

Variety of second-hand bargains
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 Lake Gates Car Boot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Lake Gates Car Boot Sale open today?

No — Lake Gates Car Boot Sale is not on today (Friday 11 September). The next sale is Saturday 12 September.

Is Lake Gates Car Boot Sale on tomorrow?

Yes — Lake Gates Car Boot Sale is on tomorrow, Saturday 12 September, open to buyers from 7:00 AM.

Is Lake Gates Car Boot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes, Lake Gates Car Boot Sale is on this Saturday (12 September) and it is not on this Sunday (13 September).

What time does Lake Gates Car Boot Sale start?

Buyers can arrive from 7:00 AM, sellers set up from 6:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Lake Gates Car Boot Sale?

The next 2026 dates for Lake Gates Car Boot Sale are Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep and Sat 26 Sep.

How much does Lake Gates Car Boot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is £1 per car parking and a seller pitch costs £5 per car or van.

When is the next Lake Gates Car Boot Sale?

The next sale is expected on Sat 12 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday.

Is there parking at Lake Gates Car Boot Sale?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Lake Gates Car Boot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Lake Gates Car Boot Sale run all year round?

Lake Gates Car Boot Sale runs seasonally, From 28 March.

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Before you travel

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.