Leysdown Bootfair | Leysdown-on-Sea Sunday Car Boot Sale

About this car boot sale

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

Leysdown Bootfair car boot sale, Swale — Photo: Penny Mayes / Boot Fair field, Leysdown / CC BY-SA 2.0

Leysdown Bootfair is one of the biggest and busiest car boot sales on the Isle of Sheppey, set on a grass field at Leysdown Rd, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 4LR. Held every Sunday from March to September in one of Kent's busiest holiday resorts, it draws crowds of bargain hunters and sellers across the South East season.

Gates open at 6:00 AM for both sellers and buyers, running through to around 1:00 PM. Entry for buyers is completely free, while seller pitches cost £10 for cars and £15 for vans — just turn up and pay on the day, no advance booking needed.

Expect around 50 stalls packed with second-hand bargains, household goods, tools, toys and collectables. The site is an outdoor grass venue with on-site parking, toilets and refreshments available. As an open-air field event, it can be cancelled in poor weather, so check ahead before travelling.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, buyers from 6am. The 2026 season has ended; this sale usually returns in March.

Open on: Sunday
Buyers from: 6am
Sellers from: 6am
Season: March to September
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; seller pitches from £10 per car.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 6am

Pitches for sellers

Car £10 / Van £15

Set up from 6am

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

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 Leysdown Bootfair: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Leysdown Bootfair open today?

No — Leysdown Bootfair is not on today (Thursday 1 October).

Is Leysdown Bootfair on tomorrow?

No — Leysdown Bootfair is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October).

Is Leysdown Bootfair open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Leysdown Bootfair is not on this weekend (3–4 October).

What time does Leysdown Bootfair start?

Buyers can arrive from 6am, sellers set up from 6am.

What are the 2026 dates for Leysdown Bootfair?

The 2026 season has ended; this sale usually returns in March.

How much does Leysdown Bootfair cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs car £10 / Van £15.

When is the next Leysdown Bootfair?

The 2026 season has ended; this sale usually returns in March.

Is there parking at Leysdown Bootfair?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Leysdown Bootfair dog friendly?

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

Does Leysdown Bootfair run all year round?

No — Leysdown Bootfair runs seasonally, from March to September.

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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.