Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair
Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is a Sunday car boot sale at Manston Airfield, CT12 5BL, open to buyers from 8:00 AM, with free entry. The next sale is Sun 20 Sep.
Is Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair open today?
Yes, on todayYes — Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is open today, Sunday 20 September, with buyers in from 8:00 AM.
- Tomorrow
- No — Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is not on tomorrow (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.
- This weekend
- Yes — Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is on this Sunday (20 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).
- Opening times
- Buyers can arrive from 8:00 AM, sellers set up from 5:00 AM, the sale closes around 2:00 PM.
About this car boot sale
A Sunday car boot sale in Ramsgate, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.
A large Sunday market on the hard standing at the former Manston airfield near Ramsgate, run by Stevens Markets, with a boot fair section that opened in July 2026 alongside the regular market traders. It runs every Sunday from 8am to 2pm.
Entry and parking are free, with large on-site car parks and blue badge parking, and dogs are welcome.
Boot fair sellers: the sellers' gate opens at 5am and you must arrive before 7am; there is no vehicle entry after 7.45am, and you pack away only after the 2pm close. The boot fair section is for second-hand goods only, and new items can be removed without a refund. Market stalls start from £30 for craft and £40 for standard pitches; the organiser has not published a fixed price for car and van pitches in the boot fair section, so ring 07494 139115 before travelling. Details confirmed from the organiser's website and sellers' rules, September 2026.
Opening season & schedule
Open on Sundays, from open all year, buyers from 8am.
- Open on
- Sunday
- Next date
- Sunday 20 September 2026 (expected)
- Buyers from
- 8:00 AM
- Sellers from
- 5:00 AM
- Closes at
- 2:00 PM
- Season
- open all year
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Bank holidays
- No
Features & Amenities
Confirmed on site: parking and dogs on a lead.
- Dog friendly 🐾
- Parking 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
Entry is free for buyers; seller pitches boot fair car and van pitches: ask the organiser; market stalls from £30 (craft) and £40 (standard). Second-hand goods only in the boot fair section.
Entry for buyers
Free entry
Pitches for sellers
Boot fair car and van pitches: ask the organiser; market stalls from £30 (craft) and £40 (standard). Second-hand goods only in the boot fair section
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 8:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 5:00 AM)
- Size & crowd
- Varies by week
- Variety of second-hand bargains
- 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 Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.
Is Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair open today?
Yes — Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is open today, Sunday 20 September, with buyers in from 8:00 AM.
Is Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair on tomorrow?
No — Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is not on tomorrow (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.
Is Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair open this Saturday or Sunday?
Yes — Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair is on this Sunday (20 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).
What time does Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair start?
Buyers can arrive from 8:00 AM, sellers set up from 5:00 AM, the sale closes around 2:00 PM.
What are the 2026 dates for Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair?
The next 2026 dates for Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair are Sun 20 Sep, Sun 27 Sep and Sun 4 Oct.
How much does Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair cost?
Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs boot fair car and van pitches: ask the organiser; market stalls from £30 (craft) and £40 (standard). Second-hand goods only in the boot fair section.
When is the next Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair?
The next sale is expected on Sun 20 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday.
Is there parking at Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair?
Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.
Is Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair dog friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Does Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair run all year round?
Manston Airfield Market & Bootfair runs seasonally, open all year.
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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.