Newark Antique Fair

About this car boot sale

A Thursday and Friday car boot sale in Newark and Sherwood, the East Midlands, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Newark Antique Fair car boot sale, Newark and Sherwood — Photo: Illustration: AI-generated impression, not a photo of the venue

Newark Antique Fair is the largest antiques fair of its type in Europe, held at the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground in Winthorpe, Newark (NG24 2NY) in the East Midlands. Staged over two days roughly every other month, it draws thousands of dealers and buyers across Thursday and Friday on selected dates throughout the year.

Buyer gates open Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (entry £20) and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (entry £4). Seller gates open from 5:30 AM on Thursday for buildings and arcades, with marquees, numbered outside pitches and arrival pitches following through the morning. Seller parking is available from 9:00 AM on the Wednesday before the fair. Pitch prices vary by location, so book through the organiser's official seller booking form.

With around 2,500 stalls spread across buildings, marquees and outdoor pitches, there is an enormous range of antiques, collectables and vintage finds to browse. The showground offers on-site parking, toilets and refreshments, and dogs are welcome. Some areas are outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Remaining 2026 dates are 15-16 October and 10-11 December, followed by 8-9 April and 3-4 June 2027. Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Thursday and Friday, from open all year, buyers from 9am.

Open on: Thursday and Friday
Next date: Thursday 15 October 2026 (confirmed)
Buyers from: 9:00 AM
Sellers from: 5:30 AM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Six two-day fairs a year (Thursday & Friday); next 15-16 October and 10-11 December 2026
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

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

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor venue
Around 2500 stalls

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

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Buyers pay thursday £20, Friday £4; seller pitches see organiser booking form.

Entry for buyers

Thursday £20, Friday £4

Gates open from 9:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

See organiser booking form

Set up from 5:30 AM

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

What to expect

Around 2500 stalls, busiest in the first hour. A quick guide based on the opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 9:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 5:30 AM)
Size & crowd: Large & busy (~2500 stalls)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Newark Antique Fair: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Newark Antique Fair open today?

No — Newark Antique Fair is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Thursday 15 October.

Is Newark Antique Fair on tomorrow?

No — Newark Antique Fair is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Thursday 15 October.

Is Newark Antique Fair open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Newark Antique Fair is not on this weekend (26–27 September). The next sale is Thursday 15 October.

What time does Newark Antique Fair start?

Buyers can arrive from 9:00 AM, sellers set up from 5:30 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Newark Antique Fair?

The next 2026 dates for Newark Antique Fair are Thu 15 Oct, Fri 16 Oct and Thu 10 Dec.

How much does Newark Antique Fair cost?

Buyer entry is thursday £20, Friday £4 and a seller pitch costs see organiser booking form.

When is the next Newark Antique Fair?

The next sale is confirmed for Thu 15 Oct. It runs six two-day fairs a year (Thursday & Friday); next 15-16 October and 10-11 December 2026.

Is there parking at Newark Antique Fair?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Newark Antique Fair dog friendly?

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

Does Newark Antique Fair run all year round?

Newark Antique Fair 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.