Oldcotes Car Boot

About this car boot sale

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

Oldcotes Car Boot car boot sale, Bassetlaw — Photo: Graham Hogg (Geograph), CC BY-SA 2.0

Oldcotes Car Boot is one of the largest car boot sales in the East Midlands, set on a grass field at A634 Blyth Road, Oldcotes, Worksop S81 8JE. It runs every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, all year round, with full planning permission.

Gates open from 5:30 AM for both sellers and buyers. Closing time: please confirm with organiser. Buyer entry is just £1 per car, while pitches cost £10 for cars and £15 for vans. No booking is needed — simply turn up and pay on arrival.

With around 100 stalls, expect a huge mix of secondhand bargains, household goods, tools and collectables, plus a dedicated market section featuring renowned meat auctioneer Wayne Walker every Sunday. On-site parking, toilets and refreshments are all available.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, all year round, buyers from 5.30am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 4 October 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 5.30am
Sellers from: 5.30am
Season: All year round
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets and refreshments.

Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor venue
Around 100 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 £1 per car; seller pitches from £10 per car.

Entry for buyers

£1 per car

Gates open from 5.30am

Pitches for sellers

Cars £10 / Vans £15

Set up from 5.30am

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

What to expect

Around 100 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 5.30am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 5.30am)
Size & crowd: Busy (~100 stalls)

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 Oldcotes Car Boot: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Oldcotes Car Boot open today?

Yes — Oldcotes Car Boot is open today, Sunday 4 October, with buyers in from 5.30am.

Is Oldcotes Car Boot on tomorrow?

No — Oldcotes Car Boot is not on tomorrow (Monday 5 October). The next sale is Sunday 11 October.

Is Oldcotes Car Boot open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Oldcotes Car Boot is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (10 October).

What time does Oldcotes Car Boot start?

Buyers can arrive from 5.30am, sellers set up from 5.30am.

What are the 2026 dates for Oldcotes Car Boot?

The next 2026 dates for Oldcotes Car Boot are Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.

How much does Oldcotes Car Boot cost?

Buyer entry is £1 per car and a seller pitch costs cars £10 / Vans £15.

When is the next Oldcotes Car Boot?

The next sale is expected on Sun 4 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Oldcotes Car Boot?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Oldcotes Car Boot dog friendly?

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

Does Oldcotes Car Boot run all year round?

Yes — Oldcotes Car Boot runs all year round.

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Before you travel

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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.