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Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale

Duisburg Way, Southsea Common (by the Pier Road roundabout), Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3SB Buyers from 7am

Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is a Sunday car boot sale at Duisburg Way, Southsea Common (by the Pier Road roundabout), Southsea, PO5 3SB, open to buyers from 7am, with free entry.

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Is Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale open today?

Not on today

No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is not on today (Friday 9 October).

Tomorrow
No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is not on tomorrow (Saturday 10 October).
This weekend
No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is not on this weekend (10–11 October).
Opening times
Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 6.30am, the sale closes around 1pm.

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

About this car boot sale

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

Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale car boot sale, Portsmouth

The seafront car boot sale run by Portsmouth City Council on Southsea Common, on Duisburg Way by the Pier Road roundabout and opposite Clarence Pier. The 2026 season started on 5 April and ran most Sundays to the end of July, then returned in September on the 6th, 20th and 27th. Sunday 27 September is the last sale of 2026.

Buyers get in free from 7am and trading ends at 1pm. Traders arrive between 6.30am and 7.30am, must stay until at least 11.30am, and have to be off the site by 1.30pm. Pitches are £5 for a walk-on seller with no vehicle, £10 for a car, SUV, 4x4 or small van and £15 for a transit van, campervan or vehicle with a trailer. Hot and cold food and drink are on sale. Every date depends on the weather, and cancellations go out on the Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale Facebook page. Details confirmed on the council's Visit Portsmouth page, September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, buyers from 7am. The 2026 season has ended; this sale usually returns in April.

Open on
Sunday
Buyers from
7am
Sellers from
6.30am
Closes at
1pm
Season
April to September
Frequency
Weekly
Bank holidays
No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: refreshments.

  • 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 £5.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 7am

Pitches for sellers

Walk-on £5 / Car, SUV, 4x4 or small van £10 / Transit van, campervan or vehicle with trailer £15

Set up from 6.30am

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 7am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6.30am)
Size & crowd
Typically busy
  • Variety of second-hand bargains
  • Good food & drink options
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Busiest first thing on a Sunday morning
  • Parking can be limited — arrive early
  • Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
  • Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale open today?

No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is not on today (Friday 9 October).

Is Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale on tomorrow?

No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is not on tomorrow (Saturday 10 October).

Is Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale is not on this weekend (10–11 October).

What time does Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale start?

Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 6.30am, the sale closes around 1pm.

What are the 2026 dates for Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale?

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

How much does Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs walk-on £5 / Car, SUV, 4x4 or small van £10 / Transit van, campervan or vehicle with trailer £15.

When is the next Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale?

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

Is there parking at Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale?

Parking is limited — arrive early or use nearby parking.

Is Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale dog friendly?

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

Does Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale run all year round?

No — Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale runs seasonally, from April to September.

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