Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot)
Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is a Sunday car boot sale at Barge Lane, off A33 Swallowfield Bypass, RG7 1ST, open to buyers from 6am, with entry £2 per adult before 8am, £1 after 8am. The next sale is Sun 4 Oct.
Is Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) open today?
Not on todayNo — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is not on today (Saturday 3 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
- Tomorrow
- Yes — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is on tomorrow, Sunday 4 October, open to buyers from 6am.
- This weekend
- Yes — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).
- Opening times
- Buyers can arrive from 6am, sellers set up from 5am, the sale closes around 2pm.
About this car boot sale
A Sunday car boot sale in Reading, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.
Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale is a giant car boot held on Barge Lane just off the A33 Swallowfield bypass south of Reading. It runs every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April to October, weather permitting, with sellers from 5am and buyers from 6am until around 2pm. Parking is free, car pitches are £10 and buyers pay £2 before 8am or £1 afterwards.
Opening season & schedule
Open on Sundays, from April to October, buyers from 6am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.
- Open on
- Sunday
- Next date
- Sunday 4 October 2026 (expected)
- Buyers from
- 6am
- Sellers from
- 5am
- Closes at
- 2pm
- Season
- April to October
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Bank holidays
- Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Features & Amenities
Confirmed on site: parking.
- 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
Buyers pay £2 per adult before 8am, £1 after 8am; seller pitches from £10 per car.
Entry for buyers
£2 per adult before 8am, £1 after 8am
Pitches for sellers
Cars £10, car and trailer £15, vans £15, 7.5 tonne+ £20
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 5am); early entry costs more
- Size & crowd
- Typically busy
- Variety of second-hand bargains
- 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 Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot): whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.
Is Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) open today?
No — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is not on today (Saturday 3 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
Is Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) on tomorrow?
Yes — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is on tomorrow, Sunday 4 October, open to buyers from 6am.
Is Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) open this Saturday or Sunday?
Yes — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).
What time does Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) start?
Buyers can arrive from 6am, sellers set up from 5am, the sale closes around 2pm.
What are the 2026 dates for Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot)?
The next 2026 dates for Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) are Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.
How much does Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) cost?
Buyer entry is £2 per adult before 8am, £1 after 8am and a seller pitch costs cars £10, car and trailer £15, vans £15, 7.5 tonne+ £20.
When is the next Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield 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 Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot)?
Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.
Is Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) dog friendly?
Dogs are not listed for this sale — check with the organiser before travelling.
Does Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) run all year round?
No — Reading's Biggest Sunday Bootsale (A33 Swallowfield Car Boot) runs seasonally, from April to October.
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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.