Redbourn Car Boot

About this car boot sale

A Sunday car boot sale in St Albans, the East of England, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Redbourn Car Boot car boot sale, St Albans

Bank holiday
Large sale
Outdoor
Parking
Toilets on site
Weekly

Redbourn Car Boot is a large and popular outdoor sale held on the grass at the Herts Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn (AL3 7PT). It runs most Sundays plus Bank Holiday Mondays from the first Sunday in April through to the last Sunday in October, with around 250 stalls to browse.

Buyers can get in from 9:30 AM, with entry at £3, dropping to £2 after 10:00 AM and £1 after 11:00 AM (over 16s only pay). Sellers pay £13 for cars, £15 for small vans and £17 for large vans, with early 9:00 AM set-up pitches at £23 and an XL 16m pitch at £28; early trader sellers unload between 8:00 and 9:00 AM and general sellers from 9:00 AM. No prior booking is required.

This is a big grass-field car boot with on-site parking and toilets. In wet weather the sale may not run, so check the organiser's Facebook page or call 01992 468619 after 8:00 AM on the day to confirm before setting off.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from April to October, buyers from 9.30am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 9:30 AM
Sellers from: 9:00 AM
Closes at: 2:00 PM
Season: April to October
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking and toilets.

Parking on site
Toilets on site
Outdoor venue
Around 250 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 £3 from 9.30am, £2 after 10am, £1 after 11am (adults over 16); seller pitches from £13 per car.

Entry for buyers

£3 from 9.30am, £2 after 10am, £1 after 11am (adults over 16)

Gates open from 9:30 AM

Pitches for sellers

Cars £13 / Small Vans £15 / Large Vans £17 / Early 9am set-up pitches £23 / XL Pitch (16m) £28

Set up from 9:00 AM

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

What to expect

Around 250 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 9:30 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 9:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Large & busy (~250 stalls)

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

Is Redbourn Car Boot open today?

No — Redbourn Car Boot is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is Redbourn Car Boot on tomorrow?

No — Redbourn Car Boot is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is Redbourn Car Boot open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Redbourn Car Boot is on this Sunday (27 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).

What time does Redbourn Car Boot start?

Buyers can arrive from 9:30 AM, sellers set up from 9:00 AM, the sale closes around 2:00 PM.

What are the 2026 dates for Redbourn Car Boot?

The next 2026 dates for Redbourn Car Boot are Sun 27 Sep, Sun 4 Oct and Sun 11 Oct.

How much does Redbourn Car Boot cost?

Buyer entry is £3 from 9.30am, £2 after 10am, £1 after 11am (adults over 16) and a seller pitch costs cars £13 / Small Vans £15 / Large Vans £17 / Early 9am set-up pitches £23 / XL Pitch (16m) £28.

When is the next Redbourn Car Boot?

The next sale is expected on Sun 27 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Redbourn Car Boot?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Redbourn Car Boot dog friendly?

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

Does Redbourn Car Boot run all year round?

Redbourn Car Boot runs seasonally, 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.