Ripley Carboot Sale
Ripley Carboot Sale is a Saturday car boot sale at Chesterfield Rd, B6013, Ripley, DE5 3RJ, open to buyers from 7am, with entry £1 per person from 7am; early bird £3 per person 5.30-7am. The next sale is Sat 17 Oct.
Is Ripley Carboot Sale open today?
Not on todayNo — Ripley Carboot Sale is not on today (Sunday 11 October). The next sale is Saturday 17 October.
- Tomorrow
- No — Ripley Carboot Sale is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Saturday 17 October.
- This weekend
- Yes — Ripley Carboot Sale is on this Saturday (17 October), but not on Sunday (11 October).
- Opening times
- Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 7am, the sale closes around 2pm.
About this car boot sale
A Saturday car boot sale in Amber Valley, the East Midlands, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.
Ripley Carboot Sale is a giant outdoor car boot held on Chesterfield Rd (B6013), Ripley DE5 3RJ, in a scenic East Midlands countryside spot just two minutes from the Ripley A38 roundabout and easily reached from junction 28. It runs every Saturday morning through the season, from March to November.
Gates open at 7:00 AM for both sellers and buyers and the sale trades through to 2:00 PM. Sellers pay £10 for a car, £12 for a small van or £16 for a large van with no trailer charge, while buyers pay £1 per person from 7:00 AM (early birds £3 per person from 5:30 AM). With no booking required, just turn up on the day; in poor weather call 07828602538 or 07805512383, or check their Facebook page before you set off.
Expect around 50 stalls packed with bargains across a grass field, with the event supporting several local charities. On-site you will find parking, toilets, disabled access, and dogs are welcome on a lead. As an open-air, grass-pitch sale it can be muddy after rain, so dress for the conditions.
Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026
Opening season & schedule
Open on Saturdays, from February to November, buyers from 7am.
- Open on
- Saturday
- Next date
- Saturday 17 October 2026 (expected)
- Buyers from
- 7am
- Sellers from
- 7am
- Closes at
- 2pm
- Season
- February to November
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Bank holidays
- No
Features & Amenities
Confirmed on site: parking, toilets, dogs on a lead and step-free access.
- Dog friendly 🐾
- Parking on site
- Toilets on site
- Wheelchair access
- Outdoor venue
- Around 50 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 person from 7am; early bird £3 per person 5.30-7am. Seller pitches from £10 per car.
Entry for buyers
£1 per person from 7am; early bird £3 per person 5.30-7am
Pitches for sellers
Car £10 / Small van £12 / Large van £16 (no trailer charge; table hire £7)
Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.
What to expect
Around 50 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 7am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 7am); early entry costs more
- Size & crowd
- Moderate (~50 stalls)
- Variety of second-hand bargains
- Dog-friendly atmosphere
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Step-free, accessible site
- Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
- Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
- Bring cash — most sellers are cash only
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Ripley Carboot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.
Is Ripley Carboot Sale open today?
No — Ripley Carboot Sale is not on today (Sunday 11 October). The next sale is Saturday 17 October.
Is Ripley Carboot Sale on tomorrow?
No — Ripley Carboot Sale is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Saturday 17 October.
Is Ripley Carboot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?
Yes — Ripley Carboot Sale is on this Saturday (17 October), but not on Sunday (11 October).
What time does Ripley Carboot Sale start?
Buyers can arrive from 7am, sellers set up from 7am, the sale closes around 2pm.
What are the 2026 dates for Ripley Carboot Sale?
The next 2026 dates for Ripley Carboot Sale are Sat 17 Oct, Sat 24 Oct and Sat 31 Oct.
How much does Ripley Carboot Sale cost?
Buyer entry is £1 per person from 7am; early bird £3 per person 5.30-7am and a seller pitch costs car £10 / Small van £12 / Large van £16 (no trailer charge; table hire £7).
When is the next Ripley Carboot Sale?
The next sale is expected on Sat 17 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday.
Is there parking at Ripley Carboot Sale?
Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.
Is Ripley Carboot Sale dog friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Does Ripley Carboot Sale run all year round?
No — Ripley Carboot Sale runs seasonally, from February to November.
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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.