Rufforth Car Boot

About this car boot sale

A Sunday part-covered car boot sale in York, Yorkshire, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Rufforth Car Boot car boot sale, York — Photo: Rufforth Car Boot (organiser's own photo)

Rufforth Car Boot is a long-running, family-run sale on Wetherby Road in Rufforth, just outside York (YO23 3QH). It runs every Sunday, all year round, and has been a North Yorkshire favourite for over 30 years, with both indoor and outdoor pitches so it goes ahead whatever the weather.

Buyers arrive from 8:00 AM (sale runs to around 1:00 PM) with entry at £1.50 per person. Sellers can set up from 6:30 AM. Outdoor secondhand pitches are £9 per car and £11 per van, while indoor secondhand pitches are £12; new-goods pitches are £20 either way. No advance booking is usually needed — just turn up early for the best spot.

Expect around 100 stalls packed with secondhand bargains, collectables and new goods. On-site parking, toilets and refreshments are available, dogs on leads are welcome, and there is disabled access, making it an easy morning out for the whole family.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, all year round, buyers from 8am.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 11 October 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 8am
Sellers from: 6.30am
Season: All year round
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets, refreshments, dogs on a lead and step-free access.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Wheelchair access
Mixed 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 £1.50 per person; seller pitches from £9 per car.

Entry for buyers

£1.50 per person

Gates open from 8am

Pitches for sellers

Outdoor: Car £9 / Van £11 (secondhand), £20 new goods. Indoor: Car £12 (secondhand), £20 new goods

Set up from 6.30am

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 8am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6.30am)
Size & crowd: Busy (~100 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Dog-friendly atmosphere
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Sunday morning
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is Rufforth Car Boot open today?

Yes — Rufforth Car Boot is open today, Sunday 11 October, with buyers in from 8am.

Is Rufforth Car Boot on tomorrow?

No — Rufforth Car Boot is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Sunday 18 October.

Is Rufforth Car Boot open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Rufforth Car Boot is on this Sunday (11 October), but not on Saturday (17 October).

What time does Rufforth Car Boot start?

Buyers can arrive from 8am, sellers set up from 6.30am.

What are the 2026 dates for Rufforth Car Boot?

The next 2026 dates for Rufforth Car Boot are Sun 11 Oct, Sun 18 Oct and Sun 25 Oct.

How much does Rufforth Car Boot cost?

Buyer entry is £1.50 per person and a seller pitch costs outdoor: Car £9 / Van £11 (secondhand), £20 new goods. Indoor: Car £12 (secondhand), £20 new goods.

When is the next Rufforth Car Boot?

The next sale is expected on Sun 11 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday.

Is there parking at Rufforth Car Boot?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Rufforth Car Boot dog friendly?

Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.

Does Rufforth Car Boot run all year round?

Yes — Rufforth Car Boot runs all year round.

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Before you travel

The Car Boot Directory aims to provide completely accurate information. That said, details can change over time. If you are the owner of this car boot sale, please contact us if any of the information on this listing is outdated and we will update it immediately.

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.