Rye Market

About this car boot sale

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

Rye Market car boot sale, Rother — Photo: N Chadwick (Geograph), CC BY-SA 2.0

Rye Market is a weekly outdoor market held every Thursday on the concrete pitch at 1 Regent Sq in the historic town of Rye, East Sussex (TN31 7AW). It runs all year round, drawing a steady mix of regular traders and casual sellers to one of the South East's most characterful market towns.

Gates open at 7:00 AM for both sellers and buyers. Entry is free for shoppers. Pitches are priced by the foot: permanent pitches from £2.50 per ft and casual pitches from £3.00 per ft. To book a pitch or ask about availability, call the organiser on 07756 169178.

Expect around 50 stalls across an outdoor concrete site, with everything from household goods and bric-a-brac to fresh finds. Amenities include on-site parking, refreshments, disabled access, and dogs are welcome on leads.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Thursdays, from open all year, buyers from 7am.

Open on: Thursday
Next date: Thursday 24 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 7:00 AM
Sellers from: 7:00 AM
Closes at: 3:00 PM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

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

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Food & drink ☕
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

Entry is free for buyers; seller pitches from £2.50.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 7:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Permanent from £2.50 per ft / Casual from £3.00 per ft

Set up from 7:00 AM

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 7:00 AM, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 7:00 AM)
Size & crowd: Moderate (~50 stalls)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Rye Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Rye Market open today?

No — Rye Market is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Thursday 24 September.

Is Rye Market on tomorrow?

No — Rye Market is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Thursday 24 September.

Is Rye Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Rye Market is not on this weekend (26–27 September). The next sale is Thursday 24 September.

What time does Rye Market start?

Buyers can arrive from 7:00 AM, sellers set up from 7:00 AM, the sale closes around 3:00 PM.

What are the 2026 dates for Rye Market?

The next 2026 dates for Rye Market are Thu 24 Sep, Thu 1 Oct and Thu 8 Oct.

How much does Rye Market cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs permanent from £2.50 per ft / Casual from £3.00 per ft.

When is the next Rye Market?

The next sale is expected on Thu 24 Sep, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Thursday.

Is there parking at Rye Market?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Rye Market dog friendly?

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

Does Rye Market run all year round?

Rye Market runs seasonally, open all year.

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Before you travel

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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.