Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham)

About this car boot sale

A Saturday and Sunday car boot sale in Tewkesbury, the South West, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) car boot sale, Tewkesbury — Photo: Boots R Us (organiser's own photo)

Southam Carboot Sale is a large outdoor grass car boot held near Cheltenham Racecourse on Southam Lane (GL52 3PE), just outside Southam in the South West. Often called the Cheltenham Car Boot, it runs every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from the week before Easter until November or December, drawing around 100 stalls of bargain hunters and traders.

Sellers can set up from 6:30 AM on Sundays (7:00 AM on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays) and the sale winds down around midday. Buyer entry is £1 per person, while seller pitches cost £11 for a car and from £14 for a van. Note that, in line with Health and Safety Regulations, selling food on-site is strictly prohibited without prior consent from the organisers.

Set on grass with plenty of open space, this is a proper field car boot with parking, toilets and refreshments on hand. Expect a wide mix of household goods, collectables, tools and second-hand finds across the 100 or so pitches. As an outdoor sale, it can be affected by poor weather, so it is worth confirming before you travel.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays and Sundays, from March to November, buyers from 8am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.

Open on: Saturday and Sunday
Next date: Sunday 11 October 2026 (expected)
Saturdays: Buyers 8am · Sellers 7am
Sundays: Buyers 8am · Sellers 6.30am
Season: March to November
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets and refreshments.

Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Outdoor 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 per person; seller pitches from £11 per car.

Entry for buyers

£1 per person

Gates open from 8am

Pitches for sellers

Cars £11 / Vans from £14

Set up from 7am on Saturdays and 6.30am on Sundays

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 7am on Saturdays and 6.30am on Sundays)
Size & crowd: Busy (~100 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
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 Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham): whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) open today?

Yes — Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) is open today, Sunday 11 October, with buyers in from 8am.

Is Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) on tomorrow?

No — Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) is not on tomorrow (Monday 12 October). The next sale is Saturday 17 October.

Is Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) is on this Saturday (17 October) and Sunday (11 October).

What time does Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) start?

Saturdays: buyers from 8am, sellers set up from 7am. Sundays: buyers from 8am, sellers set up from 6.30am.

What are the 2026 dates for Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham)?

The next 2026 dates for Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) are Sun 11 Oct, Sat 17 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.

How much does Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) cost?

Buyer entry is £1 per person and a seller pitch costs cars £11 / Vans from £14.

When is the next Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham)?

The next sale is expected on Sun 11 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday and Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Is there parking at Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham)?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) dog friendly?

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

Does Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) run all year round?

No — Southam Carboot Sale (Cheltenham) runs seasonally, from March 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.