St Albans Antique Market

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.

St Albans Antique Market car boot sale, St Albans — Photo: James Ó Nuanáin (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY-SA 2.0

St Albans Antique Market is a long-running open-air antiques market on St Peters Street in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire (postcode AL1 3DH). Held one Sunday each month, it has been trading for over 30 years and ranks among the largest antique markets in the East of England.

The market opens to buyers from 9:00 AM and runs until around 3:00 PM. Entry is completely free, so you can browse the rows of stalls at your own pace. Dates fall on a single designated Sunday every month, so it is worth checking the monthly schedule before you travel.

Expect around 50 stalls set out on hardstanding concrete, selling everything from furniture, prints and jewellery to rare coins, artworks, vintage clothes and collectables. The atmosphere is friendly and haggling is welcomed. Dogs are allowed and there is parking nearby in central St Albans.

Last confirmed open: 8 June 2026

Opening season & schedule

Open on Sundays, from open all year, buyers from 9am.

Open on: Sunday
Next date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 9:00 AM
Season: open all year
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking and dogs on a lead.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
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 trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 9:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser

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 9:00 AM, when buyers are let in
Size & crowd: Moderate (~50 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Dog-friendly atmosphere
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 St Albans Antique Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is St Albans Antique Market open today?

No — St Albans Antique Market is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is St Albans Antique Market on tomorrow?

No — St Albans Antique Market is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Sunday 27 September.

Is St Albans Antique Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

Yes — St Albans Antique Market is on this Sunday (27 September), but not on Saturday (26 September).

What time does St Albans Antique Market start?

Buyers can arrive from 9:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for St Albans Antique Market?

The next 2026 dates for St Albans Antique Market are Sun 27 Sep, Sun 4 Oct and Sun 11 Oct.

How much does St Albans Antique Market cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

When is the next St Albans Antique Market?

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

Is there parking at St Albans Antique Market?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is St Albans Antique Market dog friendly?

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

Does St Albans Antique Market run all year round?

St Albans Antique 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.