Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale
Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is a Sunday car boot sale at Barville Road, Dover, CT15 5BQ, open to buyers from 6am, with entry £1 per car. The next sale is Sun 4 Oct.
Is Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale open today?
Not on todayNo — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
- Tomorrow
- No — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
- This weekend
- Yes — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).
- Opening times
- Buyers can arrive from 6am, sellers set up from 6am.
About this car boot sale
A Sunday car boot sale in Dover, the South East, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.
- Bank holiday
- Food & drink
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Weekly
Tilmanstone Boot Fair is a friendly outdoor car boot sale held on the grass at Barville Road, Dover, CT15 5BQ. It runs every Sunday and on Bank Holiday Mondays through the season, from April to October, in the heart of Kent's White Cliffs Country.
Gates open from 6:00 AM, with both sellers and buyers arriving from 6:00 AM and trading running until around 1:00 PM. Buyers pay just £1 per car to get in, while sellers' pitches start at £10 per car. No advance booking is required — simply turn up early for the best spots and bargains.
Expect around 30 stalls packed with second-hand treasures, household goods, tools, toys and collectables. The site is a grass field with on-site parking and refreshments available, making it an easy morning out for bargain hunters across East Kent.
Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.
Opening season & schedule
Open on Sundays, from April to October, buyers from 6am. Extra dates on bank holiday Mondays.
- Open on
- Sunday
- Next date
- Sunday 4 October 2026 (expected)
- Buyers from
- 6am
- Sellers from
- 6am
- Season
- April to October
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Bank holidays
- Yes, open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Features & Amenities
Confirmed on site: parking and refreshments.
- Parking on site
- Food & drink ☕
- Outdoor venue
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 car; seller pitches from £10 per car.
Entry for buyers
£1 per car
Pitches for sellers
Car £10
Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.
What to expect
A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.
- Best time to arrive
- From 6am, when buyers are let in (sellers set up from 6am)
- Size & crowd
- Varies by week
- Variety of second-hand bargains
- Good food & drink options
- 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 Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.
Is Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale open today?
No — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
Is Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale on tomorrow?
No — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Sunday 4 October.
Is Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale open this Saturday or Sunday?
Yes — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale is on this Sunday (4 October), but not on Saturday (3 October).
What time does Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale start?
Buyers can arrive from 6am, sellers set up from 6am.
What are the 2026 dates for Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale?
The next 2026 dates for Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale are Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct and Sun 18 Oct.
How much does Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale cost?
Buyer entry is £1 per car and a seller pitch costs car £10.
When is the next Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale?
The next sale is expected on Sun 4 Oct, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays.
Is there parking at Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale?
Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.
Is Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale dog friendly?
Dogs are not listed for this sale — check with the organiser before travelling.
Does Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale run all year round?
No — Tilmanstone Boot Fair Carboot Sale runs seasonally, from April to October.
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