How many car boot sales are there in the East Midlands?

We list 28 car boot sales in the East Midlands, plus 3 Christmas craft fairs, 3 Christmas markets, 3 table top sales and 1 antique & flea fair, each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch prices and a map. Every one is checked by a person before it goes live.

What day are most East Midlands car boot sales held?

Sunday: 22 of the 38 sales listed in the East Midlands run on a Sunday, 16 on a Saturday and 9 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.

What time do car boot sales in the East Midlands open?

Most East Midlands sales open to buyers between 6am and 8am and wind down by early afternoon. The earliest opens to buyers at 5am. Sellers usually arrive an hour earlier to set up. Every listing shows the opening times for buyers and sellers.

How much is entry to a car boot sale in the East Midlands?

10 of the 38 sales listed in the East Midlands are free for buyers. The 26 that charge ask 50p to £40 per adult, typically £1. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £8 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing.

Do car boot sales run in bad weather?

Outdoor sales may cancel if the ground is waterlogged, so check the organiser's website or social media on the morning. 9 of the sales in the East Midlands are indoors or under cover and run whatever the weather.

Which car boot sales in the East Midlands are on this Sunday?

22 car boot sales in the East Midlands have a regular Sunday schedule, most opening to buyers around 6am. The this Sunday page lists only those with a confirmed date this coming Sunday, sorted by distance once you add a postcode.

Are there indoor car boot sales in the East Midlands?

Yes. 9 of the 38 sales listed in the East Midlands are indoors or under cover, so they can run whatever the weather and usually all year round. Use the venue filter above, or see every UK indoor car boot sale on one page.

Which are the best-known car boot sales in the East Midlands?

Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in the East Midlands are Measham Car Boot Sale, Bottesford Giant Car Boot Sale and A47 Carboot Sale. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.

East Midlands Car Boot Sales 2026 – 30+ Sales & Times

Q: Is there a car boot sale in the East Midlands this weekend?

Usually, yes: 38 of the 38 sales listed in the East Midlands run at the weekend, 16 on a Saturday and 22 on a Sunday. The next confirmed date in the East Midlands is Friday 16 October. See car boot sales in the East Midlands this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.

East Midlands Car Boot Sales

The East Midlands has 28 car boot sales, 3 Christmas craft fairs, 3 Christmas markets, 3 table top sales and 1 antique & flea fair in the directory, each with its day, opening times, entry fee and a map. 22 run on a Sunday, 16 on a Saturday and 9 during the week.

8 of the 38 sales listed run all year; 21 of the rest are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.

26% are free for buyers to enter and 9 are indoors or under cover. The busiest spots are Nottingham (5), North East Derbyshire (4), East Lindsey (3) and Lincoln (3). The next confirmed date in the East Midlands is Friday 16 October.

Buyers are usually let in around 6am, with sellers on site from an hour before. Go back for a second lap an hour before close, when sellers drop prices rather than pack things away. Use the day tabs above to see what is on today, this weekend or on a bank holiday, or pick a town below.

The East Midlands has one of the busiest and most varied car boot scenes in the country, and our directory lists 23 regular sales spread across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. From rolling Peak District fields to flat Lincolnshire farmland, there is a pitch for every bargain hunter, with most sales running through the spring and summer season.

The region is home to some genuinely famous events. The Tansley car boot near Matlock is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best in the East Midlands, while the Ripley Giant draws huge Saturday crowds in Derbyshire. You will also find favourites like Quorn, Measham and Croft in Leicestershire, the popular Hucknall and Calverton sales in Nottinghamshire, the Rutland Showground near Oakham, and Torksey and Stickney out in Lincolnshire. Most run on Sundays, though Ripley and a handful of others trade on Saturdays.

For the best pick of stalls arrive early, ideally before 8am, and bring cash and a sturdy bag. Use the directory below to browse car boot sales in East Midlands by town or postcode, with up to date days, opening times and entry fees.