How many car boot sales are there in the East of England?

We list 33 car boot sales in the East of England, plus 10 Christmas craft fairs, 2 table top sales, 1 antique & flea fair and 1 Christmas market, 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 of England car boot sales held?

Sunday: 29 of the 47 sales listed in the East of England run on a Sunday, 16 on a Saturday and 12 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.

What time do car boot sales in the East of England open?

Most East of England sales open to buyers between 7am and 9am 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 of England?

20 of the 47 sales listed in the East of England are free for buyers. The 23 that charge ask 50p to £10 per adult, typically £1. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £8.50 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 of England are indoors or under cover and run whatever the weather.

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

29 car boot sales in the East of England have a regular Sunday schedule, most opening to buyers around 7am. 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 of England?

Yes. 9 of the 47 sales listed in the East of England 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 of England?

Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in the East of England are Dunton Carboot Sale, Arminghall Carboot Sale and Bedford's Christmas Craft & Flea Market. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.

East of England Car Boot Sales 2026 – 40+ Sales & Times

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

Usually, yes: 45 of the 47 sales listed in the East of England run at the weekend, 16 on a Saturday and 29 on a Sunday. The next sale in the East of England is expected on Saturday 31 October. See car boot sales in the East of England this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.

East of England Car Boot Sales

The East of England has 33 car boot sales, 10 Christmas craft fairs, 2 table top sales, 1 antique & flea fair and 1 Christmas market in the directory, each with its day, opening times, entry fee and a map. 29 run on a Sunday, 16 on a Saturday and 12 during the week.

12 of the 47 sales listed run all year; 21 of the rest are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.

43% are free for buyers to enter and 9 are indoors or under cover. The busiest spots are Chelmsford (4), Norwich (4), Colchester (3) and South Norfolk (3). The next sale in the East of England is expected on Saturday 31 October.

Buyers are usually let in around 7am, with sellers on site from an hour before. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a big bag; fields are uneven after rain and the good stuff is heavier than it looks. 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 of England has one of the most rewarding car boot scenes in the country, spread across the flat, easy-to-reach farmland of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. We currently list 19 car boot sales in East of England, from busy garden-centre regulars to village field sales that draw sellers from miles around. Most run on Sundays through the spring-to-autumn season, with a handful of Saturday and midweek options too.

Among our favourites are Fordham Car Boot near Ely, Skylark Car Boot at the garden centre in March, and the long-running Weeting Car Boot in Norfolk, which trades on Saturdays. Closer to the London fringe you'll find St Albans RFC and Redbourn in Hertfordshire, Pulloxhill and Linslade in Bedfordshire, and the all-weather Peterborough One sale on the retail park at Eye Road.

For the best bargains, arrive early — the keenest buyers are there as sellers unpack. Many of these sites sit on grass, so check the forecast and wear sturdy shoes. Search by town or postcode below to find opening times, dates and entry fees near you.