Where are the car boot sales in London?

We list 26 car boot sales across 23 London boroughs and districts. The most are in Enfield (2), Hounslow (2), Lambeth (2), Barking and Dagenham (1), Bromley (1) and Camden (1). Add your postcode to the search above to sort them by distance.

Can I get to London car boot sales by public transport?

It depends on the sale, so check before you go. Every London listing has the full postcode to put into the TfL Journey Planner. Look for weekend engineering works the night before, and remember that on Sundays many services start later than on weekdays, which matters for sales that open at 6am or 7am.

Do London car boot sales run in winter?

Some do. 10 of the London sales we list publish no closed season, including 1st Upminster Scouts Indoor Boot Sale (Havering), Bootyfull Car Boot (Kentish Town) (Camden), Capital Carboot Sale (Westminster), East London Car Boot Sale, Goodmayes (Redbridge), Holloway Car Boot Sale (N7 Car Boot), Kingsmead School Car Boot Sale (Enfield) and 4 more. Outdoor sales can still be called off for bad weather, so check the next date on the listing.

How many car boot sales are there in Greater London?

We list 26 car boot sales in Greater London, plus 5 markets, 3 antique & flea fairs and 2 table top sales, 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 time do car boot sales in Greater London open?

Most Greater London sales open to buyers between 10am and 12 noon and wind down by early afternoon. The earliest opens to buyers at 6am. 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 Greater London?

18 of the 36 sales listed in Greater London are free for buyers. The 17 that charge ask £1 to £8 per adult, typically £1. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £13 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. 8 of the sales in Greater London are indoors or under cover and run whatever the weather.

Is there a car boot sale in Greater London this weekend?

Usually, yes: 35 of the 36 sales listed in Greater London run at the weekend, 13 on a Saturday and 22 on a Sunday. The next sale in Greater London is expected on Tuesday 22 September. See car boot sales in Greater London this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.

Which car boot sales in Greater London are on this Sunday?

22 car boot sales in Greater London have a regular Sunday schedule, most opening to buyers around 10am. 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 Greater London?

Yes. 8 of the 36 sales listed in Greater London 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 Greater London?

Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in Greater London are 1st Upminster Scouts Indoor Boot Sale, Alfies Antique Market and Balham Carboot. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.

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Q: Are there Saturday car boot sales in London?

Yes. 6 of the London sales we list run on a Saturday: 1st Upminster Scouts Indoor Boot Sale (Havering), Holloway Car Boot Sale (N7 Car Boot), Hounslow Car Boot, Kingsmead School Car Boot Sale (Enfield), Princess May Carboot Sale (Hackney) and St Augustine's School Car Boot Sale (London Car Boot Co) (NW6). Sunday has more, with 17.

Q: Are there car boot sales in London during the week?

A few. 6 London sales we list run on a weekday: East London Car Boot Sale, Goodmayes (Redbridge), Edmonton Car Boot Sale (Picketts Lock) (Enfield), Honeydale Farm Boot Sale (Sidcup), Hounslow Car Boot, Sutton Car Boot Sale, Carshalton (SM5) and Tottenham Car Boot Sale (Haringey). Check each listing for its exact day and season.

Car Boot Sales in London

We list 26 car boot sales in London, spread across 23 boroughs and districts including Enfield, Hounslow, Lambeth, Barking and Dagenham and Bromley. 17 run on a Sunday, 6 on a Saturday and 6 midweek, and the most common opening time for buyers is 8am.

18 of the 36 sales listed publish no closed season; 13 more are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.

5 are held indoors or partly under cover. 10 publish no closed season, so they carry on through the winter; the rest keep to a published season. The listings below also include 10 markets and fairs, such as street and antiques markets. They are not car boot sales, but they run on the same mornings and turn up in the same searches.

Every sale has its own page with its day, buyer and seller times, entry fee, pitch price and postcode. Dates and times are checked by a person, but sales still change at short notice, so check the organiser's page before you travel.

London's car boot scene is a treasure hunt unlike anywhere else, mixing scrappy tarmac bargains with proper antiques, and we currently list 26 car boot sales, 5 markets, 3 antique & flea fairs and 2 table top sales in Greater London to help you find the right one. From traders clearing house lots to dealers who know exactly what they've got, the capital rewards early risers and sharp eyes.

The big weekend draws include Battersea Car Boot Sale and the long-running Capital Carboot, which opens late on Sunday mornings around 11:30am, while Crystal Palace runs midweek and at weekends from its Anerley Hill coach park. Over east, Princess May in Dalston and Peckham Car Boot are firm favourites for vintage and one-off finds, and Pimlico-style indoor markets like Alfies and Bermondsey Antique Market keep the hunt going whatever the weather. Most outdoor sales peak spring through autumn.

For the best pickings, arrive as gates open, bring cash and a sturdy bag, and don't be shy about haggling. Use the directory below to search by town or postcode and check each listing for days, times and entry fees before you set off.

Saturday or Sunday in London?

Sunday is London's main car boot day: 17 of the 26 sales we list run on a Sunday, against 6 on a Saturday. Sunday gives you the most choice; Saturday sales are fewer, often smaller and usually quieter, which suits a slower browse.

On a Saturday: 1st Upminster Scouts Indoor Boot Sale (Havering), Holloway Car Boot Sale (N7 Car Boot), Hounslow Car Boot, Kingsmead School Car Boot Sale (Enfield), Princess May Carboot Sale (Hackney) and St Augustine's School Car Boot Sale (London Car Boot Co) (NW6).

Midweek: East London Car Boot Sale, Goodmayes (Redbridge), Edmonton Car Boot Sale (Picketts Lock) (Enfield), Honeydale Farm Boot Sale (Sidcup), Hounslow Car Boot, Sutton Car Boot Sale, Carshalton (SM5) and Tottenham Car Boot Sale (Haringey).

Some sales run on both days, and times can differ between them, so check the day on each sale's page.

Getting to a London car boot sale by public transport

Every London listing has the full address and postcode. Put it into the TfL Journey Planner the night before to see how close the nearest bus stop or station is, rather than finding out on the morning.

6 sales open to buyers before 7am. On Sundays many Tube and rail services start later than on weekdays, and lines are often closed for planned engineering works at weekends, so check the first departures and any closures before you set off.

Buying something bulky on foot? Plan how you will get a chair or a box of records home on the bus before you pay for it.

Selling and driving in? The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all London boroughs, so check whether your vehicle meets the standard before you load up. Each listing shows whether there is parking on site.