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

We list 10 car boot sales in the North East, plus 2 Christmas markets and 1 Christmas craft 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 North East car boot sales held?

Sunday: 9 of the 13 sales listed in the North East run on a Sunday, 4 on a Saturday and 4 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.

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

Most North East sales open to buyers between 10am and 12 noon 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 North East?

3 of the 13 sales listed in the North East are free for buyers. The 9 that charge ask £1 to £5 per adult, typically £1. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £12 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. 3 of the sales in the North East are indoors or under cover and run whatever the weather.

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

9 car boot sales in the North East 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 the North East?

Yes. 3 of the 13 sales listed in the North East 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 North East?

Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in the North East are Amble Quayside Car Boot Sale and Market, Blaydon Carboot Sale and Chester-le-Street Car Boot Sale. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.

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

Usually, yes: 13 of the 13 sales listed in the North East run at the weekend, 4 on a Saturday and 9 on a Sunday. The next sale in the North East is expected on Sunday 11 October. See car boot sales in the North East this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.

North East Car Boot Sales

The North East has 10 car boot sales, 2 Christmas markets and 1 Christmas craft fair in the directory, each with its day, opening times, entry fee and a map. 9 run on a Sunday, 4 on a Saturday and 4 during the week.

3 of the 13 sales listed run all year; 7 of the rest are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.

23% are free for buyers to enter and 3 are indoors or under cover. The busiest spots are Newcastle upon Tyne (2), Amble (1), Chester-le-Street (1) and Corbridge (1). The next sale in the North East is expected on Sunday 11 October.

Buyers are usually let in around 10am, 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 North East has a proper, weather-hardened car boot scene, and we list six regular sales spread across Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham. From the banks of the Tyne to old airfields and racecourses, these are the kind of community sales where early birds bag the best bargains and sellers turn up rain or shine. Whatever the forecast, there is almost always a boot sale running somewhere in the region this weekend.

Most of our car boot sales in the North East run on Sundays. Hexham Car Boot Fair goes every Sunday all year round with around 75 stalls, while Blaydon Carboot Sale runs Sundays from March through October. Sedgefield Car Boot adds a midweek Thursday alongside its Sunday session, and Tranwell Airfield near Morpeth opens Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from April to October. Seaham is handy if you want a Saturday, with both Saturday and Sunday sites by the coast.

Arrive early for the pick of the stalls, bring small change and wear sturdy boots, as field sites get muddy. Search by town or postcode to find your nearest sale, plus opening times, dates and entry fees.