Tomorrow expected Featured Large outdoorBolton Car Boot Sale Verified
Bolton, North West · BL6 6JW
The North West has 22 car boot sales, 3 Christmas markets, 3 table top sales and 2 Christmas craft fairs in the directory, each with its day, opening times, entry fee and a map. 22 run on a Sunday, 7 on a Saturday and 4 during the week.
15 of the 30 sales listed run all year; 7 of the rest are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.
37% are free for buyers to enter and 13 are indoors or under cover. The busiest spots are Manchester (5), Liverpool (3), Blackburn (2) and Cheshire East (2). The next sale in the North West is expected on Saturday 31 October.
Buyers are usually let in around 7am, with sellers on site from an hour before. Arrive early: the best finds go in the first hour, and sellers are still unpacking when the gates open. 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 West is one of the best regions in the country for a good rummage, and we list 22 car boot sales, 3 Christmas markets, 3 table top sales and 2 Christmas craft fairs in North West England spanning Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. From bustling Sunday giants to friendly local field sales, there is something on most weekends through the warmer months.
Among our listings are some genuine favourites. Chelford Car Boot in Cheshire is a long-running crowd-puller, while Warrington's car boot has been named one of the best in the country. Up the coast you will find Norcross near Blackpool and Bilsborrow in rural Lancashire, plus Clitheroe, Burscough and the lively East Lancs sale. Greater Manchester shoppers head for Bolton and the well-known Bowlee boot at Middleton, while Merseyside is served by Bootle. Most run on Sundays from spring through autumn, with a few Saturday and midweek dates too.
For the sharpest bargains, arrive early when stalls are fresh, bring cash and small change, and pack for changeable North West weather. Use the directory to search by town or postcode and check each listing for opening times, dates and entry fees before you set off.
Each county page lists its sales with the biggest ones, towns, opening times and entry fees.
Tomorrow expected Featured Large outdoorBolton, North West · BL6 6JW
Open today expected Large outdoorWyre, North West · FY5 3DE
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorWest Lancashire, North West · L40 7SP
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorWarrington, North West · WA2 8TE
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorSefton, North West · L20 3QQ
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorWilmslow, North West · SK9 4JL
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorOldham, North West · OL8 2TJ
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorBlackburn, North West · BB6 7TD
Tomorrow expected Indoor & outdoorManchester, North West · M11 2WJ
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorBirkenhead, North West · CH42 9PY
Tomorrow expected Indoor & outdoorRibble Valley, North West · BB7 1QD
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorHindley, North West · WN2 3AT
Tomorrow expected Indoor & outdoorBlackburn, North West · BB1 1DH
Tomorrow expected Large outdoorStockport, North West · SK6 3LQ
Fri 6 Nov expected Christmas marketManchester, North West · M2 5DB
Sat 7 Nov expected Table top saleMarple, North West · SK6 6BA
Manchester, North West · M41 9AP
Sun 8 Nov expected Indoor & outdoorBirkenhead, North West · CH42 4PQ
Sun 8 Nov expected Small outdoorLiverpool, North West · L18 3HS
Sun 8 Nov expected Indoor & outdoorMalpas, North West · SY14 8AU
Sun 15 Nov Christmas craft fairManchester, North West · M13 0FE
Wed 18 Nov expected Christmas marketChester, North West · CH1 2HJ
Sat 21 Nov expected Table top saleWarton, North West · PR4 1BD
Sat 21 Nov expected Christmas marketLiverpool, North West · L1 1JJ
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We list 22 car boot sales in the North West, plus 3 Christmas markets, 3 table top sales and 2 Christmas craft fairs, each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch prices and a map. Every one is checked by a person before it goes live.
Sunday: 22 of the 30 sales listed in the North West run on a Sunday, 7 on a Saturday and 4 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.
Most North West 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.
11 of the 30 sales listed in the North West are free for buyers. The 11 that charge ask 50p to £3 per adult, typically £1. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £10 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing.
Outdoor sales may cancel if the ground is waterlogged, so check the organiser's website or social media on the morning. 13 of the sales in the North West are indoors or under cover and run whatever the weather.
Usually, yes: 29 of the 30 sales listed in the North West run at the weekend, 7 on a Saturday and 22 on a Sunday. The next sale in the North West is expected on Saturday 31 October. See car boot sales in the North West this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.
22 car boot sales in the North West 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.
Yes. 13 of the 30 sales listed in the North West 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.
Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in the North West are Bolton Car Boot Sale, A6 Car Boot, Carnforth and Bickerton Car Boot and Market. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.