I don't know about anyone else when they were growing up, but visiting a car boot sale on a Sunday wasn't just fun, it was a family commitment. Early mornings were spent casting eyes over tables and blankets filled with trinkets and bits, while you watched your parent haggle toys down from £1 to 50p.
My husband and I still love the smell of car boot doughnuts from the van whenever we're at one (of course, I married someone who likes to visit them too). And while not all car boot sales bear fruit, we think these London options are promising if you're looking for a great bargain and a brilliant morning. Not all are in a field as you might expect, but you'll still bear witness to trunks filled with discarded home items and vintage opportunity.
The best London car boot sales for bargains, vintage and more
Image: Peckham Car Boot Sale.
Classic Car Boot Sale - Kings Cross
- Best For: Truly unique vintage and antique pieces. We're talking authentic 1940s militaria, 50s accessories and 80s memorabilia. There's a bar, scooter and vintage cars being showcased too. There are now events in Manchester aswell.
- Address: Granary Square, London, N1C 4AB.
- Cost: £7 in advance.
- Takes place: Once or twice throughout the year, with the upcoming event on 27th & 28th September, 2025.
Peckham Car Boot - Peckham
- Best For: An impressive mix of both your run-of-the-mill car boot items such as toys and household items, to vintage accessories and clothing.
- Address: 112 Peckham Road, SE15 6DZ.
- Cost: £1 general entry from 11am, but you can pay £7 to get in early at 10am.
- Takes place: Every other Sunday.
Balham Car Boot - Balham
- Best For: Finding some cool, and niche, vintage items. There's a lot of housewares here too, so great if you're just got or moved into a new flat.
- Address: Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA.
- Cost: £1 after 11am.
- Takes place: Every other Sunday.
Princess May Car Boot Sale - Stoke Newington
- Best For: Rainy days, because they also have an indoor area. It's a decent car boot, especially for haggling and cheaper day-to-day items. There's less vintage (however there's always 3 or 4 really good stalls for this), and dogs aren't allowed, but it's worth having a go at this one, especially if you like glassware.
- Address: Princess May Road, N16 8AG.
- Cost: £5 for early bird entry from 7:30am, £1 after 9am.
- Takes place: Every Saturday and Sunday.
Denham Giant Car Boot Sale - Greater London
- Best For: Okay, so it's a little further out, and admittedly, an actual car will help getting here, but this is a seriously big one, and one of the biggest car boot sales in West London. This is your more traditional, boot selling, with a lot of clothing and kids bits.
- Address: Denham Roundabout, UB9 5PG.
- Cost: £2 before noon.
- Takes place: Every Saturday, from spring to winter.
Capital Carboot - Pimlico
- Best For: This is an all-year-round car boot (other than Christmas or NYE), come rain or shine. It's huge, and has indoor and outdoor sections too. It's the perfect option to find a bit of everything. They don't allow market stands either, so expect second-hand only.
- Address: 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT.
- Cost: Early birds can book online for £7 to get in at 10am. Entry from 11:30am is £1.
- Takes place: Every Sunday.
St Augustine's Car Boot Sale - Kilburn
- Best For: A traditional car park with over 29 years in the business. There's clothing, bric-a-crac, and even an indoor cafe selling homemade cakes before you continue snooping around the stalls.
- Address: Kilburn Park Road, NW6 5XA.
- Cost: £5 for early birds from 7:30am. £1 from 10:30am.
- Takes place: Every Saturday.
