Car Boot Sales in Norfolk
Published date: January 2019
If you like to bag a bargain, the following Norfolk car boot sales are sure to be of interest. A car boot sale or boot fair, as they are sometimes known, are where private individuals come together to sell their unwanted household, personal and garden goods. Extremely popular in the UK, Norfolk has its fair share of car boot sales and attracts many buyers who love browsing through other people’s unwanted items in search of a bargain. Research has shown that sales of this nature help reduce waste and disposal costs and the rotation of surplus household stock is a good way of recycling and reducing what ends up in landfill sites. These car boot communities are full of thrifty and entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy restoring, refurbishing and upcycling tired, old and unloved home and garden objects.
Car boot sales are more prevalent during the summer months in Norfolk, however indoor car boot sales are becoming increasingly popular and these run all year round. So be prepared to haggle and grab yourself a bargain and you may make a small fortune at a car boot sale in Norfolk this coming weekend.
Here are some top tips for those attending a car boot sale:
The early bird catches the bargain - if you want to find the best bargains, then it’s imperative that you get to the car boot sale early. The ‘professional car boot dealers’ will be there as soon as it opens, so you have to get there when they do.
Take a helper – two pairs of eyes are better than one, when you are searching for a bargain. How many times have you watched the Antiques Roadshow and heard the item was bought at a car boot sale for 50p and is now worth hundreds or thousands? Not only an extra pair of eyes, but they will also be an extra pair of hands to help you carry all your purchases.
Make quick decisions – if you find something you like, don’t delay purchasing it. Chances are it won’t be very costly, and you can always negotiate the price with the seller. Good items sell fast – don’t miss out on a bargain by pondering for too long.
Don’t forget to haggle – it’s perfectly acceptable to negotiate over the price. The stallholder will be keen not to take the items back home again, so make them an offer they can’t refuse.
Here are some of the best car boot sales in Norfolk:
Banham Zoo
Banham car boot has been in operation since 1984 and is one of the biggest car boot sales in Norfolk and is next to Banham Zoo. It has up to 200 stalls each week, including bric-a-brac, food, plants, antiques and clothing. Around 70% are private individuals and 30% are trade sellers. There are 70 pitches undercover and parking is free with disabled spaces.
Find Banham car boot between Attleborough and Diss, 18 miles south west of Norwich on the B1113. It runs every Sunday. There are onsite facilities including refreshments and toilets. Buyers are welcome from 5:30am - 1pm. Sellers are welcome from 5:30am. No booking is necessary, just simply turn up on the day. If you are wanting to sell, pitches are from £6.00.
Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE
Arminghall
Arminghall car boot established in 1987 and is one of the largest car boot sales in Norfolk, regularly hosting up to 600 stalls. The 2019 season runs from March 2019 until December – the start date to be confirmed in due course.
Opening times: Every Wednesday 6am - 1pm. Every Sunday 6am - 2pm. Bank Holiday Mondays 6am - 1pm.
There is no need to book - just turn up on the day. Stallholders are welcome to arrive between 5.45am - 10am. Buyers are welcome from 6am onwards. Pitch fees - cars/Escort size van £8. Larger vans £11. Box truck £12. Trailers £3 extra.
Free parking and free entry for buyers. Disabled parking area. Toilet facilities and refreshments on site. For further details, visit their website.
Old Stoke Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8SQ
Harford
Located at Norwich’s Harford Park and Ride site, this Sunday car boot sale on Ipswich Road is open to sellers from 6am. Buyers can arrive from 7am. Pitches start from £7.00.
For more information call: 07725 128000.
Harford Park and Ride, Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6US
Hellesdon High School
This indoor car boot sale at Hellesdon High School on Middletons Lane takes place on Saturdays. Sellers from 8.30am and pitches from £7. Hot food and refreshments and toilets available. Advanced booking is required for sellers.
Hellesdon High School, 187 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB
For more information visit
Aylsham
‘The Late One’ car boot sale takes place at Burgh Road from March until October. It is held each Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday on the grass field adjacent to the A140, Aylsham. Buyers can arrive from 11am and sellers set up time is from 7am. Pitches from £7.00 and no dogs allowed.
For more information call: 0779 6964653
Burgh Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6AR
Julie’s Gigantic Great Yarmouth Car Boot Sale
This car boot sale in Great Yarmouth generally takes place each Sunday from March through to October. Sellers arrive at 6am and buying begins soon after.
Call 01493 780015 for further details.
Market Road, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9EN
Cookie’s Car boot
Situated in Beeston Regis, Sheringham, this car boot sale runs from May through to December, every Sunday. The car boot sale starts at 7am and generally has between 100 and 180 stalls. Parking is free and pitches cost £6.
For more information call: 01263 822914
Off Brittons Lane, Cromer Road, Beeston Regis, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8SF
Harleston
The car boot sale in Harleston runs each Sunday between August and December and is situated at The Apollo Club in Mendham Lane. Sellers arrive at 9am and buyers at 10am. Pitches from £6.00.
Call: 07935 465373 for more information.
The Apollo Club, Mendham Lane, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9N
Costessey Park and Ride
Costessey Park and Ride on Long Lane, Bawburgh is where this car boot sale is located. Running each Sunday, all year round. Selling starts at 7am, pitches start from £6.00.
For more information call: 07801 049915.
Costessey Park and Ride, Long Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3LX
Loddon
Loddon car boot sale takes place in the carpark at The Swan Inn in Loddon on the first Sunday of each month, all year round. Pitches from £6 and it’s an 8am start.
Call: 01508 520239 for more information.
The Swan Inn, Hotel Car Park, 23 Church Plain, Loddon, NR14 6LX
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