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Car boot sales in Bolton
16 regular sales within 15 miles of Bolton, nearest first: when they run, when buyers are let in and what a pitch costs.
The nearest car boot sale to Bolton is Bolton Sunday Car Boot Sale & Market, 4 miles from the centre. It runs on Sundays. Across all 16, 13 run on Sundays and three on Saturdays, with three midweek (some run on more than one day). Six keep going all winter, when most field sales have packed up. Sellers typically pay £13 for a car pitch.
Further afield? The car boot finder lists every sale by distance from Bolton for any day in the next ten weeks, and our guide to car boot sales in the North West covers the whole region.
Within 5 miles 1
Bolton Sunday Car Boot Sale & Market
Bolton (Horwich)
4 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers 7am · Free entry
One of the North West's biggest boots, filling the car parks around Bolton Wanderers' stadium beside Middlebrook every Sunday. Sellers can arrive from 5.30am; call 07470 784644 to check before travelling.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Toughsheet Stadium (Bolton Wanderers), Burnden Way, Bolton BL6 6JW
- Season
- Every Sunday; Wednesday sale has moved to Haydock Park
- Entry
- Free entry; parking £1 (£3 before 7am)
- Sellers arrive
- From 5.30am; no need to book
- Pitch fee
- Cars £14, vans £20
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Ground
- Hard standing
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
5 to 10 miles 5
Hindley Car Boot
Hindley (Wigan)
7 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers 7am–2pm · Free entry
A no-frills, year-round Sunday boot on the hardstanding market ground in Hindley, run by Silcock and Sargent: £10 a stall, no booking. There are no toilets on site, so plan accordingly.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Cross Street, Hindley, WN2 3AT
- Season
- Every Sunday all year round, weather permitting
- Sellers arrive
- From 7am
- Pitch fee
- £10 per stall, cash collected on arrival
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Ground
- Hard standing
- If it rains
- Weather permitting
- Facilities
- No toilets on site
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
Manchester City Car Boot at Barton Aerodrome
Eccles (Salford)
8 miles from Bolton
Saturdays
Buyers 9am · Entry £1
Run by National Car Boot Sales on the airfield at Barton, this is Greater Manchester's big Saturday boot. Sellers from 7am, no pre-booking, buyers pay £1, and dogs are welcome.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Barton Aerodrome
- Season
- Saturdays through the 2026 season
- Sellers arrive
- Saturdays from 7am; Tuesdays from 9am
- Pitch fee
- Cars £13, vans £16
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- If it rains
- Subject to weather and cancellation for other events with prior notice
- Facilities
- Dog friendly
Checked on the venue’s website on 9 October 2026.
Buile Hill Park Community Car Boot & Table Top Sale Salford
8 miles from Bolton
3rd Sunday of the month · Apr to Oct
Buyers 10.30am to 1.30pm
A volunteer-run community car boot and table-top sale in Buile Hill Park, with live music and the Seedley Pavilion cafe on hand. The final sale of 2026 is on Sunday 18 October.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Buile Hill Park / Seedley Pavilion, Salford
- Season
- Monthly on Sundays, April to October 2026; the last 2026 sale is Sunday 18 October
- Facilities
- Seedley Pavilion community cafe; live music
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 27 September 2026.
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market Middleton
8 miles from Bolton
Sundays and bank holiday Mondays · Apr to Oct
Buyers 6.30am · Free entry
Run by Rochdale Borough Council and billed as one of Greater Manchester's most popular outdoor car boots. Buyer parking is £2.50 a car; two August 2026 dates were cancelled for television filming.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Bowlee Community Park, Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Manchester M24 4SB
- Season
- Sundays and bank holiday Mondays, April to 11 October 2026
- Buyers
- 6.30am (sale runs 6am-1.30pm)
- Entry
- Free (buyer parking £2.50 per vehicle)
- Sellers arrive
- from 6am
- Pitch fee
- Car £15, estate/small van/4×4 £20, large transit van+ £25 (contactless or cash at gate)
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- If it rains
- Weather-monitored; any cancellation announced by 3pm the day before on the council's social media or by phone (07812 082 826)
- Facilities
- Toilets incl. disabled; authorised food/drink vendor; buyer drop-off/pick-up point; buyer parking £2.50
Checked on the organiser’s website on 9 October 2026.
The Big Wigan Thursday & Sunday Car Boot Sale
Wigan
10 miles from Bolton
Thursdays and Sundays
Thursday: early buyers 9am, general 10am. Sunday · Early buyers £3pp
An afternoon boot on the stadium car park: sellers arrive from 10.30am and buyers pay £1 from 12.30pm. The same team, National Car Boot Sales, runs a Thursday-morning sale here too.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- The Brick Community Stadium, Car Park 3, Wigan WN5 0UN (head for Ninja Warrior)
- Season
- Thursdays since May 2026 (weather permitting) and Sunday afternoons
- Buyers
- Thursday: early buyers 9am, general 10am. Sunday (afternoon): early buyers 11.30am, general 12.30pm
- Entry
- Early buyers £3pp (both days); general buyers £1pp on Sunday
- Sellers arrive
- Thursday from 8.30am; Sunday 10am-12.30pm
- Pitch fee
- Cars £13, vans £16
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Ground
- Hard standing
- If it rains
- Weather permitting
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
10 to 15 miles 10
The BIG Wednesday Car Boot Sale & Market at Haydock Park
Newton-le-Willows (Haydock)
10 miles from Bolton
Wednesdays
Early buyers 9.30am
The midweek sale that used to run at Bolton's stadium moved to Haydock Park racecourse in March 2026 and now runs every Wednesday, organised by National Car Boot Sales.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-le-Willows
- Season
- Every Wednesday since March 2026 (moved from Bolton)
- Buyers
- Early buyers 9.30am; general public 10.30am
- Pitch fee
- £13 cars, £16 vans
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
Mania's Mega Market and Indoor Carboot Blackburn
12 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers 8am–1pm · Free entry
An indoor Sunday boot and market on two floors of the Aquamania superstore in Blackburn, a dry option when the fields are waterlogged. The organiser's booking page could not be found, so check before you travel.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Aquamania Superstore, Higher Audley Street, Blackburn BB1 1DH
- Season
- Every Sunday, year-round, indoors
- Entry
- Free (free parking)
- Pitch fee
- £10 single pitch (book online via Aquamania; combo pitch with table hire £20)
- Pitches
- Book your pitch in advance
- Ground
- Indoors
- If it rains
- Indoors
- Facilities
- Over 60 stalls and shops across two floors; parking
- Size
- 60+ stalls
Checked on the organiser’s Google listing on 9 October 2026.
Rixton Car Boot
Rixton (Warrington)
12 miles from Bolton
Saturday afternoons and Sundays (times vary; announced on Facebook)
Buyers Saturday from noon · Entry £2.50 before 10.30am, £1 after
A boot on a field off Moat Lane near Rixton, running Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Times and entry fees vary by day, and it also hosts autojumbles, so check Facebook before travelling.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Moat Lane, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6EE
- Season
- Summer season; dates posted on Facebook
- Buyers
- Saturday from noon (sellers 11.30am); Sunday around 9.30am (sellers 8.30am), times vary
- Entry
- £2.50 before 10.30am, £1 after (Sundays)
- Pitch fee
- Cars £10, small vans £12, large vans £15
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Ground
- Grass and hard standing
- Facilities
- Food and toilets
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
Earlestown Saturday Car Boot & Flea Market
Earlestown, St Helens
12 miles from Bolton
Saturdays
Buyers 7am–2pm
St Helens Council's Saturday car boot and flea market runs all year in Earlestown, temporarily on Oxford Street and Market Street during the square's regeneration. Sellers must book online by 2.30pm the day before.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Earlestown town centre – temporarily on Oxford Street and Market Street while the Market Square is regenerated
- Season
- Every Saturday throughout the year, 7am–2pm
- Sellers arrive
- 7am–7.30am (not before markets team arrives)
- Pitch fee
- Covered stall £20; 3x3m pitch with parking £19 (vans book two pitches)
- Pitches
- Book your pitch in advance
- Ground
- Hard standing
- Facilities
- Covered stalls available
Checked on the council’s page on 9 October 2026.
Accrington Indoor Car Boot (Arndale Multi-Storey)
Accrington
12 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers 6am-2pm · Free entry
A year-round covered boot on the decks of the Arndale multi-storey in Accrington, free to browse with free parking. Useful when rain washes out the field sales.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Accrington Arndale multi-storey car park, BB5 1PL
- Season
- Every Sunday, all year round, under cover
- Buyers
- 6am-2pm (winter hours 7am-3pm)
- Entry
- Free (free parking)
- Pitch fee
- £10 all traders (pay on the day; indoor stalls can be pre-booked)
- Ground
- Indoors
- If it rains
- Under cover in a multi-storey car park
- Facilities
- Toilets; free customer parking
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
Warrington's Favourite Carboot Sale
Warrington (Winwick)
13 miles from Bolton
Wednesdays and Sundays
Buyers Sunday from 5.30am · Entry Sunday £2 parking
Running since 1999, with hundreds of sellers a week by its organiser's count, this sale trades Sunday and Wednesday from a very early 5.30am on Sundays and takes a midwinter break until mid-February.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8TE
- Season
- Every Sunday and Wednesday; the 2026 season reopened in mid-February after a midwinter break
- Buyers
- Sunday from 5.30am; Wednesday 6.30am start
- Entry
- Sunday £2 parking (5.30-10am), £1 after 10am; Wednesday £1 parking
- Pitch fee
- Sunday: car straight in £8, side-on £10, extra space £5
- If it rains
- Check Facebook for the latest updates
- Facilities
- Butty wagons, toilets, fresh fruit and veg stall, meat seller, ice-cream van in summer; no dogs
- Size
- Organiser reports hundreds of sellers and thousands of buyers weekly
Checked on the organiser’s website on 9 October 2026.
Car Boot at New Smithfield Market (Manchester Sunday car boot)
Manchester (Openshaw)
13 miles from Bolton
Sundays
A council-run, all-year Sunday car boot for householder sellers only, trading 7am to 2pm. Payment by card only, and sellers must be 18 or over.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East, off Ashton Old Road, Manchester
- Season
- Every Sunday; trading 7am until 2pm
- Buyers
- Trading 7am-2pm
- Sellers arrive
- Gates open 3am; spaces allocated from 5am, first come first served
- Pitch fee
- Pitch fee by debit or credit card only, no cash; ask the organiser for prices
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Size
- 'Spaces are limited'
Checked on the organiser’s website on 9 October 2026.
Tommyfield Car Boot Sale Oldham
14 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers 6am–12 noon
Oldham Council's Sunday car boot is held on the stalls of Tommyfield outdoor market, so sellers get a ready-made pitch for £14.50. It runs from 6am until noon, with free three-hour parking nearby.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Tommyfield Outdoor Market, Oldham town centre
- Season
- Sundays year-round, except bank holiday weekends and Remembrance Sunday
- Sellers arrive
- From 6am; no vehicles on the car boot 8am–12 noon
- Pitch fee
- £14.50 per stall
- Pitches
- Book your pitch in advance
- Ground
- Hard standing
- Facilities
- Market stalls provided; free 3-hour parking in council car parks (display ticket)
Checked on the council’s page on 9 October 2026.
Oldham Rugby Union Car Boot Sale
Oldham (Bardsley)
14 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers 6am
A community-minded Sunday boot at the rugby club in Bardsley, starting at 6am with no booking needed. The clubhouse cafe serves hot food and drinks throughout.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Oldham RUFC, Byrth Road, Bardsley, Oldham
- Season
- Every Sunday
- Sellers arrive
- From 6am
- Pitch fee
- £12 car; £20 van or sideways parking
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Facilities
- On-site cafe with hot and cold food and drinks; flushing toilets
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
Great Harwood Carboot
Great Harwood (Blackburn)
15 miles from Bolton
Sundays
Buyers From 7am
A popular Sunday field boot on the Great Harwood showground, between Blackburn and Burnley, open from 7am with cars at £10. It may be close to its end-of-season break, so check Facebook first.
Times, fees and rain rules
- Where
- Great Harwood Showground, Harwood Lane, BB6 7TD
- Season
- Every Sunday through the season (Easter onwards)
- Pitch fee
- Cars £10, vans £15
- Pitches
- Turn up on the day
- Ground
- Grass field
Checked on the organiser’s Facebook page on 9 October 2026.
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Good to know
If it rains: Mania's Mega Market and Indoor Carboot and Accrington Indoor Car Boot in Arndale Multi-Storey are indoors or under cover, and Bolton Sunday Car Boot Sale & Market, Hindley Car Boot and The Big Wigan Thursday & Sunday Car Boot Sale are on hard standing. All are less likely to cancel; grass-field sales call it off when the ground is soft.
Bank holiday Mondays: Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market opens on bank holiday Mondays as well as its usual days.
Early or late: Warrington's Favourite Carboot Sale lets buyers in first, from 5.30am; for a lie-in, Buile Hill Park Community Car Boot & Table Top Sale doesn’t open to buyers until 10.30am.
Car boot sales in Bolton: your questions
Where is the nearest car boot sale to Bolton?
Bolton Sunday Car Boot Sale & Market, 4 miles from the centre. It runs on Sundays. Buyers are let in from 7am. The other 15 within 15 miles are listed below, nearest first.
Are there Saturday car boot sales near Bolton?
Yes, three: Manchester City Car Boot at Barton Aerodrome (8 miles), Rixton Car Boot (12 miles) and Earlestown Saturday Car Boot & Flea Market (12 miles).
Are there car boot sales near Bolton in winter?
Yes, six run all year, including Hindley Car Boot, Earlestown Saturday Car Boot & Flea Market, Accrington Indoor Car Boot in Arndale Multi-Storey and Warrington's Favourite Carboot Sale. Most field sales close at the end of October and reopen around Easter.
Are there indoor or all-weather car boot sales near Bolton?
Yes: Mania's Mega Market and Indoor Carboot (12 miles) and Accrington Indoor Car Boot in Arndale Multi-Storey (12 miles) are indoors or under cover, and Bolton Sunday Car Boot Sale & Market (4 miles), Hindley Car Boot (7 miles), The Big Wigan Thursday & Sunday Car Boot Sale (10 miles) and Earlestown Saturday Car Boot & Flea Market (12 miles) are on hard standing. They are less likely to cancel for rain than grass-field sales.
How much does it cost to sell at a car boot sale near Bolton?
Where the organiser publishes a price (eight of the 16), a car pitch costs £8 to £16, typically £13. Vans usually pay more; each listing has the full prices.