London's best car-boot sales

Hunt for second hand treasures at the capital's finest car-boot sales

Whether its a high-end fashion steal or a cut-price antique, everyone loves a bargain. That's why we sent Yasmin Eshref in search of London's best car boot sales. Luckily for late starters, she discovered, in this town you don't have to drag yourself out of bed at the crack of dawn to get your hands on a secondhand gem.

If you think we've missed out one of London's best car-boot sales, let us know in the comment box below.

Wimbledon Car Boot Sale Wimbledon Car Boot Sale - © Celia Topping

Wimbledon car-boot sale

Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, London, SW17 0BL

What For three days a week the stadium is filled with 2000-plus stalls selling a wide range of items from clothing to crockery to silverware and gold jewellery, so bring a big bag and expect to fill it. Entry fee £2 early-bird entry (usually the first hour of the sale), 50p thereafter. See more details

Battersea car-boot sale

Battersea Park School, Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP

What Not the cheapest of its kind, but more high-end than most. If you're a seasoned fan of vintage and not simply in search of a car-boot bargain, this is the sale for you. Entry fee Early-bird entry £3 from noon, 50p after 1.30pm. See more details

Capital car-boot sale

Pimlico Academy, (Chichester St entrance), London, SW1V 3AT

What Freelance stylist and personal shopper Faye Marriott was bored with London's car-boot sales, so she set up her own in 2010. Her modern approach (she's one of the few car-boot organisers who is Facebook- and Twitter-savvy) has attracted a generally younger crowd, many of whom deal in vintage fashion and collectibles. Brands like Isabel Marant, Mulberry and the odd Luella handbag have all been plucked from her car boots since the sale's inception. Entry fee Early-bird entry £5 from 11am, £1 after 1pm, under-tens go free. See more details

Holloway car-boot sale

Holloway Road, opposite Odeon Cinema, London, N7 6LJ

What Because of its proximity to both London Metropolitan University and City and Islington College, some stalls offer students a discount of up to 20 per cent, but even without this the prices are still very reasonable – we picked up a pair of tan Chelsea boots for a meagre £8. Entry fee Free. See more details

Hounslow West car-boot sale

Hounslow West Station Car Park, Bath Road, London, TW3 3DH

What There's very little vintage to be found at Hounslow but you'll find a great mix of secondhand clothing and brand new goods at tiny prices. Look out for occasional items of furniture and the wonderful on-site butchers and green grocers for fresh local goodies. Entry fee Free. See more details

Nags Head car-boot sale

22 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AG

What There's a fantastic mix of antiques and artifacts to be had, with recent specialist finds including a Victorian decorative knife set and a stamp collection dating back to the 1920s, though if you're looking for something a bit more modern, DVDs can be picked up from 50p to £1. Entry fee Free. See more details

Rotherhithe car-boot sale

Fisher Football Club, Salter Road, London, SE16 5HL

What A recent trip provided us with bountiful loot, including handcrafted crochet blankets for 25p a piece, a vintage mini pinball machine for £6 and an Yves Saint Laurent suit jacket for £3.50. Entry fee Free on Sat, £1 on Sun between 9am-1pm and 50p thereafter. See more details

Shepperton car-boot sale

New Road, London, TW17 0QQ

What The stallholders are knowledgeable and attentive, so it's a great starting out sale for newbies on the car-boot scene, as well as seasoned booters who are willing to travel in search of the perfect secondhand find. Entry fee Early-bird entry from 7.30am £3, 50p thereafter. See more details

St Augustine's car-boot sale

St Augustine's School, Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5SN

What According to her best pal Henry Holland, Agyness Deyn used to shop at this sale for clothes, and there's definitely some quirky finds to be had if you're willing to root around for them. If that doesn't wear you out, St Mary's car-boot sale is within walking distance for double the fun. Entry fee Early-bird entrance fee before 11am £3, 50p thereafter. See more details

St Mary's car-boot sale

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Quex Road, London, NW6 4PG

What St Mary's is run by the London Car Boot Co which hosts the prolific Princess May and nearby St Augustine's sales. It boasts a great spread of vintage vinyls, magazines and textiles, and the sale is also a Mecca for wannabe interior designers who'll be spoiled for choice with the range of retro light fittings and quirky home furnishings. Entry fee Early-bird entrance fee before 10am £3, 50p thereafter. See more details

Stoke Newington car-boot sale

Princess May School, Princess May Road, London, N16 8DF

What Forget the idea that car-boot sales are fusty and dusty – the Princess May draws an uber trendy Stoke Newington crowd, at its lively vintage and valuables sale. There's a great choice of vintage costume jewellery and collectable coins, and in the summer you'll also find a delicious barbecue on site. Entry fee Early-bird entrance fee before 9am £3, 50p thereafter. See more details

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  • Hi Sam, Brentside Car Boot in Greenford Avenue, Ealing W7 1JJ is a great car boot to look out for. They are open every Sunday throughout the year from 9.30/3.00pm (hardstanding). I have the telephone number of the organisers 07805 602482 and there's always a friendly voice on the end of the phone. I was there today and it was packed out with sellers and buyers. Hope this helps. It is well worth a visit.

    Josie Sun Sep 20 2009
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  • EAST LONDON BOOT SALE: I'm going to sell this weekend, hopefully everything goes well!! @ Hackney at Princess May Primary school, Barretts Grove, Hackney.

    mills Mon Sep 7 2009
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  • im a first time car booter...i would like any infomation on car boots sales in and out of london...i have an estsate car and loads and loads of stuff i want 2 sell 2 raise money...any info would be much appreciated....thankssssssss

    sam Sat Sep 5 2009
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  • I called up Battersea Boot sale yesterday and not only is the txt but dont call rule a bit long winded but the price has gone up like another person said from £10 to £20 and you have to pay over the phone using your CREDIT card or DEBIT card!!!! I simple said NO! What a joke!! On a good note i found another one in hackney at Princess May Primary school, Barretts Grove, Hackney which is £9 ( for cars) and you pay cash on arrival, staring at 9pm-2pm sellers have to arrive at 7pm. I also found the following other one's too: 1. Collier Row, Whalebone Lane, North every sunday. 9-2pm 07956312131 cars £9 2. Banzer (on thursdays) 6-2pm Warren Farm, A12 Romford, near Mobey dick, RM6-6RB cars £12 02085014090 3. Forest Farm, Forest farm road, Barkingside ( oppisite Fairlop water pitches) £10 for cars 02085014090 All the car boot sales that i have mentioned require payment on arrival only and are on a first come basis. :-)

    mary Wed Aug 19 2009
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  • I've also been to the Brentside High School car boot sale (just last week in fact). It was overflowing with traders & loads of people. It's easy to get to in Greenford Avenue, W7 1JJ (local buses stop right outside!). A real mix of stalls, I bought some antique plates from a stallholder who packaged them with Cath Kidston soaps and wrapped them in sellophane - lovely for gifts. I've got the phone number if anyone needs it - 07805 602842 - and you get a voice at the end of the phone - what a pleasure!!

    Marthe Touquillon Wed Aug 12 2009
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  • Here we go again! The slagging off of what is clearly the BEST car boot sale in London! Sour grapes combined with other less successful boot sale organisers hoping to poach some trade it seems. Do you people know what extortion is? It is gaining money through threats/force etc. equally a 'rip off'... trying to get more than something is worth. Have either of you heard the phrase "supply and demand"???? The organisers of Battersea Boot sale receive 500 requests for pitches every week (they have space for 100) They don't even advertise for sellers, haven't done for years and yet still the requests for pitches increase and increase. That is the power of word of mouth and EXCELLENT customer service. I'd strongly suggest you think very carefully about what you're saying and who you're slagging off and why before you do it. Opinion is one thing we are all entitled to, slander is not.

    Susan Chapman Tue Jul 28 2009
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  • There's a great carboot sale in Ealing, Brentside High School (Kajima Community's facility), Greenford Avenue W7 1JJ, lots of local traders - very friendly. Only £10 for a pitch - not a rip-off price that others charge!! I go every week and have picked up lots of bargains, including a White Company light for £15 (brand new) which retails at £200.

    Suzie McQueen Tue Jul 21 2009
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  • Hi Everyone Does Anyone Know Is The Wimbledon Stadium Boot Sale Still On Wednesdays As Well As Saturday Thanks Guys

    steve Tue Jul 14 2009
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  • Just called to book a pitch at Battersea Car Boot this Sunday (with my car) and the price has gone up from £10 last summer to £20 for cheapest, latest arrival pitch! Best pitches are £35!!! I think it's extortionate! So can anyone recommend some good car boots to take part in (without loads of professional sellers) in southeast London or thereabouts? Have done a Google, but can't find anything that fits the bill. Thanks!

    melissa barnard Tue Jul 14 2009
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  • hi i am travelling to london gatwick end of july would love to go to some car-boot sales also travelling on foot/bus can ony one tell me were these are ? how to get to them ?

    RMooney Fri Jul 10 2009
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