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Our guide to the best car boot sales in Dorset for all the thrifty shoppers out there!
From bustling markets to charity and community-driven events, there are plenty of options to explore in the Dorset area. Whether you’re searching for hidden treasures, looking to declutter your home, or simply want to enjoy the lively atmosphere, Dorset’s car boot sales offer a treasure trove of opportunities!
With a variety of dates, locations, and prices, there’s something for everyone. Grab your wallet, arrive early, and get ready to explore the vibrant world of car boot sales in Dorset. Happy hunting!
LAST UPDATE: 1st April 2025 with latest info
Main Car Boot Sales in Dorset
1. Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale
This is one of the largest car boot sales in Dorset, with space for up to 700 stalls and parking for 5000 cars.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: Starting at 6:30 am for sellers | 7:00 am for buyers.
Address: Homeland Farm in Three Legged Cross, Wimborne
Prices: From £5 per seller car (vans range between £7-£10) | Buyer entry £1 per car, free for walkers.
Food & Facilities: Refreshments and onsite toilets are available.
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2. Poole Stadium Car Boot Sale
This car boot sale in Poole runs throughout the year, with hard-standing pitches and refreshments on offer.
Date: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
Time: From 10am for sellers | Buyers 12-3pm
Address: Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BP
Prices: From £7 per seller vehicle | Buyer entry £1 per car.
Strictly no dogs (except guide dogs)
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3. Farmer Palmer’s Car Boot Sale, nr Poole
The Farmer Palmer’s Car Boot Sale is a popular and well-organized event running from May to October, weather permitting. Sellers are provided with 10m x 6m pitch and can purchase multiple pitches if needed.
Date: Every Tuesday from 29 April – 28 October 2025
Time: Starting at 6.30am for sellers
Address: Farmer Palmers Farm Park, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole. BH16 6EU
Prices: Entry fee £7 per seller vehicle | Buyers enter for free (including free parking).
Food & Facilities: Refreshments and toilets are available.
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4. Lake Gates Car Boot Sale, Wimborne
Situated at Wimborne Showground in Wimborne, Lake Gates Car Boot offers a diverse range of items from up to 100 sellers each Saturday.
Date: Every Saturday from 12 April 2025
Time: 6am for buyers | 7am for sellers
Address: Wimborne Showground, BH21 1EF
Prices: £5 per seller vehicle | Buyers entry £1 per car.
More info
5. West Bay Car Boot Sale
Managed by the Bridport Town Council, West Bay Car Boot supports local community projects by distributing funds generated from pitch fees.
Date: Sundays from 13 April – 26 October 2025
Time: 6:30am for sellers | 7:30 am for buyers (ends at 11:30am)
Address: Car Park, West Bay, Dorset, DT6 3RS
Prices: £7 per seller vehicle (£15.00 for commercial catering) | Buyers enter for free
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6. Dorchester Car Boot Sale
Dorchester Market hosts a year-round car boot sale in the market car park. There are indoor, outdoor, and undercover areas. This car boot sale is dog-friendly.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 6:30 am for sellers | 7am for buyers
Address: Dorchester Market, Dorchester DT2 1QS (Takes place in Fairfield Car Park – aka the Market carpark)
Prices: Single pitch £8, double £15 | Buyers enter for free
Food and Facilities: Several refreshments stalls, public toilets onsite.
More info
7. Bournemouth Airport Car Boot Sale
Located at Chapel Gate Circuit, the Bournemouth Airport Car Boot sale is a popular spot for keen bargain hunters in the Bournemouth area.
Date: Sundays from 6 April 2025
Time: Starting at 11:00 am for sellers, and 1:00 pm for buyers.
Address: Chapel Gate Circuits, Parley, Christchurch, BH23 6AD
Prices: £7 per seller vehicle | Buyers £2 per car
No dogs (except guide dogs)
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8. Alweston Car Boot Sale, nr Sherborne
Held on all bank holidays in spring and summer, this car boot sale raises Funds for Folke Church and Alweston Village Hall. Dogs are welcome.
Date: Bank Holiday Mondays in 2025: 21 April, 5 May, 26 May, 25 August
Time: 7am for sellers | 7:30am for buyers
Address: Alweston Village Hall and Playing Field DT9 5HT
Prices: £6 for seller cars (vans £8-10) | Buyers donation only after 7:30
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9. Friends of The Yeatman Hospital Car Boot Sale, Sherborne
Support a good cause by attending the Friends of The Yeatman Hospital Car Boot Sale. The event features refreshments, including their famous bacon butties, and on-site toilets. All proceeds go to the Friends of The Yeatman Hospital.
Date: 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 7 September 2025
Time: 8am sellers | 9am buyers
Address: The Terrace, Sherborne, DT9 5NS
Prices: £5 per seller vehicle | Buyers £1
No dogs
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Car Boot Sales NEAR Dorset
A few more car boot sales in the surrounding counties – but close enough to visit from Dorset!
10. Fawcetts Field Car Boot Sale, New Milton
Although just over the border in Hampshire, New Milton is close enough to Dorset for its car boot sales to fit on this list! These regular car boot sales are organised by the RNLI New Milton and Barton on Sea to raise funds for local projects.
Date: First, second and third Sunday of each month, April – September (see below)
Time: 7am for sellers
Address: Fawcetts Field on Christchurch Road, New Milton, BH25 6QF
Prices: TBC (check with event organisers)
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Exact Dates
For the Lions Club of New Milton & District: 6 & 20 April / 18 May / 1 & 15 June / 6 and 20 July / 3 & 17 August / 7 & 21 September
For The New Milton Fundraising Branch of the RNLI: 11 April / 8 June / 13 July / 10 August / 14 September.
11. Taunton Racecourse Car Boot Sale
The Taunton Racecourse’s new Giant Car Boot Sale on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays offer the perfect space for bargain hunting.
Date: Every Sunday from 20 April 2025
Time: 11am for sellers | 1pm for buyers.
Address: Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, TA3 7BL, Taunton
Prices: £7 per seller vehicle | Buyers £2 per car (walkers 50p).
More info
CLOSED Car Boot Sales
Some other online guides still list the following car boot sales, but we can confirm they have been closed and are no longer running. Including them below to provide some up-to-date clarity:
- Sturminster Newton Recreation Ground (cancelled this year – click here for more info).
- Morden Village Hall Car Boot Sale – closed for good at the end of 2023.
- Stanpit Car Boot Sale (for Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions) – ended when the Bournemouth Lions Club closed down in June 2024.
- Greenhill Saturday Car Boot Sales – discontinued as of 2024.
Map & Quick List
Use the map below to find your nearest Dorset car boot sale – or plan your next bargain-hunting excursion!
- Ashley Heath: Every Sunday
- Poole Stadium: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
- Farmer Palmer’s (nr Poole): Every Tuesday from 29 April – 28 October 2025
- Lake Gates, Wimborne: Every Saturday from 12 April 2025
- West Bay (nr Bridport): Sundays from 13 April – 26 October 2025
- Dorchester: Every Sunday
- Bournemouth Airport: Sundays from 6 April 2025
- Alsweston: 21 April, 5 May, 26 May, 25 August 2025
- Friends of The Yeatman Hospital: 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 7 September 2025
- Fawcetts Field Car Boot Sale: First, second and third Sunday of each month, April – September
- Taunton Racecourse: Every Sunday from 20 April 2025
If you know of any more great car boot sales in Dorset we should add to this list, please scroll down to leave a comment!
Hi We are looking for a car boot sale that is open weekends at this time of year, can you help.
thanks Helen/joe
Hi! Dorchester Car Boot is open all year round (whatever the weather), but I think most others close over winter. Hope that helps 🙂