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Barton Aerodrome
Barton Aerodrome hosts a massive weekly car boot sale, filling its expansive outdoor grounds and large hangars with second-hand goods. Shoppers will hunt for bargains across the historic municipal airport, which offers plenty of space for hundreds of stalls.
The dog-friendly market requires no pre-booking for anyone. Locals can simply drive up to sell items directly from their vehicles, while visitors can explore the pitches and find hidden treasures.
🕒 Sellers anytime from 7am | Buyers anytime from 9am.
📆 Saturdays from April 2025 – check for updates here.
Manchester City Car Boot, Warrington
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📆 Saturdays – check for updates here.
🕒 Sellers from 7am (£10 for any vehicle) | Buyers from 9am (£1 admission).
Rummage in the Range, Whalley Range
The appropriately named Rummage in the Range is a staple in the car boot sale world, being hosted in Whalley Range and Stretford once each per month. On the first Saturday of the month in Whalley Range and the last Sunday of every month in Stretford, Rummage in the Range provides all the second-hand and market stall goods from clothing, homeware and art to coffee, sweet treats and juices. Check out what to expect and any updates here.
📆 First Saturday of the month in Whalley Range | Last Sunday of the month in Stretford.
🕒 10am – 3pm.
New Smithfield Market, Openshaw
New Smithfield Wholesale Market hosts a massive weekly market and car boot sale combining covered and outdoor shopping spaces. Traditional car booters can sell unwanted household goods directly from the outdoor pitches, providing plenty of second-hand bargains. Retail traders also occupy the market to sell a wide mix of new and used wares.
📆 Sundays.
🕒 7am – 2pm (last customer entry is 1.30pm).
Burnage Rugby Club
Burnage Rugby Club hosts its summer car boot sale directly on the sports club grounds, where shoppers can hunt for second-hand goods and weekend bargains across the various pitches. The market provides a convenient spot for city residents to browse used items, sitting just a short distance from the centre of Manchester.
📆 Every Sunday (May 11th – August Bank Holiday).
🕒 Sellers at 6am | Buyers can enter once buyer spaces are full or when the seller queue has gone.
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
Toughsheet Community Stadium hosts a massive car boot sale, drawing over 300 sellers and thousands of buyers to Bolton. Sellers can turn up without a booking to pitch their stalls and offload second-hand goods, while shoppers can hunt for bargains across the expansive grounds.
The market operates in all weather conditions thanks to a durable hard-standing surface, and a Northern spirit. The venue also provides excellent restroom facilities to accommodate the large crowds.
📆 Every Wednesday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday.
🕒 Wednesday: Sellers at 10am, Sunday: 6am | Wednesday: Buyers at 11am, Sunday: 7am.
