Steer your way toward some bootiful bargains
There are many eclectic pieces to be found on a weekly basis – These are the car boot sales in and around south Wales with some great bargains
CAR boot sales are fantastic places to find bargains. For every unstable, rusty folding chair, there’s usually an ornament or gadget that’s worth quite a bit – and it’s usually being sold for a lot less than it’s worth.
And while it’s probably true that there aren’t as many car boot sales as there once was, their popularity has started to grow again with the recent trends in thrift shopping and bargain hunting.
There are still a few big car boot sales around, so whether you’re looking to buy or sell, these are the events in the Welsh capital or just a short drive away.
Leckwith, Cardiff
The car boot sale in Bessemer Road, Leckwith is open every weekend and even on bank holiday Mondays.
It runs all year round, and in all weather conditions, too.
Visit the Bessemer Road car boot sale’s Facebook page for details.
When: Saturdays 9am-1pm, and Sundays 7am-1pm Price for sellers: Cars from £8, Vans from £12.
Splott, Cardiff
Two days a week, Splott Market, on Titan Road in Cardiff, holds car boot sales – as well as running its local market days on Sundays.
It runs a turn up and trade policy, meaning you can sell whenever you wish but they advise early arrival to avoid disappointment. Visit Splott market’s website for details.
When: Thursdays and Saturdays, 9am-1pm.
Price for sellers: £7 per pitch.
Sully Sports Club
Located in Penarth, this boot sale is starting back up again this month.
It will be held every Sunday at the sports club on South Road, Sully and will continue until the first Sunday in September.
Visit the Sully Sport Club’s website for details.
When: Every Sunday (from April 30 until first Sunday of September), 7.30am-2pm.
Price for sellers: £8 for a car, £16 for a van and £24 for large vehicles.
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Held at Barry Island, this car boot sale is a weekly affair that runs from January until Decemeber. When: Every Sunday from 8am.
Price for sellers: Undisclosed, but sellers are advised to turn up from 8am.
Porthkerry, Vale of Glamorgan
A unique car boot sale, in that it starts later on in the day and has no official closing time.
They’re hoping to run the first one of the year this Sunday (April 9) and will keep it going until the weather gets too bad. In previous years it has continued to run right through to Decemeber.
Visit the Porthkerry car boot sale Facebook page for details.
When: Every Sunday (weather depending), 1pm start.
Price for sellers: £5 per car, £6 per van.
Newport
Held in conjunction with the outdoor market at Usk Way, near the Transporter Bridge in Newport, the car boot sale is held weekly, offering free parking and free admission.
Along with the car boot sale bargains there are also butchers, fresh fruit and veg stalls and clothing stalls.
Visit the Newport’s Outdoor Mar-
ket & Car Boot Sale Facebook page for details. When: Saturdays, 8am-3pm Price for sellers: Stall prices start from £4. Bridgend This indoor car boot sale is held in Cheapside multistorey car park, off Brackla Street. It kicked off in January this year. When: Every Sunday from 7am. Price for sellers: £7 for a single space, £14 for a double Liberty Stadium, Swansea The Liberty Stadium in Swansea has held its car boot sales to great reception over the last three years.
And the first one of 2017 is launching this weekend (April 9) starting at 5am for sellers and from 6.30am for buyers.
For more information visit the Liberty Stadium website . When: Sundays, from 6.30am. Price for sellers: Pitches start from £6 outside, and £10 inside.
Swansea High Street
Swansea High Street’s multi storey car park is home to another car boot sale in the city.
It’s undercover, over several levels of the car park, so weather isn’t an issue, and there’s even a trolley service which comes around selling drinks and snacks.
Visit High Street Car Boot’s website for details.
When: Every Sunday from 6am1pm.
Price for sellers: £5 for 1 and half spaces or £10 3 spaces (they also rent out tables for £3).
Usk Cricket Club
This car boot sale has been running for more than 20 years, and will be starting up again next month.
They’ll be opening from 8am, with refreshments and toilets on site.
Visit Usk Car Boot Sale’s Facebook page for details.
When: Sundays (starting from May 7, 2017). Price for sellers: Cars £5, cars with trailers £7, vans £7.
The Glascoed Pub, Monkswood
The Glascoed pub on Usk Road in Monkswood is restarting their car boot sale events next month.
Sellers are advised to turn up for a 9am start and buyers are told to arrive from 10am.
Visit the Glascoed boot sale’s Facebook page for details.
When: Every Saturday (starting May 6, 2017). Price for sellers: Cars £5, vans £8.