York Racecourse Car Boot

York Racecourse hosts one of the region's biggest car boot sales every Saturday throughout the season, with free admission for visitors and bargains to hunt out for the whole family. 

York Racecourse Car Boot | Car Boot Sales in York

• Date and Time:

  • Every Saturday from 28 March to 31 October 2026

  • No car boot sale on racing Saturdays: 23 May, 13 and 27 June, 11 and 25 July, 22 August, and 10 October

  • Gates open: 7am-7.30am

  • Car boot finishes: 1pm (sellers must be off site by 2pm)

• Location: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX

• Suitable for: All ages

• Booking: No pre-booking needed for visitors. Sellers don't need to book a pitch in advance, except those selling plants, who should contact Kevin Brown directly

• Cost: Free admission for visitors, with free car parking after 8am. Sellers pay from £15 for a car pitch, from £18 for a van, and from £3 for a trailer

• Website: York Racecourse Car Boot

• Contact: 07542 057235 (Kevin Brown) or via Facebook

Running every Saturday throughout the season, York Racecourse Car Boot is one of the largest car boot fairs in the area, organised by K&J Brown Promotions. Browsers can wander between rows of stalls hunting for bargains, antiques and collectables, while sellers turn unwanted items into cash on one of the racecourse's wide open spaces.

The relaxed, outdoor setting makes for an easy morning out, with free admission for visitors and plenty of room to browse at a leisurely pace. On-site refreshments and toilets in the grandstand area mean there's no need to dash off early, and the sale has built up a loyal following of regular bargain hunters over the years.

Good to Know

• Arrive between 7am and 7.30am to join the queue at the grandstand end of the racecourse

• Free car parking is available on site after 8am

• Toilets are located in the grandstand area, and refreshments are available on site

• Good motorway links via the M1 and A1 - from any direction, join the York Ring Road to avoid the city centre

Photo credit: https://yorkcarboot.com/