BARGAIN hunters keen to grab one-of-a-kind items will be excited to hear that car boot sales across Hampshire have finally returned.
Whether you're looking for something in particular or hoping to find the next deal of the century, visiting a car boot sale is still a very popular pastime.
This year, car boot sales are expected to see a bumper turnout, as locked down Brits make the most of the chance to cash in their clutter.
In the months we have been in lockdown, many have used to opportunity to clear out their wardrobes and attics, filling bin bags with one mans junk and another mans treasure.
Whilst many have turned to online selling sites such as Facebook marketplace, Gumtree, eBay and Depop, nothing beats a good car boot sale to make a few bob.
You can also cast an eagle-eye over other sellers goods, who knows you may find a gem.
Here are five car boot sales that are back on in Hampshire:
Hillside Car Boot Sale – Alton
Alton’s dog friendly giant car boot sale has been running since 1990. It is a family run business located in the picturesque rolling hills of Alton.
Sellers: Any Size Car £8, Charities £4
Buyers: £1 between 7am to 8am, Adults 30p after 8am, Children, Disabled & Senior Citizens Free.
Address: Hillside Nurseries, Basingstoke Road, Alton. GU34 4BH
Dates: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to October
Starts: Sellers/Buyers 7am
Weyhill Car Boot Sale – Andover
The highly successful weekly sale operates on a prime site in Weyhill, Andover which attracts lots of passing trade.
Sellers: £7 per car – £12 per large van or trader.
Buyers: Early entry before 8am –£1, early entry 8am to 9am – 50p, entry from 9am – 20p, Children free
Address: Amesbury Road, Weyhill Roundabout, Andover. SP11 8EA
Dates: Every Sunday up to September 26, 2021
Starts: Sellers/Buyers 8am
Ends: 12/1pm
Eastleigh Market and Car Boot Sale – Eastleigh
Eastleigh’s traditional weekly market and car boot sale takes place every Thursday and Saturday unless there is a major event in the town Centre.
The markets offer a variety of stall-holders selling a range of products such as local produce, household essentials, flowers and plants, entertainment, gifts and more.
Sellers: Cars £5, Vans £10, Trailers extra £5, Table hire £5
Address: Leigh Road/Market Place, Eastleigh. SO50 9FH
Dates: Every Thursday and Saturday
Starts: Sellers 8am, Buyers 9am
Ends: 1pm
New Forest Car Boot Sale – Lymington
Strawberry fields is a friendly and relaxed boot sale that has been running for over 30 years.
Sellers: Cars £7, Vans £9, Car with trailer £+1
Buyers: Free
Address: Strawberry Fields, Southampton Road, Lymington. SO41 8PT
Dates: Every Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday
Starts: Sellers/Buyers 6.30am
Ends: 1pm
Farnborough Car Boot Sale
A weekly car boot sale held on Sunday’s in the Pinehurst multi-storey car park.
Sellers: Small Car £8, Large Car £10, Vans £12, Trailers Small extra £5, large £10.
Buyers: Early between 8.30 to 10.30am £5 per person, After 10.30am 50p no charge for children under 16
Address: Pinehurst multi-storey car park, Pinehurst Roundabout, Farnborough. GU14 7TE
Dates: Every Sunday
Starts: Sellers 8.30am (pre-booked), Buyers 8.30am
Ends: 1.30pm
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