We all love to bag ourselves a bargain and where better to do so than at one of the plentiful car boot sales across the Suffolk Coast?
They say the ‘early bird catches the worm’ and if you want to get the best of the pick then you’ll need to be up with the larks!
Car boot sales make a really fun morning out with the family, whether you’re just browsing, looking for something specific or perhaps hoping to stumble upon a gem of a find that turns out to be a bit of an antique… But be warned, kids will have a wonderful time spending their pennies so make sure there’s some room in the car for all the treasures they collect!
Perhaps you need to have a well overdue home de-clutter yourself and are looking to take your own pitch. The summer is a great time to set up shop as the car boots not only attract locals but day visitors and holiday makers too.
There’s an abundance of car boots along the coast of Suffolk, both large and small. Some are regular events, whilst others are smaller, ad hoc affairs that you’ll need to keep an eye out for.
We've put together a listing of a few notable ones – Happy bargain hunting!
Bungay Lions Car Boot Sale
When: Sundays from July to September
Where: Skinner’s Meadow, St John’s Road, Bungay - Map
Opening time: 9am
Contact: LionPeterF@aol.com / 01502 717337
Corton Playing Field Car Boots
When: Every Tuesday from 19 April to October
Where: Mills Drive, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5HN - Map
Opening time: 7am
Contact: 07724 820411
Info: Toilets and refreshments available, visit the Facebook page to check the event is on before arriving is advised.
Melton Car Boot (Bobby Moore Trust)
When: Saturdays from May to September. Dates published at http://www.carbootjunction.com/car-boot-by-county-listing.php?id=12352
Where: Melton Playing Field, Main Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk - Map
Contact: 07504061522
Info: Free Car Parking. All monies to Cancer Research UK
Friday Street Car Boot Sale
When: Sundays - dates published at https://www.facebook.com/FridayStreetCarBootSales/
Where: Friday Street, IP17 1JX - Map
Contact: info@fridaystreetcarbootsale.co.uk / 07711 080490
Opening times: 6am
Info: Refreshments and toilets available
Kessingland Car Boot Sale
When: Sundays from February to December plus bank holiday Mondays
Where: Whites Lane, Kessingland, NR33 7TF. Opposite Africa Alive - Map
Opening times: 7am - 1pm
Contact: info@kessinglandcarboot.co.uk
Info: Free Parking. Refreshments and toilets available. Visit the Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/Official.Kessingland.Carboot.market/
Trinity Park Car Boot Sale
When: Every Saturday from April
Where: Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH - Map
Opening times: 7am - 12pm
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/Ipswich-Saturday-car-boot-sale-at-Trinity-park-442769603131669/
Info: Entry 50p