Whether it’s a high-end fashion steal or a cut-price antique, everyone loves a bargain. Although you definitely get the very best bargains the earlier you roll up, luckily for late starters, in Wimbledon you don't necessarily have to drag yourself out of bed at the crack of dawn to get your hands on a second-hand gem.
Wimbledon Stadium car boot sale
For two days a week the stadium grounds are filled with a vast array of vendors and hundreds of punters, all selling and buying a wide range of items from clothing to crockery to silverware and gold jewellery, so bring a big bag and expect to fill it. Hardcore bargain hunters can get early bird entry from 7am, but be warned the crowds can be ruthless and you need to act fast to get your hands on the real treasures.
As with most markets, always have a go at haggling, but please make sure you do it with charm, grace and humour... and don’t be surprised if the vendors hold on tight to their prices.
"A nice big, spread-out boot sale with a good mix of sellers peddling second hand goods. Great for bargains on furniture and crockery" Time Out
Here’s the important information:
The Wimbledon Stadium Car Boot Sale is open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday (except Easter, Christmas and New Year - please check availability during these times)
Opens to the public at 7.30am (and, in fact, trading before 7.30am is prohibited)
Public admission before 8.30am Cost: £2
Public admission after 8.30am Cost: £1
Fees for sellers:
Cars: £10
Vans: £20
Wimbledon Stadium
Plough Lane
Wimbledon
London SW17 0BL
Follow this link for a map to Wimbledon Stadium’s location: http://goo.gl/maps/ZwtKn
Transport: Wimbledon London Underground and Rail Mainline station are 15 mins walk away.
Call 020 7240 7405 or 07506 910 210 for further details
