Kentish Town Car Boot
Kentish Town Car Boot
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kentish Town Car Boot: an award winning car boot, voted London's Best of the Best 2023 & the best by The Standard 2024. Located south of Hampstead Heath & Parliament Hill Fields, Kentish Town Car Boot is a family friendly car boot event, open every Sunday, January to December. A place where locals & international visitors mix, exchange ideas & hunt for elusive collectables within a secure environment at Gospel Oak School. There are always interesting characters as well as bargains to be found; pre-loved, vintage & retro clothing, jewellery & home wares, records, toys, games & flowers in this true recycling environment, from our regular vendors & decluttering sellers. Our giant Toasted Sourdough Sandwich is always popular. We are 3 minutes walk from Gospel Oak train station and 1 minute from C11 bus stop. There are clean toilet facilities on site. Detailed directions to the market are available from our website.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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David Gloster
London, UK6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This is an excellent car boot, friendly, easy to navigate, and laidback, and with consistently interesting items on sale. The sellers are many and varied, and there's always something to catch the eye - and at sensible prices. A great Sunday morning institution for the local community, but really worth making the trip if you're coming from further away. Highly recommended!
Written 31 October 2024
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Sim C-G
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Such a wonderful car boot sale! Lots of high quality items at great prices, nice amount of both buyers and sellers, great easy listening background music makes for a fab atmosphere! Will definitely be visiting again-Sharon & team are super helpful & friendly, such an enjoyable experience!
Written 31 October 2024
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samlouiemum
London, UK14 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
First time at Kentish Town Car Boot Sale but been to many many car boots over the years. I really liked the vibe. I was actually selling there this time and loved that it wasn't an early morning with buyers not let in till 11am. Also loved that you can hire tables and clothes rails if available. The organisers were great at communicating. I'll definitely be back.
Written 31 October 2024
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Trudi R
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Family
I have been a vendor at this car boot and it was an excellent experience. The rates for space and equipment are very reasonable and there is a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The stalls are varied and there tends to be a lot of quality on sale as well as bargains.
I would rate it a 10 out of 10 !!!
I would rate it a 10 out of 10 !!!
Written 31 October 2024
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Veronique F
Vancouver6 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
It was a great day and they were helpful in setting up the seller stands. Good value for table rental and hanging rail. I live in Henley but nevertheless would not hesitate to go back to Kentish Town to do another car boot sale there. Good buyers as well! Véronique Fletcher.
Written 31 October 2024
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Suzi W
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
I took part in this bootfair as a vendor and it was a great experience. The fee was very reasonable, I was given enough space to put out two large tables and the atmosphere was fab. It was busy and varied and friendly. I did really well.
I’ve been collecting up enough stuff to do another one this spring and I want to make this local find a regular destination both to visit as a buyer and seller.
I’m a massive fan of car boot fairs and know pretty much all the London ones. This one is a real gem. It also sells teas, drinks, cakes and snacks at very reasonable prices from inside the school. No overpriced food vans here.
Combine a visit with a trip to Parliament Hill Lido or Primrose Hill which are minutes walk away. Highly recommend.
I’ve been collecting up enough stuff to do another one this spring and I want to make this local find a regular destination both to visit as a buyer and seller.
I’m a massive fan of car boot fairs and know pretty much all the London ones. This one is a real gem. It also sells teas, drinks, cakes and snacks at very reasonable prices from inside the school. No overpriced food vans here.
Combine a visit with a trip to Parliament Hill Lido or Primrose Hill which are minutes walk away. Highly recommend.
Written 19 February 2024
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Maggie C
London, UK14 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We are both sellers and buyers at this car boot and it has a lot to commend it. As a vendor, there is no hassle booking a place and the start time and cost is reasonable. As a buyer, again, the start time is reasonable - 10 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. like many car boots - and there is a huge variety of goods for sale at very reasonable prices. I always find a few things I want or need.
Written 19 February 2024
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Alex M
12 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Really lovely card boot to sell at! No getting up at 5am and tables are available to rent for a small fee which was so helpful. Would love to see rentable rails in the future but other then that great car boot would recommend for those both buying and selling.
Written 19 February 2024
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Jean S
1 contribution
Dec 2022
this smashing carboot in the heart of Kentish Town has to be the friendliest I have sold at. Lots of bargains to be had, great variety of items too, from antiques and vintage to new/almost new, bags, shoes, cosmetics .. really is something for everyone. Sharon and her team are very welcoming and helpful, there is great coffee not to mention fab bread pudding to be had.
Written 17 December 2022
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Thank you for such a smashing review. You have just made our Christmas perfect. We look forward to seeing you at the new location in Gospel Oak on 05 Feb 2023.
Written 21 January 2023
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MyrhPie
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I stumbled upon this gem of a car boot in Kentish Town by chance and have since then become a buyer and more recently a seller too.
The founder, Sharon (with Paul) certainly knows how to create a really fun, social atmosphere in a safe environment and in a great location. Both Sharon and Paul remain on site to assist and ensure everyone is okay.
There is something for everyone here...unique,high quality items and great nargains to suit all pockets and all interests.
Refreshments are available (superb toasted sandwiches and very decent coffee).
It's clear that the team bring a huge amount of passion and hard work to the running and organisation of this vibrant car boot sale although they make it look
so effortless.
Kentish Town car boot is definitely a place not to miss if you want to have a fun and interesting start to your Sunday morning/afternoon.
The founder, Sharon (with Paul) certainly knows how to create a really fun, social atmosphere in a safe environment and in a great location. Both Sharon and Paul remain on site to assist and ensure everyone is okay.
There is something for everyone here...unique,high quality items and great nargains to suit all pockets and all interests.
Refreshments are available (superb toasted sandwiches and very decent coffee).
It's clear that the team bring a huge amount of passion and hard work to the running and organisation of this vibrant car boot sale although they make it look
so effortless.
Kentish Town car boot is definitely a place not to miss if you want to have a fun and interesting start to your Sunday morning/afternoon.
Written 3 August 2023
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Wow, how kind you are to express your enjoyment so nicely. We are honoured that you feel this way and so pleased you enjoy the car boot which as much as a place to buy and sell, we see as an important social gathering for all people. You are ever welcome at Kentish Town Car Boot - thank you
Written 4 August 2023
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