Fordham Carboot Sales
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Car Boot Sales
Fordham Carboot Sales
Collins Hill, ELY CB7 5PD
# Fordham Carboot Sales
Fordham Carboot Sales is one of East Anglia's largest and longest-running car boot sales, operating fortnightly on Sundays from April through October at a convenient location between Newmarket and Ely, just off the A14 and A142. The business serves two distinct customer bases: sellers looking to shift second-hand goods affordably, and bargain-hunting buyers seeking value buys on everything from collectibles to household items.
What distinguishes Fordham is its scale and accessibility. With no booking required for sellers, who simply arrive from 06:30 onwards, the event welcomes vehicles from cars to large vans and trailers. Buyers enjoy a seven-hour shopping window (07:00–13:00) with free parking and child admission, making it a family-friendly destination. The site boasts comprehensive facilities including disabled access parking, private toilets, children's amusements, and approved caterers, removing common barriers to attendance.
The business operates under strict standards, prohibiting counterfeit goods, age-restricted items sold inappropriately, alcohol, tobacco, food from unlicensed vendors, and weapons. A firm rubbish policy maintains site cleanliness, with organisers taking a zero-tolerance approach to abusive behaviour. Extensive listings across specialised car boot directories and tourism guides, plus active social media presence, ensure consistent footfall. This combination of accessibility, facilities, fair pricing, and professional management has established Fordham as a trusted community fixture attracting sellers and buyers throughout the region.
Fordham Carboot Sales is one of East Anglia's largest and longest-running car boot sales, operating fortnightly on Sundays from April through October at a convenient location between Newmarket and Ely, just off the A14 and A142. The business serves two distinct customer bases: sellers looking to shift second-hand goods affordably, and bargain-hunting buyers seeking value buys on everything from collectibles to household items.
What distinguishes Fordham is its scale and accessibility. With no booking required for sellers, who simply arrive from 06:30 onwards, the event welcomes vehicles from cars to large vans and trailers. Buyers enjoy a seven-hour shopping window (07:00–13:00) with free parking and child admission, making it a family-friendly destination. The site boasts comprehensive facilities including disabled access parking, private toilets, children's amusements, and approved caterers, removing common barriers to attendance.
The business operates under strict standards, prohibiting counterfeit goods, age-restricted items sold inappropriately, alcohol, tobacco, food from unlicensed vendors, and weapons. A firm rubbish policy maintains site cleanliness, with organisers taking a zero-tolerance approach to abusive behaviour. Extensive listings across specialised car boot directories and tourism guides, plus active social media presence, ensure consistent footfall. This combination of accessibility, facilities, fair pricing, and professional management has established Fordham as a trusted community fixture attracting sellers and buyers throughout the region.
Services offered
Car boot pitch rentalVan pitch rentalTrailer pitch rentalBuyer entryFree disabled access parkingOn-site catering facilitiesChild amusementsEvent information and coordination