Measham Carboot
MC
Car Boot Sales
Measham Carboot
Bosworth Rd, Swadlincote DE12 7HA
# Measham Carboot
Measham Carboot is a weekly car boot sale operating every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Bosworth Road in Measham, Derbyshire. The event provides a straightforward marketplace where sellers can offer secondhand goods, collectables, and household items to local buyers seeking bargains.
The business caters to two distinct customer groups: traders and casual sellers ("booters") who arrive from 06:30 to set up their pitches, and the general public who browse from the same time until 13:00. The flexible indoor option during wet weather ensures the event runs reliably regardless of conditions, removing the uncertainty often associated with outdoor car boots.
What distinguishes Measham Carboot is its accessibility and no-nonsense approach. There's no advance booking required—sellers simply turn up with their vehicles and tables, making participation straightforward for both regular dealers and one-off sellers clearing their homes. The £1 admission fee keeps it affordable for browsers, whilst transparent vehicle pricing (from £8 for cars upwards) removes hidden costs.
The venue actively welcomes families with well-behaved dogs on leads, creating a community-focused atmosphere. Recent policy changes—notably ceasing catering operations—suggest management keeps the focus on the core selling experience rather than peripheral services. The organisers maintain regular communication via Twitter for updates, demonstrating responsive management. Operating from a fixed Measham location builds local reputation and repeat customer bases, making it a reliable fixture in the East Midlands' secondhand goods market.
Measham Carboot is a weekly car boot sale operating every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Bosworth Road in Measham, Derbyshire. The event provides a straightforward marketplace where sellers can offer secondhand goods, collectables, and household items to local buyers seeking bargains.
The business caters to two distinct customer groups: traders and casual sellers ("booters") who arrive from 06:30 to set up their pitches, and the general public who browse from the same time until 13:00. The flexible indoor option during wet weather ensures the event runs reliably regardless of conditions, removing the uncertainty often associated with outdoor car boots.
What distinguishes Measham Carboot is its accessibility and no-nonsense approach. There's no advance booking required—sellers simply turn up with their vehicles and tables, making participation straightforward for both regular dealers and one-off sellers clearing their homes. The £1 admission fee keeps it affordable for browsers, whilst transparent vehicle pricing (from £8 for cars upwards) removes hidden costs.
The venue actively welcomes families with well-behaved dogs on leads, creating a community-focused atmosphere. Recent policy changes—notably ceasing catering operations—suggest management keeps the focus on the core selling experience rather than peripheral services. The organisers maintain regular communication via Twitter for updates, demonstrating responsive management. Operating from a fixed Measham location builds local reputation and repeat customer bases, making it a reliable fixture in the East Midlands' secondhand goods market.
Services offered
Car boot pitch rentalVan pitch rentalTrailer parkingPublic admissionWeather-protected indoor sales spaceDog-friendly environmentWeekly trading opportunityCommunity marketplace access