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Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk

We've found all you need to know about Markets and Boot Sales in Suffolk.

First we've got Regular Markets and Boot Sales, or, if you are looking for single events and Craft Markets, please click on the months below to see One-Off Markets and Boot Sales for that month

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Bygones of Needham Market

Bygones of Needham Market

If you enjoy seeking out treasures or bargains, then look no further than Bygones of Needham Market


Regular Country/Craft and Flea Markets

Country Markets - Home-made, home-grown, hand-crafted.

Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk


Country Markets offer a truly local shopping experience. Many markets serve refreshments - a place to catch up with friends and enjoy a coffee, Freshly-baked cakes, pastries and savouries, Jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys, Eggs and honey, Home-grown fruit and vegetables in season, Well-known and unusual plants, Cut flowers, Traditional and contemporary crafts, eg cards, pottery, jewellery, stained glass, needlecrafts, Many markets offer an order service. Locations below:

Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk


Beccles - Fridays from 9.30am to 11.00am
Bungay - Thursdays from 9.15am to 11.00am
Bury St Edmunds - Wednesdays and Fridays from 8.30am to 11.00am
Eye - Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.00am
Felixstowe - Fridays from 10.00am to 11.00am
Framlingham - Tuesdays from 9.15 to 11.00am
Halesworth - Fridays from 10.00am to 11.15am
Ipswich - Thursdays from 10.15am to 11.30am
Martlesham Heath - Tuesdays from 9.00am to 10.00am
Newmarket - Tuesdays from 9.00am to 1.00pm
Orford - Saturdays from 9.30am to 10.30am
Southwold - Fridays from 9.30am to 12 noon.
Woodbridge - Thursdays 10.00am to 11.15am

For more information see: www.country-markets.co.uk/suffolk

Crafts and Produce Market at Yoxford Village Hall (Last Sunday of the month 10.30am-3pm.)
There will be - Crafts, embroidery, knitting, sewing, paintings, home-grown produce, cakes, jams, chutneys and organic vegetables.



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Flea Market/Brocante at Yoxford Village Hall on the second Saturday of each month.

Hoxne Artisan Market at St Edmunds Village Hall on every 2nd Saturday
All handcrafted goods and foods. For more information see:
What's on Suffolk - May

Regular Local Markets

Bury St Edmunds Market - Wednesday, Saturday
This is a vibrant and busy market held on Cornhill with around 70 stalls.
There's also a Craft market held on Wednesdays at the Corn Exchange.



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Bury St Edmunds Indoor Market - First Sunday of the Month
An Indoor Market is held at the Atheneaum, selling antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac.

Middenhall Market - Fridays
This is an ancient market held in the Market Place and surrounding streets. There's around 35 stalls selling the freshest flowers, fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, clothing, rugs, cards and stationery and more!

Newmarket Market - Tuesday, Saturday
Held in the Market Square, there is around 40 stalls selling a variety of goods, including lots of fresh produce. The market is open 9am - 3pm.

Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk


Stowmarket Market - Thursday, Saturday
There's around 60 stalls selling lots of fresh food, clothing, jewellery, shoes, pet supplies and greetings cards. It's a great place for a bargain!
For more information, check out their website.

Sudbury Market - Thursday, Saturday
Sudbury Market has just celebrated its 1000th birthday! It's still a lively market held on Market Hill twice weekly.

Rougham Airfield Sunday Market/Farmers Market & Car Boot - Fortnightly from 11th March through to 21st October 2012
With areas of Farmers Market. Craft Marquees, Home & Garden, General Market Stalls, Fun for the Children, Food and Refreshments, Car Boot Area.
Open 10 am - 3pm Free Car Parking and admission to general public
Something for everyone.
Visit www.themarketplace.org.uk for further details
Enquires: bookings@themarketplace.org.uk Tel: 07870 437264

Regular Car Boots

Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk


Africa Alive Car Boot Sale - Lowestoft
Africa Alive Wildlife Park, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Huge bootsale near Lowestoft , always busy , 2 large carparks
Contact Tel: 01953 715319

Aldeburgh Car Boot Sale - Aldeburgh (Sunday between Apr - Oct)
School Field, Park Road, , Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Friendly boot sale where all pitch fees go to lacal charities.
Contact Tel: 07709962270, email: annrobhey@btinternet.com

Bungay Lions Car Boot (Sunday, Jul - Sep)
Skinner's Meadow, St John's Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35
Contact Tel: 01502 717337 email: LionPeterF@aol.com

Bury St Edmunds Car Boot Sale (Saturday, Mar - Nov)
Newmarket Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP33 3TQ
Contact Tel: 07840 041880 email: info@bootgroup.com

Dan's Meadow Sunday Late Riser Car Boot Sales (Sunday, 15 Apr 2012 – Dec 2012)
Monthly Sunday Late Riser Car Boot Sales, Toilets and Refreshments, £0.50 or donation car park fee in support of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Contact: enquiries@dansmeadow.com, Dan's Meadow Events, Tel: 01394 386751, Mob: 07802 947994
Venue Address: Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4RW

Eriswell Hall Barns Car Boot (Every 2nd Saturday)
EriswellRoad, Little Eriswell, Lakenheath, IP27 9AH
We have 200 spaces with a large car park in beautifull surroundings, around a grade 2 listed building.
For more info see: Eriswell Hall Barns

Home Farm Car Boot Sale - Bury St Edmunds (Saturday Mar - Dec)
Home Farm, Fornham Lane, Westley, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TQ
Beside A1302 Newmarket Road, near A14 junction.
Contact Tel: 07840 041880, email: info@bootgroup.com



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Lions Club Car Boot Car Boot Sale - Ipswich (Sundays All year round)
Portman Road Car Park, Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DA
email: ipswich-lions@anglianet.co.uk
www.ipswich-lions.anglianet.co.uk/carboot.htm

Melton Car Boot (Boobby Moore Trust) (Saturday, May - Sep)
Melton Playing Field, Main Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk
The event is for charity, cancer research. The Bobby Moore Trust. Charity No.: 1089646
Contact Tel: 01394 386124

Needham Market Carboot (Wednesday and Saturday, Feb - Dec)
Coddenham Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8NH
Contact Tel: 07717 741340

Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk


Rougham Airfield Car Boot Sale - Bury St Edmunds (fortnightly from 11th March 2012 through to 21st October 2012)
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 2ND
Excellent location with easy access just off the A14 and only 5 minute walk away from residents of Moreton Hall and outskirts of the town of Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages of Thurston, Great Barton, Pakenham, Rougham and many others.
Contact Tel: 07870437264, email: bookings@themarketplace.org.uk

Stonham Barns Car Boot Sale
Weekly and on-going Car Boot - First one 13th May. The venue has permanent toilets and disabled features, Bouncy castle and children's playground. We have all weather covers so the car Boot will continue irrespective of weather. As well as a great venue for a Car Boot Sale the venue has everything from an Antique Shop a Vintage furniture and fabric shop, Post Office, Toy Shop, Golf, Gardening shop, Clothes shops, Furniture and bed shops, pet shop and an owl sanctuary.
Venue Address: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT
Any information please call Simon Tilley on 07817 539168

Suffolk Showground Car Boot Sale - Ipswich (Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday Jul - Sep)
Please see Trinity Park, Ipswich.

Thorpeness Car Boot Sale - Aldringham (Last Sunday in the Month Apr - Sep)
Cricket Field, , Thorpeness, Aldringham, Suffolk, IP16 4NB
Lovely picturesque setting. follow your visit to the car boot sale with a drink the sports and social club and a walk on the beach.
Contact Tel: 01728 452014

Thorpeness Indoor Car Boot Sale (Sunday, End of May - Sep)
Ogilvie Hall, Thorpeness, Suffolk, IP16 4NA
Contact Tel: 01728 746529, email: lynjones143@btinternet.com

Woolpit Car Sale Car Boot Sale - Bury St Edmunds (Sunday from End of Jan - Mid Dec)
Bury Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contact Tel: 01284 386228



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Markets and Boot Sales in January



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Markets and Boot Sales in February

11th February 2012 - Craft Market at Newmarket Market Square
8.00am - 3.00pm
Craft market all crafts welcome
Contact: Andy Neal on 07884493292
Venue Address: follow Exening Rd towards newmarket past the hospital on the left hand side, the road bends around to the left with the market square directly ahead of you.Located 100 yds from the bus station
Postcode: CB8 8EQ



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Markets and Boot Sales in March

3rd March - Produce & Craft Market at Jimmy's Farm
For more details see: Jimmy's Farm

4th March - Table Sale at Assington Barn
10am to 2pm (Stall Holders 9am - please phone to book space)
Boot Fair without the car! Stall holders will be able to unload and sell their wares from a table in our Polytunnel £6.50 per pitch or outside at £5.00 per pitch. Bring you own table!
Free entry to visitors, Stall Holders £6.50 inside, £5.00 outside
Venue Address: The Street, Assington, Sudbury, CO10 5LW

25th March - Community Market at The Bridge Project
Community Market

9am - 12pm
An opportunity for local people to buy and sell produce e.g cakes, plants crafts. The first of what will become a monthly event. Please contact us if you would like a stall (£10)
Free Entry
Telephone: 01787 313691
Venue Address: The Bridge Project, Bradbury Courtyard, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU

Markets and Boot Sales in April

7th April - Woodbridge Vintage & Modern Market at The Shire Hall and Market Hill
10am to 4pm
A choice selection of vintage and modern stalls stuffed with stylish retro fashions, furniture and unusual finds, alongside modern homewares from local designers and a tasty smorgasbord of local food and drink. Putting the enjoyment back into Saturday shopping!
Don't forget to visit the Woodbridge Antiques Centre stand to see their wonderful treasures.
Free Entry.
See: Deben Events
Venue Address: The Shire Hall and Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP

7th April - Produce & Craft Market at Jimmy's Farm
For more details see: Jimmy's Farm

Markets and Boot Sales in May

5th May - Produce & Craft Market at Jimmy's Farm
For more details see: Jimmy's Farm

6th May - Craft Market at Genesis Orwell Mencap
11.00 till 4.00
Genesis Orwell Mencap
Wanting a new look for the Spring? Visit us at our Craft Market for those unique items.
Contact: 01473 723888 or see: www.orwellmencap.co.uk
Venue Address: 6 Wright Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JG


6th May - BECCLES ANTIQUES STREET MARKET at BACCLES TOWN CENTRE
08.00-16.30
The first of the two Beccles Antiques Street Markets held in the centre of Beccles will take place on Sunday 6th May, Bank Holiday weekend (the second being on 2nd September). From its launch in 2009 this event has become an established date in the antique dealers and collectors calendar. The market boasts a varied and interesting collection of both general and specialist dealers selling a wide range of antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage design and decorative items. The dealers are experts in their field and are quite happy to share their knowledge and expertise with collectors. In fact it is the great selection of antiques on offer that make this market so successful and creates a wonderful atmosphere that is much commented on.
Many of the local shops and restaurants are open that day and first class catering is incorporated into the market; including a Suffolk Hog Roast, Local Ice Cream, Coffee and even a Beer Tent for those in need of liquid refreshment after a busy day buying. Plenty of parking and well signposted. If you haven’t been before you really should give it a visit and experience the pleasure of a busy outdoor specialist market and the wonderful town of Beccles.

Contact: Kate Lee at kates.lee@virgin.net or 01502 711174
Venue Address: BECCLES TOWN CENTRE, NR34 9HA



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12th May Car Boot Sale at Bildeston School Playing Fields, IP7 7EU
9 am - 12 Noon, Sellers from 8am. £5 car/£7 trailers/vans.
No dogs on field; Refreshments; in aid of PTFA funds.
For more information contact Lorraine on 01449 740939 or 07584 081476.
Venue Address: Bildeston Primary School, Newberry Road, Bildeston, IP7 7EU - just off the B1115, the main road through Bildeston, behind the Doctors Surgery, and will be signposted in the village.

13th May - Car Boot Sale at Stonham Barns
As well as a great venue for a Car Boot Sale the venue has everything from an Antique Shop a Vintage furniture and fabric shop, Post Office, Toy Shop, Golf, Gardening shop, Clothes shops, Furniture and bed shops, pet shop and an owl sanctuary. 7.30am for buyers.
Any information please call Simon Tilley on 07817 539168
Venue Address: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT

20th May - Car Boot Sale at Stonham Barns
Weekly Car Boot Sale with permanent toilets and disabled features. Bouncy castle and children's playground. We are offering half price entry to the Car Boot Sale in May. Cars £3.50 Vans £5 and Large vans £7.50. Also we have all weather covers so the car Boot will continue irrespective of weather.
Any information please call Simon Tilley on 07817 539168
Venue Address: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT

20th May - Ipswich Waterfront Market
Ipswich Waterfront Market

10am-4pm
Over 40 stalls from Crafts to Vintage to Gifts will be taking part along the Ipswich Waterfront. Great Family Day Out! Organised by Ipswich Waterfront Action with support from Ipswich Borough Council

For more details contact Jay Harvey on 0773 199 1669 or jay@waterfrontaction.co.uk or check out www.IpswichWaterFrontMarkets.co.uk
Venue Address: Ipswich Waterfront

27th May - Car boot sale at Cliff Lane Primary School
10 am to 12 noon
Car boot sale at Cliff Lane Primary School. £5 per ptich in advance.
Contact: Jo 07709 934570
Venue Address: Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PJ



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Markets and Boot Sales in June

2nd June - Produce & Craft Market at Jimmy's Farm
For more details see: Jimmy's Farm

3rd June - Jumpin' Jubilee Vintage Market at Snape Maltings
10am to 4pm
A jubilee jamboree of a vintage market, packed with over 50 traders selling a right royal mix of achingly cool retro fashions, must-have interior pieces, jewellery, one-off finds and classic designs. Come along and be a regal retro eagle!
Free Entry.
See: Deben Events
Venue Address: Snape Maltings, near Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR

23rd June Newmarket's Something For Everyone Market
10am til 3pm King Edward VII Memorial Hall
''Something For Everyone'' From Cakes to Jewellery, Children's Clothes, Puzzles and Toys to Candles, Avon, Body Shop and Jamie Oliver at Home to Usborne Books, Handbags to Nappy Cakes.
Should also be Nail Technicians happy to give your nails a tidy, trim or polish as well various meat and confectionery stalls there really should be something for everyone!
Contact Jenni Liles at jen@tobelliescloset.com for further information or to book a stall.
Venue Address: High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk. CB8 8JP. (Opposite end of the High Street to the Clock Tower, located in front of the Memorial Gardens/Park).

Markets and Boot Sales in July

7th July - Produce & Craft Market at Jimmy's Farm
For more details see: Jimmy's Farm

7th July - Woodbridge Vintage & Modern Market at The Shire Hall and Market Hill
10am to 4pm
Get set for some sizzling summer finds at Suffolk's coolest vintage and modern market. Want chi-chi retro fashions, classic furniture and unique pieces for your home? You got it! Over 50 stalls laden with lovely things for you to peruse and treat yourself.
Free Entry.
See: Deben Events
Venue Address: The Shire Hall and Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP

Markets and Boot Sales in August

4th August - Produce & Craft Market at Jimmy's Farm
For more details see: Jimmy's Farm

5th August - Great British Vintage Market @ Snape Maltings
10am to 4pm
What a British summer was made for - the Great British Vintage Market at Snape Maltings. An enticing mix of vintage traders selling choice pieces, classic fashions, cool interior pieces and much more... Then settle down for a slap-up lunch and take a late-afternoon riverside walk. Ahhh, summer in Suffolk!
Free Entry.
See: Deben Events
Venue Address: Snape Maltings, near Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR

Markets and Boot Sales in September

8th September - Woodbridge Vintage & Modern Market at The Shire Hall and Market Hill
10am to 4pm
Kick-back in the relaxed setting of one of Suffolk's most attractive market towns and enjoy some real retail therapy. Over 50 traders selling some fab vintage finds, show-stopping fashions, cool interior pieces and homewares. Then there's the locally made designs, bang on trend fashions and tasty local food and drink. Miss it? You'd be mad!
Free Entry.
See: Deben Events
Venue Address: The Shire Hall and Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP

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Markets and Boot Sales in November

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Markets and Boot Sales in December


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