Car boot sales around Dorset are a staple for many, and there are a few set to be on over the August 2023 bank holiday weekend.

Hunting around a car boot sale for a bargain can be a very enjoyable way to spend a few hours.

Whether you're looking for something in particular or hoping to find the next deal of the century, visiting one is still very popular.

Here is a list of car boot sales that will be taking place over the weekend of Saturday, August 26 to Monday, August 28.

Dorset August bank holiday car boot sales

Bournemouth Airport Car Boot Sale

Address: Chapel Gate Circuit, Parley, Christchurch, BH23 6BL

This car boot sale will be open between 1pm and 4pm on both Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28.

Sellers get access from 11am with any vehicle/trailer costing £7, whilst it will cost buyers £2 per vehicle to enter.

Strictly no dogs are allowed on site.

Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale

Address: Homeland Farm, Wimborne (as stated on their Facebook page)

The Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale runs every Sunday, so at the time of writing it is expected to go ahead on Sunday, August 27.

There is no need for sellers to book, and they can arrive on site from 6.30am.

In terms of cost, it is £5 per car for sellers which goes up slightly for vans and trailers according to size.

Meanwhile, for buyers it costs £1 per vehicle to enter.

Poole Stadium Car Boot Sale

Address: Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BP

This will be open on both Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 with sellers coming in from 10 am and buyers from 12 pm.

For sellers, it costs £8 per vehicle and for buyers, it is £2 per vehicle.

Strictly no dogs are allowed on site.

Lake Gates Car Boot Sale

Address: The Wimborne Showground, Lake Gates, Wimborne, BH21 1EF

The Lake Gates Car Boot Sale will be on from 7am on Saturday, August 26.

Pitches cost £5 for cars and vans, while the cost of car parking is £1.

Dorchester Car Boot Sale

Address: Fairfield Car Park, Dorchester Market, Dorchester DT2 1QS

The Dorchester Car Boot Sale is set to take place on Sunday, August 27 with sellers getting access from 6.30am and buyers from 7am.

Hardstanding and undercover pitches are available, with a single being £8 and a double being £14.

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West Bay Car Boot Sale

Address: Car Park, West Bay, Dorset, DT6 3RS 

The West Bay Car Boot Sale will be running every Sunday until October 29 so it should be taking place on August 27.

The car park will be open at 6.30am for traders to set up, and the public is then allowed in from 7.30am.

Sellers will need to pay £7 for a car and £15 for a large van, and it will finish up at 11am.

Bagwell Farm Car Boot Sale

Address: By the entrance to Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Chickerell, Dorset

The Bagwell Farm Car Boot Sale runs every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday, with gates being open from 7am for sellers and 8am for buyers.

Cars and vans cost £7 per pitch for sellers and it costs £1 to park for buyers.