The Best Markets and Car Boot Sales in Somerset

Somerset is packed with vibrant markets and bustling car boot sales, perfect for bargain hunters, foodies and families alike. From weekly farmers’ markets full of local produce to treasure-filled boot fairs in village fields, there’s always somewhere new to explore. Use this guide to find the best spots for fresh finds, unique gifts and a great day out across the county.

Prockters Farm Car Boot Sale – Taunton

One of the area's established traditional car boots. It’s a good place for a proper rummage through second-hand goods, household items, collectables and unexpected bargains.

Blue Anchor Car Boot – Minehead

A great seasonal car boot close to the coast. It runs on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays through much of the warmer season, plus Wednesdays in summer, making it ideal to combine with a day at Blue Anchor or Minehead.

Frome Market – Frome

Frome is arguably a destination for market lovers, with weekly markets, flea and antiques stalls, farmers' markets and the award-winning Frome Independent. It's especially good for vintage finds, crafts, local food and unusual independent products.

Brean Open Air Market – Brean

A traditional open-air market in one of Somerset's busiest seaside areas. Good for bargain hunting and browsing lots of different stalls, while being easy to combine with Brean's other attractions.

Junction 24 All Weather Car Boot Sale – Bridgwater

Its big advantage has traditionally been the all-weather setup at the Sedgemoor Auction Centre, giving sellers and bargain hunters a substantial venue. Note: its current business listing shows it as temporarily closed, so check before including it as a current recommendation.

Cheddar Car Boot & Market – Cheddar

One of the biggest names for car-boot fans in the area. It combines indoor and outdoor selling, making it more dependable in poor weather, and it's close enough to Cheddar Gorge to build a whole day around the visit.

The Giant Shepton Flea Market – Shepton Mallet

One of the strongest choices for antiques, vintage pieces, collectables, furniture and unusual finds. Its Royal Bath & West Showground setting gives it room for a much bigger flea-market experience than a typical town market.

BASC Grand Car Boot Sale

A traditional car-boot option that's particularly about the thrill of finding cheap second-hand items and one-off bargains rather than polished artisan shopping. Located in Burnham-on-Sea

Yeovil Showground Car Boot Sale – Yeovil

The huge showground provides plenty of space for a substantial outdoor sale. Current 2026 listings show regular Sunday dates, making this a good large-scale rummaging and bargain-hunting choice in South Somerset.

Ilchester Charity Car Boot (April - October) – Ilchester

A particularly nice community option because proceeds help maintain the sports field and support the local community. The 2026 season runs on Sundays from April into October.

Taunton Independent Market & Bridgwater Independent Market

These are more about quality independent traders than second-hand bargains. Expect artisan food and drink, crafts, gifts, fashion and live music; Taunton typically features around 50–60 stalls, while Bridgwater advertises 50+.

St Nicholas Market – Bristol

Just outside Somerset, but absolutely worth including. Trading since 1743, this historic covered market combines more than 60 independent retailers with street food, vintage items, books, gifts, crafts and quirky independent shops.