Car Boot Sale

Tripes Farm is well known in the area for hosting the biggest boot fairs. We host 14 car boot sales each year. Not only do you get a bargain or two , you get a breathe of fresh air and the peaceful views of the Kent Country as it has been for 100's of years.

The sales are managed professionally and there are on site facilities to make your 'bargain hunting' even more enjoyable. Below is the schedule for the forthcoming boot sales this year.

Telephone 01689 876602 for all enquiries. On a 'Sale' day the number will have a recorded message to advise on the status. Gates open at 6am for sellers and early birds! The majority of sellers/buyers arrive at 7am. The boot sale has no 'closing' time but will 'quieten down' around 1pm. Prices click here

** NB: You do not have to book in advance, simply turn up on the day! **

Car Boot Sale Dates as of the 20/11/2008

Car Boot Sale Dates for 2009 (Proposed)

Sunday 22nd March 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 5th April 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 19th April 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 3rd May 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 17th May 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 31st May 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 14th June 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 28th June 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 12th July 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 26th July 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 9th August 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 23rd August 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 6th September 2009 Scheduled
Sunday 20th September 2009 Scheduled

2009 BANK HOLIDAYS FALL ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
April 13th.-Easter Monday
May 4th, and May 25th.
August 31st

** Boot Sale Status 'updated': 20/11/2008 18:49

For more information contact bootsales@tripesfarm.co.uk

*Due to the 'nature' of an open air event on soft ground, we sometimes have to cancel and reschedule Sales due to bad weather. In these scenarios we do our best to update this website and the Boot Sale phone answer message. If a sale is cancelled a sign is placed at the gate at 6am on the Sunday.

Disclaimer

The Rules

The 'Boot Sales' are licensed* and are regulated by the local authority (The London Borough of Bromley). There are guidelines that we have to adhere to to ensure that we make your 'bargain hunting' as safe and as enjoyable to all as possible.

1. When trading at the boot sale, ALL 'sellers' are required to display a disclaimer in the windscreen of the vehicle that they are selling from. This is given to you when you arrive by our gate marshal.
2. The selling and buying of tobacco, alcoholic drink, drugs, pirated media and pornography is strictly prohibited. (Abuse of this rule is not dealt with by us but by the police and will be enforced at ALL tines by our stewards.)
3. The selling of stolen goods, of course, is strictly prohibited and it is not uncommon for plan clothed police to be observing areas within the boot sale.
4. Our customer car park is provided for you and is marshalled by our stewards. We ask that when driving on the farmland that you stick to the designated parking and driving areas and follow the signs. Do not deviate from these areas as driving 'off road' is very dangerous and can damage arable farm land.
5. Toilets are provided for you (please use them!).
6. Refreshments are provided by the many refreshment stalls that regularly attend the boot sales week in week out.
7. Heath and safety. Your safety is our main priority. The boot sale area is clearly marked out and is always patrolled by our stewards. Please do not 'wander off' onto the farmland as machinery and uneven land can be very dangerous and these areas are not patrolled by the stewards.
8. All our stewards carry 2 way radios and are there to assist you. They are clearly visible with their 'Florissant' waist-coats. They are the first point of any query and will be happy to assist.
9. You MUST take ALL rubbish and unsold items home with you. You cannot simply leave it on the field.

* The license referred to is the 'Boot fair occasional sale licence'. The details of this can be found at the LBB website.