BARGAIN hunters keen to grab one-of-a-kind items will be excited to hear that car boot sales across Hampshire have finally returned.

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

This year, car boot sales are expected to see a bumper turnout, as locked down Brits make the most of the chance to cash in their clutter.

In the months we have been in lockdown, many have used to opportunity to clear out their wardrobes and attics, filling bin bags with one mans junk and another mans treasure.

Whilst many have turned to online selling sites such as Facebook marketplace, Gumtree, eBay and Depop, nothing beats a good car boot sale to make a few bob.

You can also cast an eagal-eye over other sellers goods, who knows you may find a gem.

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Here are five car boot sales that are back on in Hampshire:

Hillside Car Boot Sale – Alton

Alton’s dog friendly giant car boot sale has been running since 1990. It is a family run business located in the picturesque rolling hills of Alton.

Sellers: Any Size Car £8, Charities £4

Buyers: £1 between 7am to 8am, Adults 30p after 8am, Children, Disabled & Senior Citizens Free.

Address: Hillside Nurseries, Basingstoke Road, Alton. GU34 4BH

Dates: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to October

Starts: Sellers/Buyers 7am

Weyhill Car Boot Sale – Andover

The highly successful weekly sale operates on a prime site in Weyhill, Andover which attracts lots of passing trade.

Sellers: £7 per car – £12 per large van or trader.

Buyers: Early entry before 8am –£1, early entry 8am to 9am – 50p, entry from 9am – 20p, Children free

Address: Amesbury Road, Weyhill Roundabout, Andover. SP11 8EA

Dates: Every Sunday up to September 26, 2021

Starts: Sellers/Buyers 8am

Ends: 12/1pm 

Eastleigh Market and Car Boot Sale – Eastleigh

Eastleigh’s traditional weekly market and car boot sale takes place every Thursday and Saturday unless there is a major event in the town Centre.

The markets offer a variety of stall-holders selling a range of products such as local produce, household essentials, flowers and plants, entertainment, gifts and more.

Sellers: Cars £5, Vans £10, Trailers extra £5, Table hire £5

Address: Leigh Road/Market Place, Eastleigh. SO50 9FH

Dates: Every Thursday and Saturday

Starts: Sellers 8am, Buyers 9am

Ends: 1pm

New Forest Car Boot Sale – Lymington

Strawberry fields is a friendly and relaxed boot sale that has been running for over 30 years.

Sellers: Cars £7, Vans £9, Car with trailer £+1

Buyers: Free

Address: Strawberry Fields, Southampton Road, Lymington. SO41 8PT

Dates: Every Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday

Starts: Sellers/Buyers 6.30am

Ends: 1pm

Farnborough Car Boot Sale

A weekly car boot sale held on Sunday’s in the Pinehurst multi-storey car park.

Sellers: Small Car £8, Large Car £10, Vans £12, Trailers Small extra £5, large £10.

Buyers: Early between 8.30 to 10.30am £5 per person, After 10.30am 50p no charge for children under 16

Address: Pinehurst multi-storey car park, Pinehurst Roundabout, Farnborough. GU14 7TE

Dates: Every Sunday

Starts: Sellers 8.30am (pre-booked), Buyers 8.30am

Ends: 1.30pm