Newport Carnival's Northwood Car Boot Sales 2026
Newport Carnival hosts car boot sales at the Isle of Wight County Show Ground in Northwood on selected Sundays from March through September, providing a fantastic opportunity to find great items while raising funds for the carnival and its related events. Donations are welcome to support these initiatives, all conducted with the kind permission of the Isle of Wight County Show Ground.
There are refreshments at most of the car boot sales.
There are also toilet facilities on site.
Car Boot Sale Dates 2026
The dates for the first half of the 2026 car boot sale season at Northwood are as follows:
Various Sundays from March through September.
Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society County Show Ground, Northwood, Cowes Road PO31 8QU
28th June
26th July
2nd August
16th August
23rd August
30th August
Date: 24th May
Type: Car Boot & Auto Jumble
Catering: Vivid Catering
Ice Cream: Plaza Ices
Baked Goodies: Cake Delights
Date: 31st May
Type: Car Boot
Catering: Tasty Snacks
Ice Cream: Plaza Ices
Baked Goodies: Cake Delights
Date: 7th June
Type: Car Boot
Catering: A Taste of the Isle
Ice Cream: Plaza Ices
Baked Goodies: Cake Delights
Date: 14th June
Type: Car Boot & Boat Jumble
Catering: Tasty Snacks
Ice Cream: Plaza Ices
Baked Goodies: Cake Delights
Dates are subject to the availability of the County Show Ground. These dates may differ as the year progresses if the showground becomes unavailable due to other events being booked after these dates were published.
We will do our best to update this page and our social media channels on any changes.
Thank you to the Royal Isle of Wight County Show Ground for the use of their field on a regular basis.
Remember, all the dates are subject to cancellations depending on last-minute bookings of the County Show Ground or poor weather.
NEW FOR 2026
26th April
14th June
Sept. TBC
We now have a dedicated area just for boat and marine-related items, bringing together sellers and buyers with everything from nautical equipment to watersports gear – all alongside the main car boot sale.
Whether you’re looking to sell household items, clothes, toys, tools, boat gear, or hidden treasures, or just want to browse for great deals, there’s something for everyone – plenty of bargains to be had!
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a friendly, community event combining a traditional car boot sale with a specialist boat jumble area.
Also, NEW FOR 2026
24th May
Other Dates TBC
Additionally, at selected car boot sales, we now have a dedicated auto jumble area for automobile-related items, bringing together sellers and buyers with everything from vehicle parts to accessories, all alongside the main car boot sale.
Whether you’re looking to sell household items, clothes, toys, tools, vehicle accessories, or simply browse for great deals, there’s something for everyone, with plenty of bargains to be found.
Bring your friends and family along and enjoy a friendly community event combining a traditional car boot sale with a dedicated auto jumble area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seller's Information
Sellers can arrive from 06:30 (NO EARLIER) until 07:30.
DO NOT QUEUE ON THE MAIN ROAD PRIOR TO GATES OPENING – YOU MAY BE TURNED AWAY
There is a single charge for any size vehicle or pitch of up to 10 meters for just £5.
Sellers are to be ready to sell at 08:00 once the gates open for buyers – no selling will occur before this time.
You do not need to book to sell at Northwood; you just turn up and trade.
Any cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page at the earliest opportunity.
Buyer's Information
Buyers can arrive from 07:30, however, they will not be let into the buying field until 08:00.
Buying can start from 08:00 and usually lasts until approx. midday.
Those who wish to use public transport can do so; the Southern Vectis Route 1 bus stops right outside.
There is a minimum suggested donation for buyers for parking/entry fee of £1.
This money goes towards Newport Carnival and our sister events.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
The team will not tolerate abuse.
This is a fun, family-friendly car boot and that is the way it should be.
Anyone overstepping the mark will be asked to leave and will not be welcome to return.
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Catering onsite
There will be a variety of hot and cold drinks along with your usual expectations at a burger van.
We try our best to have a burger van at each car boot, these usually are either:
Taste Buddies, Vivid Catering or Tasty Snacks
They will be at most car boot sales serving you with bacon & sausage baps, burgers & hotdogs, teas and coffees, and so much more in between!
We also have Wight Delights, who create a fantastic range of baked goods who sells at the car boot, make sure you check them out too!
You can find them in the sales field.
*Note that the burger van and ice cream van are subject to availability and other event commitments.
Ice Cream & Drinks
Whether you like a 99 or a ice lolly, one of the best ice cream van traders on the Isle of Wight will be here to serve you.
Plaza Ices is another fantastic Isle of Wight family-owned ice cream van company run by Gary & Debbie Hall and has been supporting Newport Carnival events for several years.
They will be at most car boot sales serving you with your ice cream flavours from 99 whippies to ice lollies along with bean-to-cup coffee, teas and cold drinks.
You can find them in the selling field.
*Note that the burger van and ice cream van are subject to availability and other event commitments.
Join the Isle of Wight Car Boots Facebook Group...
If you are on Facebook, we strongly advise you to join the Isle of Wight Car Boots Facebook Group with all the latest news and information regarding the Island’s forthcoming car boot sales. Anything relating to our car boots will be posted on there.
Please note this web page is rarely updated and should only be used as a guide only.
Do you have some items to sell?
Do you have some unwanted items that you wish to get rid of?
Do you have that wardrobe overflowing with clothes you will never wear again?
Have you got those spontaneous purchases that have never been used, and you want to move them on?
Do you sell at other Island car boot sales?
Or perhaps you have never sold at a car boot sale before and want to give it a try?
If you answer yes to any of the above, then turn up on Sunday morning from 06:30 and pay just £5 per vehicle to have a pitch up to 10 meters in size to sell your items.
Whether you are coming in a Mini or a long-wheelbase van, the price stays the same. Your pitch is not limited to any strict sizing. If you need a 10m area to sell your items, feel free! First-come, first-served, but we will try to accommodate everyone.
The only thing we do suggest is to bring as much as you can, everyone loves a car boot sale!
£5 per pitch | Set up from 06:30 – 07:30
Do NOT arrive before 06:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, on a lead and please car up after them.
Yes, there is plenty of free parking within the field, all we ask for is a small donation (suggested £1) when you walk into the selling field.
You can donate via our collection buckets if you have cash, if not, you can do so via our website – newportcarnival.com/donate.
It costs the seller just £5 for a pitch up to 10 meters in width.
6.30am (but please, no earlier).
Yes, Taste Buddies and The Plaza Ices plan to be at our car boot sales on most occasions.
Yes, there are.
If we are gifted with the unfortunate event of wet weather, we will then endeavour to update the Northwood Car Boot Sales by Newport Carnival Facebook page and post in the Isle of wight car boots Facebook group.
You can find a list of dates on our website above.
Yes, the Route 1 Southern Vectis bus passes the site very frequently.
Find the timetable here – https://www.islandbuses.info/services/SVCT/1
Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society County Show Ground, Northwood, Cowes Road PO31 8QU
No, you just turn up.