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Great grub at a market near you SW Wales has some of the best places to get fresh local produce in the country, along with lots of other markets that sell all manner of hidden gems. Where do you go to pick up a bargain, or get your grub?

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Alwyn Roberts, Pembrokeshire
Fishguard Market has to be the best- fact! Cracking fish sold there by Geesey, I love a bit of smoked haddock!
Tue May 26 17:25:13 2009

LISA, AMMANFORD
Llanelli multi-storey car park carboot sale starts 2009 sunday march 15th, 26th april 12th and 26th , from may 1st weekly every sunday, buyers 7.30 am til 1 am £8.00 per pitch
Tue Mar 24 15:39:42 2009

carol wombourne
Best market, has got to be Carew - loads of bargains.
Fri Nov 7 11:58:45 2008

Anthony from Neath
Could someone tell me what time I need to be at Stormy Down to sell in car boot sale on Sunday and please give me directions?
Mon Sep 29 16:16:07 2008

Vicky
Does anyone know what time the car boot sale opens on a Wednesday at Clydach Market? Also is it any good
Sat Sep 6 14:52:59 2008

Roger Hawkes, Ammanford
Llanelli Car Boot on the Multi Storey Car Park in Murray Street..Under cover... every Sunday. Open to sellers from 7.30am, to buyers from 8.30am. £7 per car.
Mon Sep 1 12:43:47 2008

Amy
Clydach Market + Car Boot,
Car Boot is on fridays 4 - 7ish, wednesdays (not sure what time it starts think its about half 7 or earlier and the market is on sunday which has got a car boot area - starts at about half 8 I think, dont know the exact start times but I will find out sunday for you all, the exact times, and if you want to do a boot the exact times to be there although if you want to do it on the friday be there between 3 and half past. As I said I will find out the exact times sunday.
Amy

Mon Aug 18 10:54:44 2008

Gemma from Swansea
hi im wanting to do a car boot sale, but work saturdays are there any on in the week or even a sunday?
Mon Aug 4 15:36:15 2008

june price cardiff
I am visiting Swansea tomorrow morning. Are there any car boot sales, markets etcin the area on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays please.
Mon Aug 4 15:32:36 2008

Mark Shilton, Swansea
Why has not one of all of the above comments answered what time Julians starts on Sundays in Swansea... I have done it once before but i cant remember what time i got there .... i think it was around 0800 hrs but can tbe sure. Singleton is amazing but recently they are turning people away BEFORE 0530 hrs ..im known regular and only just got thru by playing my face - and still got stuck on the curb! VERY VERY BUSY!!! But worth it you can clear £500 - £1000 easily with the right stuff. Clydach is good on Wednesdays allindoor with a few spaces out the back (outdoor) be there by 0700 at! the latest - they have recently started doin Fridays which have peterred off but with a little support from all you keen booters stands to be one of the best starts 1500 but recently been 1400 hrs. Carmarthen Showground - i havent done it but said to be good. Stormy Down Bridgend - excellent but be there before 0600 hrs on Sundays. Bessemmer Road in Cardiff Saturdays and Sundays - DONT Get there before 0900 hrs as it is on a fruit market which is open until that point...
Mon Aug 4 15:31:58 2008

Anthony from Ponthenry
Is there a market in Carew on Tuesday? Thank you.
Wed Jun 11 13:12:51 2008

Pablo , Merthyr
Singleton is the best car booty around - I normally do about £200 with bric a brac at other car boots but on Singleton I always clear £500 (really!) By the way ignore the idiots who say it's on a Sunday IT IS ON A SATURDAY and be there at about 4.30/4.45am if you want a pitch in the summer.(posted May 2008)
Tue May 27 14:14:29 2008

Sue Jay from Swansea
Can anyone tell me if there are any carboots on weekdays, not just weekends? Thanks.
Mon May 19 16:37:21 2008

Ned from Tipperary
I'm going to Wales in August and would like to know the best places for car boot sales
Thu Apr 3 10:27:42 2008

Oweilda
Can anyone tell me where and when is the nearest car boot sale near Caerphilly?
Fri Feb 8 10:44:53 2008

nelson
Singleton Hospital Car Boot sale on a Sunday morning they open the gates at 5.30am and a line of vehicles at the gateby 6.15am its nearly full and there's even buyers at this time in the morning.
Wed Nov 14 12:02:44 2007

Debs of Swansea
I would like to do a bootsale at Singleton but have been told be there early otherwise those who have set up will come to your stall when you arrive and start rummaging before u have had any time to put stall up - I'd think id panic if this started happening as I'm new to this.
Wed Oct 24 09:28:57 2007

michelle lee neath
Clydach car boot on a Wed has more - you can get a haircut there for £3 for a man, £5 for a woman - just go into the unit and take a number giving you a chance to grab a bargain give them a try you wont be sorry - it's open at 9am
Wed Oct 24 09:13:19 2007

Tony from Morriston, Swansea
Hi everyone!! I am a newby at this so need as much help as possible. Got lots of stuff that needs to get rid off (old laptops, VCR recorder, coffe table, tons of clothes!!!) What would be the best way to sell it? How much will it cost me to be able to sell them in a boot sale? Which one is the best? How does it work? Hope anyone can through me some light. Many thanks
Tue Sep 25 09:55:41 2007

Rhian from Glynneath
Does anyone know about anything about Clydach boot sale? Is it all indoors and do you take the car inside or park outside and carry everything in? Also is it well attended? Thanks for any info.
Thu Aug 23 16:44:56 2007

Helen from Carmarthen
Is there a car boot/market in the Bridgend area which is held on a Saturday.
Thu Aug 23 16:27:22 2007

CHRISSY SWANSEA
Carboot sale every Sunday 11am to 3pm. Great time. Be there by 10am. £5 to sell. Abercrave Hafan y Coed.
Thu Aug 23 16:21:08 2007

Mart&Bev from Rhymney
stormydown now has a car boot sale starting on wednesday 25 july ... so it will be every wednesday as well as sundays. Cool
Mon Jul 30 17:08:45 2007

Amy from Swansea
I've done the Clydach market on a Wednesday and its best to be there by around 6, but chances are you can still find a stall at around 7. Tables cost £7 each, you just find one and someone will come around to collect the money off you!
Mon Jul 30 17:01:04 2007

rebecca swansea
Can anyone tell me when the Mumbles car boot is please?
Mon Jul 16 11:36:54 2007

Rhian, Neath
Does anyone know what time is best to be at the singleton boot sale?
Mon Jul 16 11:23:27 2007

Rhian, Neath
Does anyone know what time is best to be at the singleton boot sale? Also, it is in the car park tomorrow isnt it?
Mon Jul 16 11:09:40 2007

Craig Jenkins from Beddau
I`ve done Stormy a couple of times, it`s every sunday morning, I`m usually there for 7am. Very busy as long as its not raining. If your going from Efail Isaf you need to get on to the motorway until the Pyle junction I think it`s 37, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout, then take the 3rd exit off the next roundabout again, you`ll now be on a dual carriageway, keep driving until you get to a right turning, there`s 2 very close together take second one, there`s a phonebox on the corner of the one your meant to take. Drive for about 100 yards turn right and left at the gates and your there. Can anyone tell me when there`s a car boot sale in Porthcawl?
Fri Jul 6 13:39:47 2007

geoff pugh from swansea
I'm looking to have a stall in a car boot sale any local, how much and on what days? Any information would be great
Fri Jul 6 12:53:30 2007

ema from chepstow
Stormy Down market has a huge bootsale on a sunday but you must get there very early to have a indoor pitch, all the regulars get there first, unless you are early, as in 6 ish! Otherwise you are outside especially in this weather it wont be fun!!!
Fri Jun 29 09:18:01 2007

Dale Messer Swansea
Hi can anyone tell me if I can sell homemade fairy cakes at Singleton boot sale. I also would like to sell some plants and pond snails, tell me more please?
Tue Jun 19 14:40:13 2007

Tony from Swansea
This area has a fantastic range of local produce markets which are really being developed by some hard-working people interested in seeing the food scene and their communities develop - there's loads of info on Food Passion for Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower
Wed Apr 25 15:28:50 2007

Sussie
I need to find out where and when the car boot is at stormy down? Can anyone tell me?
Wed Mar 28 09:05:28 2007

kathy
Singleton boot sale swansea is opposite the actual hospital on sat mornings. Get there by sixish - Julians is on a Sunday. Never sold there but been to visit.
Fri Mar 16 10:46:58 2007

Robin from Gower
All the farmers markets are good, but not all publicise. Try Merthyr, Mumbles, Penclawdd, Porthcawl, Newport, Cardiff Riverside and Cowbridge. They are the best though we haven't yet been to the new Swansea Marina market.
Tue Feb 6 10:19:57 2007

Mehefin of CCP
Clydach Local Craft and Produce Market is getting better all the time. Last Saturday of the month 9.30 'til 12.30 at the Clydach Community Hall. Try it.
Fri Jan 5 12:29:38 2007

Jason Birch from Brecon
Are there any car boots down south wales every Sat please?
Mon Dec 11 09:13:14 2006

Nic from Swansea
Can anyone give me a list of boot sales in Swansea Llanelli etc telling me what days and best times thanks.
Thu Nov 30 09:02:29 2006

Alyson, Swansea
Does anyone know any car boot sales on a Sunday i.e. Morriston Hospital, Clydach Market and what time I have to be there?
Mon Nov 13 09:42:59 2006

helen from Cardiff
Does anyone know what the best car boot sales are on a Saturday and Sunday - preferably Sunday? Is the Bridgend one still running and what's it like?
Mon Oct 16 10:59:43 2006

Ryan Pascall: Manselton
Hi all, I am interested in going to Julian's this sunday (1st October). Can anyone tell me what time I should arrive to stand the best chance fo getting a space to put my stall? Many thanks.
Thu Sep 28 08:57:37 2006

Jane- Abertillery
I'm looking for a big car boot sale for Sunday 23rd, there used to be a great one near Porthcawl, partly indoor partly outdoor. If anyone knows of a great one in south/mid wales I would love to hear about it
Mon Sep 25 08:59:58 2006

Sarah Swansea
I went to Julians on the Aug bank hol weekend. It started at about 7am but its probably later at this time of the year.
Mon Sep 25 08:54:14 2006

Bethan Neath
Can anyone tell me when Clydach boot sale is on as I got it wrong last time and turned up on market day not boot sale day? When should I get there? Is it a good one? Are they all about the same price? What time does the Julians one kick off?
Wed Sep 20 09:00:28 2006

Rose from Bristol
Coming camping in Neath area this Saturday and Sunday, after good car boot sales for 50's bargains-please help!! Prepared to drive quite a way for a really special one...
Tue Sep 19 08:59:36 2006

Suji from Haverfordwest
Can anyone please tell me how to get to Carew Market? I am in desparate need for second hand baby cot or cot bed and new to Wales.I was told there is a second hand baby store in this market.
Fri Sep 8 14:44:44 2006

Carly Swansea
Is there a indoor car boot sale in Swansea? I usually go to the one in Julians car park but because of the weather I would prefer to go to a local indoor car boot sale.
Mon Sep 4 09:03:32 2006

sarah from swansea
i went to Singleton car boot on Saturday last and even tho weather was a bit unpredictable it was excellent. Also went to Julians and Llanelli on Sunday morning - very good too tho not quite up to standard of Singleton yet. All in all i was very pleased and will definitely go again.
Tue Aug 29 10:30:49 2006

Sarah
A really good indoor bootsale, for when the weather bad, is bridgens multi story carpark, behind police station on a sunday.
Mon Aug 21 08:56:32 2006

Christine of Swansea
Hi can anyone tell me when and where the Morriston booty is?
Wed Aug 16 11:47:30 2006

Ally from Abertillery
Stormy Down is every Sunday and there is one on August bank holiday Monday as well. It starts early around 7am and it is opposite Happy Valley caravan park near the civic amenties site. Follow the cars theres always a convoy!
Fri Aug 11 15:17:05 2006

Rachel from Burry Port
Does Llanelli have a car boot sale still? When, and what time is the best time to go? thanks
Mon Aug 7 10:17:42 2006

cas from monmouth
is clydach market on thursdays?
Wed Jul 19 08:42:52 2006

Rachel FROM R.C.T
I know there is a car boot sale in stormy down, but i dont know what days and the time. Does any1 know the answers please?
Fri Jul 7 09:10:04 2006

jones from swansea
does anyone know the organisers name and tel number of the singleton hospital car boot?
Fri Jul 7 08:59:13 2006

kellie of llanelli
got loads of designer clothes to sell which car boot sales would be best for this please and what time is early
Wed Jul 5 13:57:43 2006

Lynsey From Llanelli
Singleton Car boot Sale is on a Saturday if weather is fine be there for 5am or you've no chance of a stall, Julians is on a Sunday. Can anyone else tell me of other car boot sales in the area especially on a Saturday as I feel like a change.
Mon Jun 12 09:19:18 2006

Bill Stickers
Julians Supermarkets Ltd - 4.1 miles NW - Swansea Rd, Garngoch, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4LT - 01792 894927 ....BOOTSALE. Was Sundays not sure if it's changed to Saturday. Very good venue!!
Fri May 12 08:54:16 2006

Marie from Gowerton
Swansea Market is full of local produce. I enjoy picking up some lovely hot welsh cakes and the fresh seafood is the best aroud. The long sweet stall is my favourite. Is great to see the old fashioned sweets and there is a wide range to choose from.
Tue Apr 4 12:37:22 2006

Candy Tomkins from usk
hi could someone tell me where the singleton boot fair is held near too and when the next time it is held.thanks candy
Tue Mar 14 21:51:47 2006

gloria from swansea
i love singeltoncar boot on saturday mornings there are loads of bargins and ther even have loverly freeshly baked hot welsh cakes
Fri Mar 10 16:00:14 2006

Bill from Sansea
Two questions, please can someone clarify for me... Is Singleton Car Boot every Saturday or Sunday? What time should i arrive if i've got stuff to sell, someone told me 5.00am! is that right?
Tue Feb 21 14:26:44 2006

andy from merthyr
singleton bootsale is on a saterday not a sunday as someone just posted my advice is in the summer get there as early as you can honest it gets packed very quick....
Mon Feb 20 17:14:17 2006

Matt P, Swansea,
Is the Singleton Hospital Car Boot sale every suday? what sort time does it start and finsih as well? Thanks.
Sun Jan 29 15:51:00 2006

marion neath
can anybody tell me where indoor car boot sales are held & what days please,
Sat Jan 28 13:36:05 2006

Kirsty, Port Talbot
Does anyone know if Singletons Car Boot is on a Saturday or Sunday? and what time should i turn up? Thanks!
Fri Jan 20 14:01:01 2006

claire thomas, port talbot
please could you tell me where all car boot and markets are in the swansea to bridgend areas and what days are they thanks.
Fri Jan 6 14:33:47 2006

Eddie From Neath
New to the Area and need to 'Car Boot!' Wheres best on a saturday, and can I just turn up?
Fri Jan 6 13:04:15 2006

Daniel from Llanelli
could someone advise me of the best car boot sale in the Swansea, Carmarthenshire area. Are there procedures or do you just turn up. What time, Day etc. Thanks.
Sat Dec 10 11:42:40 2005

Nicola Abbott from Sketty
Yes I agree, Sketty Local Produce Market is great! Loads of excellent things to buy and a lovely morning out!
Tue Dec 6 20:42:56 2005

Ioan Davies from Swansea
Sketty Local Produce Market is small but perfectly formed, with everything you need! There is a wide range of local vegetables, meats etc. and buying directly from the producers means guaranteed quality and excellent service! First Saturday monthly in the Scout Hall, next to St. Paul's Church in Sketty.
Tue Dec 6 09:36:26 2005

Alison Neath
I love Singleton car boot sale, they have lots of stuff there to buy and to sell, it's grand, going to be a cold one this weekend though!! Hope it's busy, got my kids xmas prezzies depending on it!!
Fri Nov 25 16:13:16 2005

Leanne Swansea
Are there any boot sales on a Tuesday? Can some please let me know thanx.
Mon Nov 14 16:34:05 2005

Debbie Evans Aberdare
Can anyone tell me where I can find a good indoor bootsale??
Thu Nov 3 00:16:03 2005

Big Mike from Sandfields
Yeah I agree, Swansea Market is a quality outlet, if you can't find what you're looking for here, it obviously hasn't been invented yet.
Fri Oct 21 10:46:23 2005

Matthew Brennan from Longford
I agree with Gareth Evans, Swansea market is the place to go. I get all my skincare products here, and swimming accessories, like floats and armbands. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
Tue Oct 18 10:06:05 2005

Gareth Evans from Croesgoch
I love visiting Swansea market! They have everything you could wish for from food to jewellery to pets! I have made many interesting purchases here including a toupee for my balding head! Visit if your in the area!
Mon Oct 17 14:27:26 2005

Mike Swansea
Singleton booty on a Saturday absolutely class havent tried Morriston as of yet what day is it on ????
Fri Oct 14 22:46:35 2005

Tina, Llanelli
Does anyone know of an indoor car boot sale in Swansea/ Llanelli /Carmarthen area?
Fri Oct 7 23:59:15 2005

Emma from Llanelli
I have heard that Julians Car Boot Sale has changed from a Sunday to a Saturday, does anybody know if this is true and has a contact number for the pitch? Thanks.
Fri Sep 30 11:22:57 2005

Sarah, Burry Port
I desperately need to do the Morriston and Singleton car boot sales next weekend, and was wondering if anyone could tell me the best time to turn up at each of these? I have heard be at Singleton for 4am or miss out big style :|
Sun Sep 18 12:08:18 2005

Tracey of Efail Isaf
How do you get to Stormy Down Market? ...Please!
Sat Aug 27 14:50:56 2005

Nichola from Swansea
Singleton Hospital is great for a Saturday morning car booty really friendly. You could also try Julians Supermarket at Garngoch, nr Gorseinon on a Sunday, they have a huge amount of stalls and are great to deal with.
Thu Aug 25 12:48:58 2005

C Benjamin from Lampeter
Is there a car boot sale in Carmarthen and when is it on? Is there one in Cardigan?
Sat Jun 11 13:52:46 2005

Ken Jones - Abercraf
Boot sale at Abercraf every Sunday at Hafan y Coed, Heol Tawe, Abercraf.
Tue Jun 7 10:59:10 2005

Rachel from Llanelli
How much do you have to pay for a pitch at Julians? Is it every Sunday, anyone know who I can contact?
Mon Jun 6 16:05:26 2005

Blodwen from Neath
I love Farmers' Markets and visit them whenever I can. I've been to Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Llandovery, Cardigan, Ystradgynlais, Bridgend(Porthcawl), Cowbridge and the daddy of them all, Cardiff, in an awesome location across the river opposite the Millennium Stadium. Farmer's markets can be quite addictive, and it's nice getting to know the producers, and sampling their wares before you buy.
Fri Jun 3 14:32:57 2005

Lisa from Cardiff
Hi... Does anyone know the times for Clydach Carboot Sale (or Morriston and Singleton). I've no idea what time to arrive at these places! Thanks.
Mon May 30 14:18:50 2005

chris from chepstow
where is the nearest large carboot to chepstow?
Sun May 22 07:51:37 2005

Ang from Pembs
Can anyone tell me the charge for having a stall at Carew Market?
Tue May 17 12:37:57 2005

James Knoedl
Singleton Park holds a Boot Sale opposite the hospital. It is fantastic as you can pick up loads of bargains and antiques! This event is on a Saturday but if you need a Sunday, Stormy Down or Rest Bay is recommended! Make sure to arrive at these early not to miss out!
Wed May 11 07:57:13 2005

Anne from Cheshire
I will be in Mumbles on the 30th and 1st this weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun). Please can you tell me where the car boot sales are. Thank you.
Tue Apr 26 21:04:44 2005

Claire, Swansea
I would like to do a car boot sale as I have loads of items to sell - can somebody tell me if there is anything I need to do to become part of the Car Boot Sale at Singleton on a Saturday morning? Are there any procedures or can I just turn up? Thanks
Mon Apr 18 16:36:12 2005

Deborah, Ynysforgan
Morriston Hospital has now started having a car boot sale on a Sunday Morning. So pop along there and show some support, maybe we can get it as popular as the Singleton booty on a Saturday.
Sat Apr 9 09:26:08 2005

Timothy Edds from Hakin
Carew Market is the place to be, I have such fond memories of dressing up in my Sunday best to pop down there and scour the bargains. They have such a wide and varied selection of my favourite Admiral shell suits it makes me weak at the knees.
Wed Mar 2 09:33:00 2005

Chloe Morriston
Is Singleton Saturday or Sunday?
Fri Jan 7 16:39:17 2005

Bricey from Ynysforgan
Clydach Market is the regional favourite. I enjoy purchasing bargains here such as lamp shades, wall clocks and football socks for me to wear on weekends!
Tue Nov 16 16:10:12 2004

Alf from Swansea
Singleton Boot sale is on a Saturday!
Sunday boot sale @Julians Gorsienon
and Stormy Down also on a Sunday

Mon Oct 25 19:22:35 2004

Jean Jones Wigan
Carew Market on Sundays with its large outdoor car boot sale. Also Carmarthen, we always visit each year on our way back home from holidays.
Tue Sep 14 00:38:21 2004

Gloria Haakonsen - Norway
Swansea market - lovely people, the stalls helpful and friendly just love to shop there.
Wed Aug 18 12:16:42 2004

Jamie from Winchwen (Swansea East)
Singleton Hospital Car Boot sale on a Sunday morning is a Welsh institution! Not only do you get to meet traders from far away places such as Ludlow and Falkirk and pick up international bargains but you also get the opportunity to sample local fayre and - if your lucky - bump into celebreties such as Arfon Haines Davies, Roy Noble and Tea Cosy Pete. Highly recommended to locals and visitors alike!
Mon May 31 07:47:09 2004

Gareth from Swansea
I have to nominate Clydach Market which opens on Thursdays and Sundays. Where else can you purchase 10 packs of crisps for £1, look at the latest clothes, DIY equipment and conclude the experience with a butchers auction and some doughnuts?
Tue May 25 22:06:38 2004

Jennifer Laws from East London
Withybush market on a Sunday is great but I also love Carmarthen one too. I lived in Wales for 3 yrs and was always going to the markets.
Sun Feb 29 00:57:23 2004

Alex from Langland
Mumbles Local Producers Markt is an excellent place to visit. It's held on a Saturday morning - second Saturday of the month - get there early before all the goodies disappear.
Fri Jan 30 15:41:05 2004

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