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Fans of car boot sales have often discussed online which one might be the best in the country, and one event has taken the crown on a number of occasions. Car boot sales are popular across the country, and people often go to them to find serious bargains for things like homewares, vintage clothes, vinyl records and more. They have been common in the UK for generations, and they remain popular to this day, with no signs of going anywhere anytime soon.

If you are looking for the best car boot sale in the UK, many people say you will find it in Leicester. In fact, it was ranked as the very best by the AA. Croft Car Boot Sale takes place on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, and features around 100 sellers, with plenty of bargains on offer for those visiting. It was originally started as a family business in the 1970s, and it has grown significantly since then.

Described as a "bargain hunter's dream", it has grown simply through word of mouth and customer loyalty, and it is now one of the largest car boot sales in the region.

There are also food options available, as well as things to do for children, so it can be turned into a whole day out if the weather permits. And adults can enter the car boot sale for just £1, while kids go free.

For those interested in selling, entry for cars and 4x4s is £7. Meanwhile, small vans cost £10, and large vans cost upwards of £15, according to the car boot sale's website.

As well as onsite catering, there is a bouncy castle, merry-go-round and quad bikes for younger visitors.

And the market has received great reviews online from previous visitors. One TripAdvisor user shared: "Having been several times this season, this is without doubt the largest and best run in the area. Held on a flat level field with disabled parking close to the gate. The staff have been helpful by carrying several heavy items I have purchased to my car, they are always polite, and nothing is too much trouble. Catering is fantastic with a menu to suit all tastes."

Another said: "Extremely well-run and organised car boot sale. Good food vans and a great coffee van. Clean toilet building. Reasonable admission price. Probably the biggest car boot sale locally."

A third wrote: "This is a great carboot. Much bigger than any other you will find in Leicestershire. You have a good mix of regular traders and people clearing their own homes. The entrance fee is very affordable, either as a buyer or seller."

While it was crowned the best car boot sale in the UK by AA and multiple social media users, there are other great options for bargain hunters in other regions of the country.

According to the AA's rankings, the second-best car boot sale in the UK is Measham Car Boot in Measham, Leicestershire. Meanwhile, third place goes to Norcross Car Boot in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire.

The list also includes Norcross Car Boot Sale, Furnace End Car Boot, Ashley Health Car Boot and Bolton Car Boot.

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