Guide to the best car boot sales in London

Denham Car Boot Sale is located a little outside of the city but still within the M25, which many people would argue is in London. It's well worth the short journey there, though; you'll find everything from pre-loved clothing and collectibles to retro furniture and heaps more. Put away at least two hours to rummage through all the stalls here, this one is huge.

You'll find all the usual bric-a-brac at Chiswick Car Boot Sale, from antique furniture and vintage clothing to old collectibles and much more. It takes place once a month, with all the money going to the Chiswick School Parent Teachers Association, a charity that builds relationships between families and the school.

The car boot sale is for those who don't tend to wake up early. It kicks off after lunchtime, so you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast before pottering on down to this South London treasure trove of secondhand gems. It's one of London's longest-running boot sales, first welcoming visitors in 1999. You can expect to pick up everything from antiques and designer clothing to collectibles, art and more.

Capital Car Boot Sale in Pimlico is one of the biggest car boots in London, where you can pick up everything from retro furniture and pre-loved clothing to books, jewellery and more. There are indoor and outdoor sections, so you don't have to worry about the UK's unpredictable weather.

Head south of the river to Peckham, and you might be lucky enough to stumble across Peckham Car Boot, a fortnightly boot sale in the heart of trendy Peckham. Spend enough time strolling around the stalls and you might also be lucky enough to find yourself a treasure; there's everything from pre-loved designer items and furniture to jewellery, ornaments and much more.

A car boot sale in Stoke Newington is always going to be a goodun', since Stokey has a reputation for housing a bunch of London's most creative and stylish people. It takes place at a school every Saturday and Sunday and is all about secondhand clothing, but you can pick all sorts up here, like furniture, pre-loved fabrics and all kinds of treasures that need a new home.

St Augustine's Car Boot Sale has been running for more than 25 years and is one of the most famous boot sales in London. This secondhand Kilburn spot is a gem for finding pre-loved goodies, like clothes, collectibles and vintage treats. There's also a café where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and filled crusty roll post rummage.

From April 1st, Shepperton Car Boot opens its doors for you to rummage through the mountains of antiques, pre-loved clothes, collectibles and more. It has maintained its authentic car boot feel rather than evolving into a market, like many of its boot sale siblings. Rummage through all the stalls and treat yourself to something secondhand.

With car boots taking place every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Mondays, you're bound to find yourself a treasure at Hounslow Heath Car Boot Sale. This secondhand hot spot is the place to be, stocking everything from vintage clothes and collectibles to records, toys, books and much more. Or, if you're due a seasonal clear-out, why not pitch up your own stall?