Traders praise family friendly car boot sale near Gorleston

Each week throughout the warmer seasons, hundreds of people wander the Market Road field keeping their eyes peeled for a bargain. From fruit and veg to vintage records, the gigantic jumble sale has something for everyone.

With pitches being set up from 6am and the event lasting through to the early afternoon (weather permitting), we asked some of the traders what makes Julie's so special.

The entrance to Julie's Carboot Sale on Market Road, Burgh Castle. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

Farmer Suzi Russell, from Lound, has been selling plants, flowers and fruit and veg from her regular pitch on Market Road for 17 years. She said it's the "local family" feel that keeps traders and shoppers coming back.

"The relationships you establish with people here is so important," she said.

"Customers have seen my little girl grow up from when she was just a bump. People want that connection with the people they buy goods from.

"Julie's is always friendly, always clean and never any hassle. It's a proper little community and we all look out for one another."

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Elaine Driver drew a lot of attention with her clothing rack at Julie's Carboot Sale. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

Elaine Driver, from Yarmouth, says she pitches at several car boot sales across the area, but "Julie's is always worth doing".

"The customers are always friendly and you do get your regulars first thing," she said.

"If you ever need anything, people are there for you here. And it's always so busy.

"And, on days like today, it's not a bad way of spending a Sunday."

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Paul Jefferies is selling items at car boot sale to raise funds for a Bedfordshire homeless charity. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

Paul Jefferies has a pitch at car boots several times a year to fundraise for good causes. This year, he is selling clothes, DVDs and other odds and ends to raise money for Bedfordshire homeless charity, New Opportunities and Horizons (NOAH).

People enjoyed a turn in the weather for a hot Julie's Carboot on Sunday. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

He said: "Julie's is the best one locally by far.

"Other pitchers and customers are always chatty and wanting to know how you're getting on. 

"They've got a good community going here."