17-04-2025
BBC presenter to open Norfolk's 'poshest' car boot
A BBC presenter is cutting the ribbon to mark the return of one of Norfolk's "poshest" car boots.
Renowned art dealer and co-presenter of the BBC's Fake or Fortune, Philip Mould OBE will be opening The Stately Car Boot on May 4.
The car boot is returning to Sennowe Park, near Fakenham, for its ninth year in aid of the Norfolk Churches Trust.
Philip Mould is a co-presenter on BBC's Fake or Fortune? (Image: Fake or Fortune/BBC) The trust is predicting that this year's event will top the 2022 record of 10,000 visitors and more than 200 pitches.
Antiques, paintings and historical items from stately homes across Norfolk will be among the items on offer from 10am.
In previous years, one buyer purchased a John Galliano wedding dress, the same designer who made Kate Moss' wedding gown.
A wide variety of historical items will be available (Image: Norfolk Churches Trust) Norfolk Churches Trust chair Rosabelle Batt said: 'Philip's involvement adds a wonderful touch of distinction to the occasion.
"It's a great event with so many unique items for sale and an atmosphere that is really special.
"To add to that, it has grown into a renowned event nationally as well as an impressive fundraiser to properly help us support church repairs.
"We hope to top the £83,000 raised at the last sale."
Food and drink vendors will be on-site offering refreshments to bargain hunters.
Tickets are £5 with under-16s going free.
Norfolk Churches Trust was established in 1976 and raises money to help protect churches and chapels across the county.
