Festive tractor runs raise thousands in Pembs, Wilts and Berks

Christmas cheer rolled through the countryside as illuminated tractors lit up roads across Pembrokeshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire, bringing festive fun to local communities while raising thousands of pounds for charity.

In Pembrokeshire, an annual Illuminated tractor run featured more than 200 decorated tractors travelling a 24-mile route.

Large crowds gathered, with hundreds of supporters lining the roads to watch the convoy pass.

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Tom and Pippa Bevan, organisers of the event, said: “The roads were lined with hundreds of supporters across the whole route.

“We haven’t totalled up the whole amount raised, but hope to raise in excess of £10,000 for three very worthy local charities.”

Proceeds will go to the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, Wales Air Ambulance Charity and In it with Isaac.

A provisional date of Saturday 19 December 2026 has already been announced for next year.

Wiltshire 

Tractor run organised by Devizes Young Farmers’ Club © Simon Folkard

Festive tractors also took to the roads in Wiltshire, where Devizes Young Farmers’ Club organised an illuminated run on 21 December.

The event raised £3,115 for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance, Bugs and the Stars Appeal, exceeding its £1,000 target.

Organisers said: “These charities provide essential support, and contributing to them is truly important.”

Berkshire 

Berkshire tractor run © Berkshire Farm Girl

Meanwhile, in Berkshire, on Saturday (20 December), a tractor run organised by Eleanor Gilbert, known as the Berkshire Farm Girl, saw a brightly lit convoy travel through west Berkshire.

The event raised £8,591 for Newbury Cancer Care.

Eleanor said: “The charity is close to our heart. Without them, my sister and I would not have had the help and support needed when my mum was ill, so it is great to give back to them now we are older.”

It is Eleanor’s second year running the event, and this year saw 70 tractors attend.

“I think Christmas tractor runs are a brilliant reminder of how farming can bring communities together.

“Even under immense pressure, our industry has shown incredible generosity – raising vital funds for so many good causes,” she added.