Festive tractor runs return across the UK for Christmas

Christmas tractor runs are set to illuminate towns and villages across the UK this winter, as farmers and local groups prepare sparkling convoys to raise funds and spread festive cheer.

Across the country, communities are gearing up for a season of brightly lit tractors, charity fundraising and family-friendly celebrations.

From dawn gatherings at village farm shops to illuminated parades winding through market towns, the events bring together farmers, supporters and spectators for a festive spectacle on wheels.

See also: Liverpool Christmas tractor parade cancelled indefinitely

In Dorset, the WillDoes Tractor Run returns on Sunday 14 December 2025, held in memory of 14-year-old William Paddy and raising funds for young people’s wellbeing.

Here is a round-up of a few of the other Christmas tractor runs:

England

• Doncaster Young Farmers – Sunday 30 November, from 9am at The Farm Shop, Barnby Dun; 10am departure.
• Nuneaton, Bedworth & Coventry – Sheepy Ploughing Association Christmas Tractor Run, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December.
• Little Stonham, Suffolk – Sunday 7 December; in aid of Cancer Support Suffolk, starting at Mowness Hall from 9am.
• Louth – Sunday 21 December; raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
• Ashe to Overton, Hampshire – Saturday 29 November; supporting the Farmers Community Network.
• Kirdford, West Sussex – Saturday 6 December; a 19-mile charity route starting 3.30pm from The Half Moon pub.
• Ledbury – 15 December.
• Hereford – 20 December.
• Oswestry Junior Parade – Saturday 13 December, 2pm at the Livestock Market, for children up to age 10.
• Chipping Sodbury – Sunday 21 December; starting and finishing at Horton Social Club.

Wales & Scotland

• Welshpool – Sunday 14 December; new route, starting 5pm from the Livestock Market.
• Wrexham – Tuesday 23 December; starting and finishing at the Hanmer Arms.
• Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane & Doune – Saturday 6 December, 6pm-8.30pm; more than 50 decorated vehicles raising funds for Rhet Forth Valley.
• Inverurie – Friday 12 December 2025, 6pm-8.30pm, Loco Works Road.

Northern Ireland

• Cullybackey – Craig’s Charity Tractor Road Run – Saturday 22 November, 12pm.
• Saintfield District Vehicle Run – Saturday 29 November, 4.30pm, Ballygowan Church Halls.
• Legacurry Tractor Run – Saturday 29 November, 1pm, Legacurry Presbyterian Church.
• Andrew’s Memorial Tractor & Truck Run, Ballymena – Saturday 29 November, 11am.
• Seskinore YFC Christmas Tractor Run – Saturday 29 November, 6.30pm.
• Light Up the Night, Rostrevor – Sunday 30 November, 5.30pm, Kilbroney Park.
• Lower Iveagh District Junior Lodge Run – Friday 5 December, 7pm, Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church, Dromore.

Two long-running events will not return this year, however.

Liverpool’s festive tractor convoy has been cancelled indefinitely, with organiser Olly Harrison citing “growing security risks” and a lack of support from authorities.

The Bridgnorth Festive Charity Tractor Run in Shropshire has also been suspended until further notice.

Please do send us your pictures as your events unfold.