PLEASE NOTE (01-12-25):  ALL TRACTOR SPACES ARE NOW TAKEN VIA SPONSORSHIP AND NO REGULAR TRACTOR TICKETS ARE AVAIALABLE. 

Tractor ticket bookings (to take part with a tractor) open on 1st December 2025 via the Katharine House Hospice website - https://www.khh.org.uk/Event/tractor-run-drivers-registration-page  (the page will not be live until the time of opening ).

Please note the tractor run is restricted to tractors only and to take part you will need to sign up in advance and be able to get to Spring Hill Farm between 4.15 and 4.40pm for a prompt departure at 5pm.  

Best Dressed Tractor:

Tractor drivers will be invited to take part in our ‘best dressed tractor’ competition and will be issued with a number when you sign up to take part.  You will need to clearly display the number if you want to take part in the competition to enable spectators to vote for their favourite!  Keep an eye out on Facebook to see who is voted best dressed!

Tractor Run Rules:

Before signing up, please make sure that you read and agree to the Tractor Run Rules in the section below.  It is really important that everyone abides by these rules otherwise you will not be able to take part.  

Participants must agree to adhere to the following rules during the sign-up process to take part

• Vehicles must fully comply with all statutory road regulations and legislation, have a maximum width of 2.85m and NOT require an escort
• Vehicles must have appropriate insurance covering their use and The Highway Code must be obeyed at all times.  To verify the insurance coverage for your tractor,  you will need to provide your insurance policy number during the sign-up process.
• Tractor drivers must have the necessary license to be legally allowed to drive the machine.  To confirm that you possess the appropriate license to operate your machine, you will be asked to provide your driving license number during the sign-up process.
• All drivers and passengers must be in a manufacturer fitted or supplied seat, no one in the convoy is permitted to sit outside of the tractor’s designated seating area/cab.  
• No trailers are permitted
• All lights and decorations must be securely fastened
• No emergency sirens allowed (this is to ensure all drivers can hear any emergency vehicles approaching)
• No excessively loud air horns please.
• Passengers are only permitted if there is a proper seat. Please note that it is against the law to allow a child under 13 to ride on or drive agricultural self-propelled machines (such as tractors)
• Please do not turn on any work lights while you are driving in the convoy. It is illegal to do so and also makes it very difficult for spectators to see your beautiful Christmas lights and it’s not pleasant for the driver in front of you!

The festive convoy will depart from Spring Hill Farm, Barford St Michael as usual at 5pm and will take to the roads travelling through South Newington, Milcombe, Bloxham, around Banbury Cross and along the Oxford Road to Adderbury.  After passing the home that this event is all in aid of, Katharine House Hospice, the convoy will continue to Aynho.   From here the convoy will turn right to Clifton, pass through Deddington (via the marketplace), travel to Hempton and back through Barford St Michael returning to Spring Hill Farm.

The following times are APPROXIMATE ONLY.

Depart from Spring Hill Farm – 17:00
Reach South Newington approx. - 17:10
Reach Milcombe approx. - 17:25
Reach Bloxham approx. - 17:45
Reach Banbury approx. - 18:05
Reach Banbury Cross approx. - 18:15
Reach Sainsbury's approx. - 18:40
Reach Banbury Rugby Club approx. - 18:50
Reach Adderbury approx. - 19:00
Reach Aynho approx. - 19:25
Reach Clifton approx. - 19:45
Reach Deddington approx. – 20:00
Reach Hempton approx. - 20:15
Reach Barford St Michael approx. - 20:25
Return to Spring Hill Farm approx. - 20:30

Safety guidance for spectators

• Please supervise all children in your group
• Come prepared for the forecast conditions. Sometimes our tractors are slightly delayed, which means waiting in the cold.
• Ensure you and any members in your party are stood on the pavement and off the road at all times.
• There can be a lot of loud noise both form the crowds and from the tractors, so you may want to consider using ear defenders.
• There are stewards and collectors along the procession route but these are all volunteers who have given their time freely, so please help us to keep everyone safe as we have limited resources. 

Best Dressed Tractor:

Tractor drivers will be invited to take part in our ‘best dressed tractor’ competition and will be issued with a number when they sign up to take part.  They will be asked to clearly display their number if they want to take part in the competition to enable spectators to vote for their favorite!  Keep an eye out on Facebook for the opportunity to vote.

Don't forget the all important donation details!

Text TractorLights 5 to 70085 to donate £5

Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message.  Want to donate a different amount? Whatever number is sent is the amount that is donated.  For example, if you text ‘TractorLights 10’ to 70085, you will donate £10 to Katharine House Hospice.

Visit JustGiving 

Like the Facebook Page, join the Facebook tractor run group, follow RC Baker Ltd and/or The Banbury Christmas Tractor Run on Instagram to keep up to date with all of the latest plans for the evening.

The aim of the Tractor Run is to spread some festive cheer whilst raising funds for local charity, Katharine House Hospice.  Please support the event by:

• Making a donation via our 'Text to Donate' facility - Text TRACTORLIGHTS 10 to 70085 to donate £10

Texts cost £10 plus one standard rate message.  Whatever number is sent is the amount that is donated. So for example, if you text TRACTORLIGHTS 20 to 70085, all donations received would be £20. The minimum number/donation is 2 (£2).

• Making a donation via the JustGiving page

We will once again be holding a Christmas Tractor Run afterparty at our premises - Spring Hill Farm.  We will have mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies available with all proceeds going to Katharine House Hospice. 

Hook Norton Butchers will also be attending with some delicious hot food on offer,  So, bring your wallet and enjoy watching the convoy return from their tour.  Cash and card payments will be accepted. 

Please come prepared for mud!  Wellies would be highly recommended or other suitable footwear for a farm environment with uneven, muddy ground!  Although the area will be lit as far as is practical it may also be advisable to bring a torch.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the event please get in touch mail@rcbaker.co.uk.

Katharine House Hospice is looking for volunteers to help during the evening.  Please visit their website to get in touch if you are interested in assisting with the event - Volunteers | Katharine House Hospice (khh.org.uk)