Notts YFC Santa's Tractor Run

Santa's Tractor Run is heading back to Southwell and the surrounding Nottinghamshire villages this December, with up to 100 festively decorated tractors travelling in convoy. It's a lovely one for children who enjoy spotting tractors, especially when they're covered in Christmas decorations. The run also raises money for Nottinghamshire Young Farmers' Clubs.

Notts YFC Santa's Tractor Run 2026

• Date: Saturday 5th December 2026

• Time: Convoy sets off at approximately 5pm. The run is expected to last around three hours.

• Location: Southwell and surrounding villages, Nottinghamshire. Exact route to be confirmed.

• Cost: £30 per tractor for participating drivers, including a hot meal and soft drink for the driver and passenger. Spectator admission details haven't been published.

• Advance registration required for participating tractor drivers.

• Book: Register a tractor for Santa's Tractor Run 2026

Up to 100 Christmas tractors

Forget an ordinary tractor convoy. Nottinghamshire Young Farmers' Clubs are planning to bring up to 100 decorated tractors together for a festive drive through Southwell and nearby villages.

The tractors will set off at around 5pm, travelling through local communities while collecting donations for Nottinghamshire Young Farmers' Clubs.

About the Nottinghamshire YFC Santa Tractor Run

One of the biggest events in the Notts YFC calendar, our tractor run includes approximately 100 festive decorated tractors, following a route through 17 locations in Nottinghamshire.

Collections will be made in villages along the route in aid of Nottinghamshire YFC, a registered charity that supports young people in rural areas with meetings, competitions, training and leadership.

The tractors depart at 5pm from Morton near Southwell and there will be live updates on the night. The convoy will travel through the following locations:

Morton, Fiskerton, Rolleston, Staythorpe, Upton, Southwell, Halam, Edingley, Farnsfield, Oxton, Calverton, Woodborough, Epperstone, Lowdham, Hoveringham,Thurgarton, Bleasby.

Santa will be following behind the tractors in a decorated trailer! 🎅

We look forward to a wonderful festive evening bringing our decorated tractors to the local community. 🚜✨🎄

Please note: The tractors can be very noisy so we recommend that young spectators should wear ear defenders or suitable hearing protection

For families hoping to watch, the main thing to know is that the full 2026 route hasn't yet been confirmed. It's worth waiting for the official route information before deciding where to stand, rather than assuming the tractors will follow previous years' roads.

Want to take part with your tractor?

Tractor driver bookings are already open, with entry costing £30 per tractor. That includes a hot meal and soft drink for each driver and passenger.

Drivers need to complete the online booking form, pay the entry fee and submit parental consent forms for any participants under 18.

Only tractors can join the convoy. Other vehicles and machinery aren't permitted under the event's agreed safety arrangements. Passengers under 18 also can't travel with drivers who are under 18.

For registration forms, payment instructions and the latest event information, visit the official Nottinghamshire Young Farmers' Clubs website.