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Colourful Soap Box Derby cart

Richards Castle Soap Box Derby

29 June
Richards Castle

About This Event

The Richards Castle Soap Box Derby, an annual event since 2004, is scheduled for June 29, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm at Hanway Common, Richards Castle, on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. Participants race homemade carts downhill, competing for the fastest times. This year's theme, "Down on the Farm," sponsored by McConnel, offers a £500 prize for the best-themed cart and £250 for the runner-up. The event features food stalls, bouncy castles, and live entertainment, aiming to raise funds for local charities.

Admission / Ticket Info:

£7.50 pp, under 12s free of charge

Disabled Access:

The event takes place on a steep hillside common area. We do allow those with mobility issues to park at the top of the hill.

Disabled Facilities:

The event takes place on a steep hillside common area. We do allow those with mobility issues to park at the top of the hill.

Contact:

admin@richardscastlesoapbox.co.uk

Getting There

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Hanway Common
Richards Castle
Herefordshire
SY8 4ET