Richards Castle Soap Box Derby
- 29th June 2025
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.
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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.
