The #Willdoes Tractor Run Is Back for 2026!
It’s everyone’s favourite time of year, and we’re delighted to announce that the #Willdoes Tractor Run is back for 2026!
You’ve told us how much you love it, and we love it too, so on Sunday 13th December our convoy of festive, lit-up tractors will once again light up the roads of Dorset, raising money for #Willdoes along the way.
A magical festive tradition
The Tractor Run has become one of the highlights of the Dorset Christmas calendar. As the light fades on a December afternoon, dozens of tractors covered in twinkling Christmas lights set off from Milborne St Andrew and wind their way through the villages and towns, with families gathering at the roadside to wave and cheer them on. It’s a sight that never fails to bring a smile, and it’s a wonderful way to kick off the festive season.
Where to see the convoy
The tractors leave Milborne at 4pm and are due back at around 7:30pm. Here’s roughly when they’ll be passing through:
16:00 – Leaving Milborne
16:15 – Bere Regis, West Street, Rye Hill
16:35 – Bovington, King George V Road
16:50 – Wool, Dorchester Road
17:10 – Winfrith Newburgh
17:35 – Broadmayne, Main Street
18:00 – Poundbury, Bridport Road
18:10 – Dorchester High Street
18:20 – Trumpet Major, Kings Road/Arlington Road
18:35 – West Stafford, Main Village
18:50 – Crossways, Lewell Road/Warmwell Road
19:15 – Affpuddle
19:25 – Tolpuddle, Main Road (coming from Southover Lane)
19:30 – Return to Milborne
Please note that all times are estimates and aren’t guaranteed. If the convoy is running very late, we’ll post updates on our social media, so do keep an eye on our pages on the night.
Want to take part?
If you have a tractor, we’d love you to join us! The more lights on the road, the more magical the evening.
Meeting point: Roke Road, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JX
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Gates open: 1pm
Last tractor arrival: 3pm
Entry fee: £10 per tractor
So dig out those Christmas lights, deck your tractor out in festive sparkle and come and be part of it.
Enjoying the evening safely
If you’re watching from the roadside, please stand well back from the road, keep children and dogs close, and follow any instructions from marshals along the route. We want everyone to have a safe and happy evening.
Thank you
The Tractor Run wouldn’t be possible without the support of some wonderful people. A huge thank you to the Miller Family for their kind permission, to our sponsor NFU Mutual Dorchester, and to Dorset Rural Photography, who’ll be capturing all the magic on the night.
We can’t wait to see you all on the 13th. Please share this post with friends and family so nobody misses out! 🎄🚜✨
