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The run raises money for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and returns to Newtownards on 22 August.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "Thomas Breadon and fellow enthusiasts", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/northern-ireland-four-day-charity-tractor-run-for-cancer-focus-ni/" }, { "slug": "truckness-2026", "name": "TruckNess 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-22", "end_date": "2026-08-22", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "The Black Isle Showground (Mannsfield Showground)", "town": "Muir of Ord", "county": "Highland", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "IV6 7RS", "lat": 57.509943, "lng": -4.418644, "website": "https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Inverness/The-Black-Isle-Showground/TruckNess-2026/42303351/", "description": "A one day truck show at the Black Isle Showground near Inverness that celebrates the Highland haulage industry and raises funds for Cash for Kids North Scotland. 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Show trucks, customised rigs and manufacturer stands are joined by arena entertainment and trucking awards.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-south-west-2026/" }, { "slug": "alfies-truck-show-2026", "name": "Alfie's Truck Show 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-29", "end_date": "2026-08-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Newbury Showground", "town": "Thatcham", "county": "Berkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "RG18 9QZ", "lat": 51.45616, "lng": -1.306462, "website": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1625557201467307/", "description": "A charity truck show at Newbury Showground organised by young truck photographer Alfie Simcox, whose calendars and events have raised thousands of pounds for good causes. Show trucks gather over the August bank holiday weekend with family attractions on site.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Alfie Simcox", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/alfies-truck-show-2026/" }, { "slug": "the-truck-show-at-barnard-castle-2026", "name": "The Truck Show at Barnard Castle 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-29", "end_date": "2026-08-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Streatlam Event Field, Lane End", "town": "Barnard Castle", "county": "County Durham", "country": "England", "postcode": "DL12 8RQ", "lat": 54.562201, "lng": -1.886314, "website": "https://www.facebook.com/thetruckshowatbarnardcastle/", "description": "A bank holiday weekend truck show on the Streatlam Event Field near Barnard Castle, combining show trucks with live music, tribute acts and a dance tent. Day tickets and full weekend camping passes are available.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/the-truck-show-at-barnard-castle-2026/" }, { "slug": "camrose-vintage-working-day", "name": "Camrose Vintage Working Day", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-29", "end_date": "2026-08-29", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Folly Cross Fields, Camrose", "town": "Haverfordwest", "county": "Pembrokeshire", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "SA62 6JG", "lat": 51.845735, "lng": -5.009749, "website": "https://camrosecommunity.co.uk/cvwd.php", "description": "A long-running one-day vintage working event in the Pembrokeshire countryside, held each year at Camrose near Haverfordwest. Vintage tractors plough and work the fields alongside threshing and other traditional demonstrations, with proceeds going to local causes.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Camrose Vintage Working Day", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/camrose-vintage-working-day/" }, { "slug": "great-trethew-vintage-rally", "name": "Great Trethew Vintage Rally", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-29", "end_date": "2026-08-31", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Blackadon Farm, Horningtops", "town": "Liskeard", "county": "Cornwall", "country": "England", "postcode": "PL14 3PZ", "lat": 50.413802, "lng": -4.425646, "website": "https://www.trethew-rally.co.uk/", "description": "A three-day August bank holiday vintage rally near Liskeard with tractors, steam traction engines, classic cars and motorcycles. The programme includes tractor pulling, working demonstrations, show ring parades, a dog show and live music.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Liskeard Steam & Vintage Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/great-trethew-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "east-coast-truckers-charity-convoy-2026", "name": "East Coast Truckers Charity Convoy 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-30", "end_date": "2026-08-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Convoy from Norwich to Pleasurewood Hills theme park", "town": "Lowestoft", "county": "Suffolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "NR32 5DZ", "lat": 52.502091, "lng": 1.735931, "website": "https://www.eastcoasttruckers.co.uk/convoy", "description": "An annual charity convoy in which around 100 lorries carry disabled and disadvantaged children from Norwich to the Pleasurewood Hills theme park near Lowestoft. Crowds line the route each August bank holiday Sunday to watch the decorated trucks pass.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "East Coast Truckers Charity", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/east-coast-truckers-charity-convoy-2026/" }, { "slug": "shrewsbury-steam-rally-2026", "name": "Shrewsbury Steam Rally 2026", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2026-08-30", "end_date": "2026-08-31", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Onslow Park, Bicton Heath", "town": "Shrewsbury", "county": "Shropshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SY3 5EE", "lat": 52.70778, "lng": -2.834468, "website": "https://www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "Shropshire's largest steam and vintage vehicle rally, run by the County of Salop Steam Engine Society at Onslow Park over the August bank holiday weekend. Full-size traction engines, vintage tractors, classic commercials and working demonstrations fill the parkland site.", "admission": null, "organiser": "County of Salop Steam Engine Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/shrewsbury-steam-rally-2026/" }, { "slug": "essex-fire-museum-open-day", "name": "Essex Fire Museum Open Day", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-08-30", "end_date": "2026-08-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Essex Fire Museum, Grays Fire Station, Hogg Lane", "town": "Grays", "county": "Essex", "country": "England", "postcode": "RM17 5QS", "lat": 51.490376, "lng": 0.319525, "website": "https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/news/open-days", "description": "The museum on the site of the working Grays fire station opens its doors from 10.30am to 4pm, with vintage fire engines and displays telling the history of firefighting in Essex. Visitors can climb aboard an appliance, try hose practice and use the interactive fire safety room, with further open days on 27 September and 22 November 2026.", "admission": "Free, pre-booking required", "organiser": "Essex County Fire and Rescue Service", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/essex-fire-museum-open-day/" }, { "slug": "retro-truck-show-2026", "name": "Retro Truck Show 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-05", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "British Motor Museum", "town": "Gaydon", "county": "Warwickshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "CV35 0BJ", "lat": 52.188877, "lng": -1.480979, "website": "https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on", "description": "A show dedicated to classic working trucks from 1971 to 2001, held in the grounds of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. More than 300 restored and preserved lorries are displayed, with museum entry included in the day.", "admission": null, "organiser": "British Motor Museum", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/retro-truck-show-2026/" }, { "slug": "yorkshire-traction-engine-rally", "name": "Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2026-09-05", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Scampston Hall", "town": "Malton", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO17 8NG", "lat": 54.168099, "lng": -0.683021, "website": "https://outdoorshows.co.uk/yorkshire-traction-engine-rally/", "description": "Traction engine rally held in the parkland of Scampston Hall near Malton, run by the same team behind the Pickering Vintage Rally. Steam engines are joined by arena displays including tractor pulling, a BMX stunt show and stage entertainment.", "admission": "Day tickets from £6", "organiser": "Outdoor Shows Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/yorkshire-traction-engine-rally/" }, { "slug": "north-cotswold-steam-and-vintage-show", "name": "North Cotswold Steam & Vintage Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2026-09-05", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Notgrove Estate, off A436", "town": "Notgrove", "county": "Gloucestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "GL54 3BS", "lat": 51.880791, "lng": -1.844368, "website": "https://www.northcotswoldsteamshow.co.uk/", "description": "Traditional steam and vintage show held in a field on the Notgrove estate, two miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. Steam engines, tractors, classic vehicles and stationary engines gather in an idyllic Cotswold setting.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/north-cotswold-steam-and-vintage-show/" }, { "slug": "blakesley-show-vintage-working-weekend", "name": "Blakesley Show Vintage Working Weekend", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-05", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Poplars Farm, Greens Norton Road, Blakesley", "town": "Towcester", "county": "Northamptonshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "NN12 8SY", "lat": 52.145721, "lng": -1.077738, "website": "https://www.theblakesleyshow.co.uk/", "description": "A vintage working weekend on farmland at Blakesley near Towcester, run by the Blakesley & District Agricultural Show. Vintage tractors and steam ploughing engines work the stubble fields with ploughing and other traditional demonstrations across both days.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Blakesley & District Agricultural Show Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/blakesley-show-vintage-working-weekend/" }, { "slug": "vintage-tractor-weekend-at-amberley-museum", "name": "Vintage Tractor Weekend at Amberley Museum", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-05", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley", "town": "Arundel", "county": "West Sussex", "country": "England", "postcode": "BN18 9LT", "lat": 50.900846, "lng": -0.540048, "website": "https://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/whats-on/vintage-tractors-weekend/", "description": "A gathering of vintage tractors at Amberley Museum, the industrial heritage site in the South Downs National Park near Arundel. Museum admission includes the tractor displays plus rides on the site's narrow gauge railway and vintage buses.", "admission": "Included with museum general admission", "organiser": "Amberley Museum", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/vintage-tractor-weekend-at-amberley-museum/" }, { "slug": "port-solent-999-day", "name": "Port Solent 999 Day", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-05", "end_date": "2026-09-05", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Port Solent Marina, The Boardwalk", "town": "Portsmouth", "county": "Hampshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "PO6 4TP", "lat": 50.84086, "lng": -1.097076, "website": "https://portsolent.com/", "description": "Annual emergency services family day on the boardwalk at Port Solent, with vintage and modern emergency vehicles lined up for visitors to explore. The Fire Service Preservation Group attends with preserved fire appliances alongside Hampshire Fire and Rescue, police, ambulance, RNLI and air ambulance crews.", "admission": "Free", "organiser": "Port Solent", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/port-solent-999-day/" }, { "slug": "chertsey-agricultural-association-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Chertsey Agricultural Association Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-06", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Ten Acre Lane, Thorpe", "town": "Thorpe, near Egham", "county": "Surrey", "country": "England", "postcode": "TW20 8EY", "lat": 51.415426, "lng": -0.533312, "website": "https://www.thechertseyshow.com/", "description": "Surrey's long-established Chertsey Agricultural Association ploughing match is held for 2026 on land off Ten Acre Lane at Thorpe. The match hosts a National Vintage area final alongside its regular ploughing classes.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Chertsey Agricultural Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/chertsey-agricultural-association-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "romney-marsh-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Romney Marsh Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-06", "end_date": "2026-09-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Shingle Hall Farm, St Mary's Road", "town": "St Mary in the Marsh, near New Romney", "county": "Kent", "country": "England", "postcode": "TN29 0BS", "lat": 51.011248, "lng": 0.951336, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Romney Marsh Ploughing and Cultivations Society holds its 2026 match at Shingle Hall Farm, St Mary in the Marsh. The society's annual match keeps competitive ploughing alive on the distinctive flat farmland of Romney Marsh.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Romney Marsh Ploughing & Cultivations Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/romney-marsh-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-north-west-2026", "name": "Truckfest North West 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-13", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Cheshire Showground", "town": "Knutsford", "county": "Cheshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "WA16 0HJ", "lat": 53.294629, "lng": -2.431258, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/", "description": "The North West round of the Truckfest series, held over two days at the Cheshire Showground near Knutsford. Show trucks and working vehicles are joined by manufacturer stands, arena displays and family entertainment.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-north-west-2026/" }, { "slug": "haddenham-steam-rally-and-heavy-horse-show", "name": "Haddenham Steam Rally & Heavy Horse Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-13", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Rally Showground, A1421 Sutton Road", "town": "Haddenham", "county": "Cambridgeshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "CB6 3PT", "lat": 52.36677, "lng": 0.15283, "website": "https://www.haddenhamsteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "The 51st Haddenham Steam Rally takes place on its long-standing showground beside the A1421 near Ely, with over 800 exhibits from a bygone age. Steam engines are shown alongside heavy horses, vintage vehicles and working demonstrations.", "admission": "Tickets £5 to £15", "organiser": "Haddenham Steam Rally Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/haddenham-steam-rally-and-heavy-horse-show/" }, { "slug": "farming-yesteryear-and-vintage-rally", "name": "Farming Yesteryear & Vintage Rally", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-13", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Scone Palace Parklands", "town": "Perth", "county": "Perthshire", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "PH2 6BD", "lat": 56.422653, "lng": -3.438014, "website": "https://www.scone-palace.co.uk/event/farming-yesteryear-vintage-rally", "description": "Scotland's principal vintage farming rally, held in the parklands of Scone Palace near Perth. Vintage tractors, steam engines, Clydesdale horses and working demonstrations fill the Sunday programme, with a quieter preview day on the Saturday.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/farming-yesteryear-and-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "malpas-yesteryear-rally", "name": "Malpas Yesteryear Rally", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-13", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Hampton, alongside the A41", "town": "Malpas", "county": "Cheshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SY14 8JN", "lat": 53.034487, "lng": -2.737048, "website": "https://malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk/", "description": "A large Cheshire vintage rally at Hampton near Malpas, run by the Malpas Vintage Machinery Association, a registered charity. Around 150 tractors are joined by roughly 100 stationary engines, 100 motorcycles and a wide range of other vintage exhibits.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/malpas-yesteryear-rally/" }, { "slug": "weald-of-kent-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Weald of Kent Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-12", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Hengehurst Farm, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch", "town": "Ashford", "county": "Kent", "country": "England", "postcode": "TN26 3PP", "lat": 51.102891, "lng": 0.795592, "website": "https://www.wkpma.co.uk/", "description": "The Weald of Kent Ploughing Match marks its 80th anniversary in 2026 at Hengehurst Farm, Woodchurch. Alongside modern, vintage, steam and horse ploughing there is a farmers market, equine classes, a main arena programme and have-a-go ploughing.", "admission": "Adults £10 in advance, £12 on the gate; under-12s free; free parking", "organiser": "Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/weald-of-kent-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "east-grinstead-and-three-counties-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "East Grinstead & Three Counties Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-12", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Saint Hill Farm, West Hoathly Road", "town": "East Grinstead", "county": "West Sussex", "country": "England", "postcode": "RH19 4NG", "lat": 51.104897, "lng": -0.023544, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The East Grinstead and Three Counties Agricultural and Ploughing Association holds its 2026 match at Saint Hill Farm on the edge of East Grinstead. The event draws competitors from the Sussex, Surrey and Kent borders for a day of ploughing classes.", "admission": null, "organiser": "East Grinstead & Three Counties Agricultural & Ploughing Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/east-grinstead-and-three-counties-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "melplash-agricultural-society-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Melplash Agricultural Society Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-12", "end_date": "2026-09-12", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Off Roman Road, Compton Valence", "town": "Dorchester", "county": "Dorset", "country": "England", "postcode": "DT2 0EY", "lat": 50.747256, "lng": -2.621561, "website": "https://www.melplashshow.co.uk/", "description": "The Melplash Agricultural Society, best known for the Melplash Show, holds its 2026 ploughing match on land off the Roman Road at Compton Valence near Dorchester. The match continues the society's programme of competitive farming events in West Dorset.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Melplash Agricultural Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/melplash-agricultural-society-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "north-notts-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "North Notts Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-13", "end_date": "2026-09-13", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Land between Mattersey and Lound", "town": "near Retford", "county": "Nottinghamshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DN22 8RR", "lat": 53.371102, "lng": -0.963191, "website": "https://www.nnpm.co.uk/", "description": "The North Notts Ploughing Match takes place in September 2026 on land between the villages of Mattersey and Lound, near Retford. The annual match runs ploughing classes for modern, classic and vintage tractors, with a spring match also held each March.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/north-notts-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "the-emergency-services-show-trade-show", "name": "The Emergency Services Show (trade show)", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-16", "end_date": "2026-09-17", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "NEC Birmingham", "town": "Birmingham", "county": "West Midlands", "country": "England", "postcode": "B40 1NT", "lat": 52.453063, "lng": -1.720053, "website": "https://www.emergencyuk.com/", "description": "This is a trade show rather than a public rally, marking its 20th year with over 500 exhibitors and more than 16,000 emergency services professionals expected. The halls feature the latest fire appliances, kit and technology, and the event runs alongside The Emergency Tech Show.", "admission": "Free to attend, advance trade registration required", "organiser": "Lup Events", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/the-emergency-services-show-trade-show/" }, { "slug": "bedfordshire-steam-and-country-fayre-2026", "name": "Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre 2026", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2026-09-18", "end_date": "2026-09-20", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Old Warden Park (Shuttleworth)", "town": "Biggleswade", "county": "Bedfordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SG18 9DT", "lat": 52.085306, "lng": -0.300402, "website": "https://bseps.org.uk/", "description": "One of the biggest club-run steam rallies in the south of England, held on the 400 acre Old Warden Park estate near Biggleswade. Full-size and miniature steam engines are joined by heavy horses, fairground organs, vintage vehicles and working demonstrations, drawing over 15,000 visitors.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/bedfordshire-steam-and-country-fayre-2026/" }, { "slug": "henham-steam-and-country-show", "name": "Henham Steam & Country Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2026-09-19", "end_date": "2026-09-20", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Henham Park", "town": "Southwold", "county": "Suffolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "NR34 8AQ", "lat": 52.338299, "lng": 1.601099, "website": "https://henhamsteam.com/", "description": "Long-running Suffolk steam rally held in Henham Park near Southwold, known for around 50 years as the Grand Henham Steam Rally before its 2024 name change. Steam engines are joined by vintage vehicles, craft and trade stalls, demonstrations and family entertainment.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/henham-steam-and-country-show/" }, { "slug": "casterton-vintage-working-event", "name": "Casterton Vintage Working Event", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-19", "end_date": "2026-09-20", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Pickworth Road, Great Casterton", "town": "Stamford", "county": "Rutland", "country": "England", "postcode": "PE9 4DF", "lat": 52.684488, "lng": -0.522239, "website": "https://www.facebook.com/p/Casterton-Vintage-Working-Event-100064623798234/", "description": "A well-known vintage farm machinery working weekend on land at Great Casterton near Stamford, long referred to as the Little Casterton Working Weekend. Sections include steam ploughing, vintage tractor ploughing, threshing, combining and heavy horses.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/casterton-vintage-working-event/" }, { "slug": "66th-all-wales-ploughing-and-hedging-championships", "name": "66th All Wales Ploughing & Hedging Championships", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-19", "end_date": "2026-09-19", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Trecoed Farm", "town": "Letterston", "county": "Pembrokeshire", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "SA62 5UN", "lat": 51.951898, "lng": -5.015429, "website": "http://www.welshploughing.com/", "description": "The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships are hosted for 2026 at Trecoed Farm, Letterston, by kind permission of William and Julia Miles and family. Wales' national match combines ploughing classes with traditional hedging competitions and hosts National Vintage area finals.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Welsh Ploughing Association (Cymdeithas Aredig Cymru)", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/66th-all-wales-ploughing-and-hedging-championships/" }, { "slug": "west-grinstead-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "West Grinstead Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-19", "end_date": "2026-09-19", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Fairoak Farm & Buncton Manor Farm, Wiston", "town": "Steyning", "county": "West Sussex", "country": "England", "postcode": "BN44 3DS", "lat": 50.916031, "lng": -0.372299, "website": "https://www.westgrinsteadploughing.co.uk/", "description": "The West Grinstead and District Ploughing and Agricultural Association holds its 2026 match at Fairoak Farm and Buncton Manor Farm, Wiston, below the South Downs near Steyning. The long-running association match includes ploughing classes and a rural exhibition.", "admission": null, "organiser": "West Grinstead & District Ploughing & Agricultural Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/west-grinstead-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "emergency-services-day-at-brooklands-museum", "name": "Emergency Services Day at Brooklands Museum", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-19", "end_date": "2026-09-19", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road", "town": "Weybridge", "county": "Surrey", "country": "England", "postcode": "KT13 0QN", "lat": 51.354905, "lng": -0.464412, "website": "https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/calendar/emergency-services-day/", "description": "A large line-up of preserved and serving police, fire and ambulance vehicles fills the historic motor racing circuit site from 10am to 5pm. The day includes live demonstrations, children's firefighter activities run by the Brooklands Fire and Rescue Volunteers, and access to the museum's aircraft and motoring collections.", "admission": "Included in museum admission, standard adult ticket £19.95", "organiser": "Brooklands Museum", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/emergency-services-day-at-brooklands-museum/" }, { "slug": "blues-and-twos-weekend", "name": "Blues and Twos Weekend", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-19", "end_date": "2026-09-20", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, Belton Road", "town": "Sandtoft, near Doncaster", "county": "North Lincolnshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DN8 5SX", "lat": 53.564268, "lng": -0.87027, "website": "https://sandtoft.org/", "description": "The trolleybus museum's annual emergency services weekend brings together retired vehicles from the fire, police and ambulance services, with the Fire Service Preservation Group in attendance. Demonstrations of fire and rescue procedures run through the weekend, alongside the museum's usual trolleybus rides and exhibitions.", "admission": null, "organiser": "The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/blues-and-twos-weekend/" }, { "slug": "flintham-ploughing-match-and-show-2026", "name": "Flintham Ploughing Match & Show 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-24", "end_date": "2026-09-24", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Dovecote Farm, Tithby", "town": "Tithby, near Bingham", "county": "Nottinghamshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "NG13 8GT", "lat": 52.925259, "lng": -0.961343, "website": "https://www.flinthamshow.co.uk/", "description": "The Flintham and District Ploughing Match and Show is held for 2026 at Dovecote Farm, Tithby, in the Vale of Belvoir. The midweek event pairs competitive ploughing with a traditional one-day agricultural show.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/flintham-ploughing-match-and-show-2026/" }, { "slug": "82nd-northern-ireland-international-ploughing-championships", "name": "82nd Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-25", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "20 Ballyknock Road", "town": "Royal Hillsborough", "county": "County Down", "country": "Northern Ireland", "postcode": "BT26 6EF", "lat": 54.452643, "lng": -6.157929, "website": "https://niploughing.com/", "description": "The 82nd Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships take place on farmland at Ballyknock Road, Royal Hillsborough. The Northern Ireland Ploughing Association, which unites 21 affiliated societies with around 500 members, runs two days of competition across conventional, reversible and vintage classes.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Northern Ireland Ploughing Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/82nd-northern-ireland-international-ploughing-championships/" }, { "slug": "swedefest-2026", "name": "Swedefest 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-27", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Stonham Barns Park", "town": "Stonham Aspal", "county": "Suffolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "IP14 6AT", "lat": 52.188677, "lng": 1.138157, "website": "https://www.stonhambarns.co.uk/swedefest-web/", "description": "A truck show devoted to just two Swedish makes, Scania and Volvo, held at Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk. Around 300 classic and modern trucks attend, with trade stands, live music and a Saturday night light show.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Stonham Barns Park", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/swedefest-2026/" }, { "slug": "essex-county-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Essex County Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Fairfields Farm, Mowden Hall Lane", "town": "Hatfield Peverel", "county": "Essex", "country": "England", "postcode": "CM3 2NT", "lat": 51.761285, "lng": 0.585027, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Essex County Ploughing Match takes place for 2026 at Fairfields Farm, Hatfield Peverel. The county match brings together ploughing competitors from across Essex and neighbouring counties for a day of classes on stubble.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/essex-county-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "southwell-ploughing-match-and-show-2026", "name": "Southwell Ploughing Match & Show 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Farnsfield, near Newark", "town": "Farnsfield", "county": "Nottinghamshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "NG22 8HW", "lat": 53.094398, "lng": -1.062334, "website": "https://www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk/", "description": "The Southwell Ploughing Match and Show is a long-running one-day farming show and ploughing match, held for 2026 at Farnsfield near Newark. Ploughing classes run alongside livestock, trade stands and rural attractions, and the event appears on the Steam Plough Club calendar for steam ploughing.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Southwell & District Agricultural Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/southwell-ploughing-match-and-show-2026/" }, { "slug": "petworth-and-district-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Petworth & District Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Drungewick Hill Farm, Loxwood", "town": "Billingshurst", "county": "West Sussex", "country": "England", "postcode": "RH14 0RP", "lat": 51.070629, "lng": -0.488635, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Petworth and District Agricultural Association holds its 2026 ploughing match at Drungewick Hill Farm, Loxwood, near Billingshurst. The annual match brings together local farmers and visiting competitors for a day of ploughing classes in the West Sussex Weald.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Petworth & District Agricultural Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/petworth-and-district-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "fff-and-b-ploughing-match-2026-fairford-faringdon-filkins-and-burford", "name": "FFF&B Ploughing Match 2026 (Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins & Burford)", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Red Barn, Ashbury", "town": "Ashbury, near Swindon", "county": "Oxfordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SN6 8LZ", "lat": 51.56282, "lng": -1.619178, "website": "https://www.ploughingmatch.co.uk/", "description": "The Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins and Burford Ploughing Society match is one of the largest in the country, held for 2026 at Red Barn, Ashbury. Over 140 tractors plough on the day, joined by traction engines, vintage tractors and two working sets of steam ploughing tackle.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Fairford, Faringdon, Filkins & Burford Ploughing Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/fff-and-b-ploughing-match-2026-fairford-faringdon-filkins-and-burford/" }, { "slug": "doors-open-day-at-the-museum-of-scottish-fire-heritage", "name": "Doors Open Day at the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-26", "end_date": "2026-09-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, McDonald Road Fire Station", "town": "Edinburgh", "county": "City of Edinburgh", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH7 4NB", "lat": 55.963456, "lng": -3.183602, "website": "https://museumofscottishfireheritage.org/", "description": "The national fire heritage museum at McDonald Road Community Fire Station opens for Doors Open Day from 10am to 3.30pm, with five galleries of historic fire engines, equipment and artefacts telling the story of Scottish firefighting. Visitors can climb aboard appliances in the courtyard and meet serving crews from the station.", "admission": "Free, tickets must be booked in advance from 1 September", "organiser": "Scottish Fire and Rescue Service", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/doors-open-day-at-the-museum-of-scottish-fire-heritage/" }, { "slug": "west-of-england-championship-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "West of England Championship Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-27", "end_date": "2026-09-27", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Trugo Farm, Whitecross", "town": "Newquay", "county": "Cornwall", "country": "England", "postcode": "TR8 4LX", "lat": 50.40523, "lng": -4.959741, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The West of England Championship Ploughing Match is held for 2026 at Trugo Farm, Whitecross, near Newquay. The championship match attracts leading competitors from across the South West for a day of classes on Cornish farmland.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/west-of-england-championship-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "royal-east-berks-ploughing-match-and-show-2026", "name": "Royal East Berks Ploughing Match & Show 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-27", "end_date": "2026-09-27", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Water Oakley Farm, Windsor Road", "town": "Windsor", "county": "Berkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SL6 2DY", "lat": 51.49057, "lng": -0.688441, "website": "https://rebaa.co.uk/ploughing-match-show/", "description": "The Royal East Berks Agricultural Association holds its annual ploughing match and show at Water Oakley Farm on the Windsor Road for 2026. Ploughing classes are joined by a country show with rural crafts and produce competitions.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Royal East Berks Agricultural Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/royal-east-berks-ploughing-match-and-show-2026/" }, { "slug": "emergency-services-day-at-the-yorkshire-air-museum", "name": "Emergency Services Day at the Yorkshire Air Museum", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-09-27", "end_date": "2026-09-27", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way", "town": "Elvington", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO41 4AU", "lat": 53.924445, "lng": -0.96475, "website": "https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/", "description": "The air museum's annual emergency services day fills the former RAF Elvington airfield with preserved and serving fire, police, ambulance and rescue vehicles. The Fire Service Preservation Group attends with historic appliances, and the museum's aircraft collection is open as normal.", "admission": "Included in standard museum admission", "organiser": "Yorkshire Air Museum", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/emergency-services-day-at-the-yorkshire-air-museum/" }, { "slug": "cheshire-ploughing-and-hedgecutting-match-2026", "name": "Cheshire Ploughing & Hedgecutting Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-30", "end_date": "2026-09-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Cholmondeley Castle Estate", "town": "Malpas", "county": "Cheshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SY14 8AH", "lat": 53.057342, "lng": -2.69302, "website": "https://www.cheshireploughing.org.uk/", "description": "One of the North West's principal ploughing matches, held in 2026 on the Cholmondeley Castle Estate near Malpas. The one-day event combines ploughing classes with hedgecutting competitions and agricultural trade stands.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Cheshire Ploughing & Hedgecutting Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/cheshire-ploughing-and-hedgecutting-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "east-kent-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "East Kent Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-30", "end_date": "2026-09-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "St Nicholas Court Farms, Monkton", "town": "Monkton, near Ramsgate", "county": "Kent", "country": "England", "postcode": "CT12 4AU", "lat": 51.344296, "lng": 1.31578, "website": "https://www.ekpma.co.uk/", "description": "The East Kent Ploughing Match is held for 2026 at St Nicholas Court Farms, Monkton, on the Isle of Thanet. The one-day event features ploughing classes, trade stands and arts, crafts and cookery competitions, with proceeds supporting charities including RABI and local hospices.", "admission": "£12 on the gate (cash or card); early bird tickets £10 until 16 September", "organiser": "East Kent Ploughing Match Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/east-kent-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "mendip-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Mendip Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-09-30", "end_date": "2026-09-30", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Marksbury Plain, Marksbury", "town": "Marksbury, near Bath", "county": "Somerset", "country": "England", "postcode": "BS39 4NW", "lat": 51.355294, "lng": -2.525771, "website": "https://www.mendipploughingsociety.co.uk/", "description": "The Mendip Ploughing Society, founded in 1858, holds its 168th-year match on Marksbury Plain near Bath. The midweek match runs a full card of ploughing classes and is a cash-only event on the day.", "admission": "Free entry not confirmed; cash only on site, no card facilities", "organiser": "Mendip Ploughing Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/mendip-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-original-2026", "name": "Truckfest Original 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-10-03", "end_date": "2026-10-04", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground", "town": "Newark", "county": "Nottinghamshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "NG24 2NY", "lat": 53.097736, "lng": -0.769253, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/", "description": "The flagship show of the Truckfest series, which has run since 1983 and is now held at the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground. Two days of show trucks, manufacturer stands, arena entertainment and national trucking awards.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-original-2026/" }, { "slug": "sussex-county-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Sussex County Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-03", "end_date": "2026-10-03", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Burghill Farm, Chiddingly", "town": "Chiddingly, near Hailsham", "county": "East Sussex", "country": "England", "postcode": "BN8 6JF", "lat": 50.89349, "lng": 0.186227, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Sussex county-level ploughing match is held for 2026 at Burghill Farm, Chiddingly. Winners from local Sussex society matches come together to compete at county level across the main ploughing classes.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Sussex County Ploughing Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/sussex-county-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "cruckton-ploughing-and-hedging-match-2026", "name": "Cruckton Ploughing & Hedging Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-03", "end_date": "2026-10-03", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Myddle Farm, Shotatton, Ruyton-XI-Towns", "town": "Shrewsbury", "county": "Shropshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SY4 1JH", "lat": 52.798422, "lng": -2.949444, "website": "https://www.crucktonploughing.org.uk/", "description": "The Cruckton and District Ploughing and Hedging Society match, one of the best-supported one-day matches in the country, is held for 2026 at Myddle Farm, Shotatton, near Ruyton-XI-Towns. 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The association, which also runs the Henley Show, stages ploughing classes on Chilterns-edge farmland.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Henley & District Agricultural Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/henley-show-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "brailsford-ploughing-and-hedgecutting-match-2026", "name": "Brailsford Ploughing & Hedgecutting Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-07", "end_date": "2026-10-07", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Sapperton Manor, Church Broughton", "town": "Church Broughton, near Derby", "county": "Derbyshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DE65 5AU", "lat": 52.90321, "lng": -1.70667, "website": "https://brailsfordmatch.uk/", "description": "The Brailsford and District Ploughing and Hedgecutting Society match is one of the Midlands' major one-day rural events, held for 2026 at Sapperton Manor, Church Broughton. The midweek match combines a large card of ploughing classes with hedgecutting competitions and trade stands.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Brailsford & District Ploughing & Hedgecutting Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/brailsford-ploughing-and-hedgecutting-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "british-national-ploughing-championships-and-country-festival-2026", "name": "British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-10", "end_date": "2026-10-11", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "William Corbett Farms, Austrey", "town": "Atherstone", "county": "Warwickshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "CV9 3EA", "lat": 52.643904, "lng": -1.557981, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/events/2026-british-ploughing", "description": "The 75th anniversary British National Ploughing Championships, held on farmland at Austrey near Atherstone across a site of nearly 300 acres. Alongside the competitive ploughing there are steam ploughing engines, vintage tractors and machinery, horse ploughing and a special display marking 75 years of the Fordson Major.", "admission": "Adults £20 on the day, children £2, free parking; advance tickets save 20%", "organiser": "Society of Ploughmen", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/british-national-ploughing-championships-and-country-festival-2026/" }, { "slug": "75th-british-national-ploughing-championships-and-country-festival", "name": "75th British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-10", "end_date": "2026-10-11", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "William Corbett Farms, Austrey", "town": "Austrey, near Atherstone", "county": "Warwickshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "CV9 3EA", "lat": 52.643904, "lng": -1.557981, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/events/2026-british-ploughing", "description": "The 75th anniversary staging of Britain's national ploughing finals, held over almost 300 acres of farmland at Austrey near Atherstone. Around 250 competitors contest 15 championship classes, with winners selected to represent England at the 2027 World and European championships.", "admission": "Adults £20 on the gate (20% discount booked online in advance), children £2, free parking", "organiser": "The Society of Ploughmen", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/75th-british-national-ploughing-championships-and-country-festival/" }, { "slug": "75th-british-national-ploughing-championships", "name": "75th British National Ploughing Championships", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-10", "end_date": "2026-10-11", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Farmland at Austrey (William Corbett Farms)", "town": "Austrey, near Atherstone", "county": "Warwickshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "CV9 3EA", "lat": 52.643904, "lng": -1.557981, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/events/2026-british-ploughing", "description": "The 75th British National Ploughing Championships, staged on almost 300 acres of farmland at Austrey near Atherstone. Around 250 competitors contest fifteen championship classes, including horse, vintage and world-style ploughing.", "admission": "Adults £20 per day, children £2 on the gate; 20% off booked in advance; free parking", "organiser": "Society of Ploughmen", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/75th-british-national-ploughing-championships/" }, { "slug": "newbury-and-district-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Newbury & District Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-17", "end_date": "2026-10-17", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Coldridge Copse, Shefford Woodlands", "town": "Hungerford", "county": "Berkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "RG17 7BP", "lat": 51.463456, "lng": -1.467217, "website": "https://newburyshowground.co.uk/ploughing-match/", "description": "The Newbury and District Agricultural Society holds its 2026 ploughing match at Coldridge Copse, Shefford Woodlands, near Hungerford. The society behind the Royal County of Berkshire Show runs a day of ploughing classes on Berkshire downland.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Newbury & District Agricultural Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/newbury-and-district-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "barton-upon-humber-and-district-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Barton upon Humber & District Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-18", "end_date": "2026-10-18", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Wold Farm, Elsham Top", "town": "Brigg", "county": "Lincolnshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DN20 0NS", "lat": 53.626374, "lng": -0.450418, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Barton upon Humber and District Ploughing Society holds its 2026 match at Wold Farm, Elsham Top, near Brigg. The society match draws competitors from both banks of the Humber for a day of classes on the north Lincolnshire Wolds.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Barton upon Humber & District Ploughing Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/barton-upon-humber-and-district-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "62nd-scottish-ploughing-championships", "name": "62nd Scottish Ploughing Championships", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-23", "end_date": "2026-10-24", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Whitburgh Farms", "town": "Pathhead", "county": "Midlothian", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH37 5UT", "lat": 55.861149, "lng": -2.946793, "website": "https://scotplough.co.uk/", "description": "Scotland's national ploughing championships run over two days at Whitburgh Farms near Pathhead, the 62nd staging of the event. Classes range from modern conventional and reversible ploughing through to high cut, vintage and horse ploughing.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/62nd-scottish-ploughing-championships/" }, { "slug": "scottish-ploughing-championships-2026", "name": "Scottish Ploughing Championships 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-10-23", "end_date": "2026-10-24", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Whitburgh Farms", "town": "Pathhead", "county": "Midlothian", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH37 5UT", "lat": 55.861149, "lng": -2.946793, "website": "https://scotplough.co.uk/", "description": "Scotland's national ploughing championships, held for 2026 at Whitburgh Farms near Pathhead in Midlothian. Classes run from modern reversible ploughs through to vintage tractors and horse teams over the two days.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/scottish-ploughing-championships-2026/" }, { "slug": "trucks-and-fireworks-british-truck-racing-championship-finale-2026", "name": "Trucks & Fireworks, British Truck Racing Championship Finale 2026", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-10-31", "end_date": "2026-11-01", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Brands Hatch Circuit", "town": "Fawkham, near Longfield", "county": "Kent", "country": "England", "postcode": "DA3 8NG", "lat": 51.38414650564979, "lng": 0.3084613389830506, "website": "https://www.brandshatch.co.uk/2026/november/trucks-&-fireworks", "description": "The British Truck Racing Championship settles its title at this season finale on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, with five truck races across the weekend. A twilight truck convoy laps the circuit before a large fireworks display on the Sunday evening.", "admission": null, "organiser": "MotorSport Vision (MSV)", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/trucks-and-fireworks-british-truck-racing-championship-finale-2026/" }, { "slug": "newark-vintage-tractor-and-heritage-show-2026", "name": "Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show 2026", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2026-11-07", "end_date": "2026-11-08", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Newark Showground, Winthorpe", "town": "Newark-on-Trent", "county": "Nottinghamshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "NG24 2NY", "lat": 53.097736, "lng": -0.769253, "website": "https://newarkvintagetractorshow.com/", "description": "One of the biggest gatherings of vintage machinery in the UK, with up to 1,000 exhibits across 49 classes covering tractors, plant, commercials, horticulture, stationary engines and implements. The 2026 theme is All Things Ferguson, and the weekend includes a Brown & Co vintage tractor auction and the Sunday Sort Out autojumble.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/newark-vintage-tractor-and-heritage-show-2026/" }, { "slug": "fire-memorabilia-sale-at-fireground", "name": "Fire Memorabilia Sale at Fireground", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-11-15", "end_date": "2026-11-15", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Fireground, the Museum of Firefighting in Greater Manchester, Maclure Road", "town": "Rochdale", "county": "Greater Manchester", "country": "England", "postcode": "OL11 1DN", "lat": 53.611633, "lng": -2.154238, "website": "https://www.fireground.org.uk/visitor-information/forthcoming-museum-events/", "description": "Collectors' sale at the former 1933 Rochdale fire station, now the museum of firefighting in Greater Manchester, running from 10am to 3pm. Stalls sell fire service collectables, uniforms, helmets, models and equipment, and the museum's fleet of more than twenty fire engines dating from 1741 onwards is on display.", "admission": "Normal museum admission applies", "organiser": "Fireground", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/fire-memorabilia-sale-at-fireground/" }, { "slug": "rtx-scotland-2026-road-transport-expo", "name": "RTX Scotland 2026 (Road Transport Expo)", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2026-11-18", "end_date": "2026-11-19", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Scottish Event Campus (SEC)", "town": "Glasgow", "county": "City of Glasgow", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "G3 8YW", "lat": 55.86089, "lng": -4.288793, "website": "https://roadtransportexpo.co.uk/scotland/", "description": "A new Scottish edition of the Road Transport Expo, held indoors at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. The free trade show brings truck manufacturers, trailer builders and industry suppliers together for Scotland's road transport sector.", "admission": "Free, registration required", "organiser": "DVV Media International", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/rtx-scotland-2026-road-transport-expo/" }, { "slug": "lauderdale-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Lauderdale Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-11-21", "end_date": "2026-11-21", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Fans Farm", "town": "Earlston", "county": "Scottish Borders", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "TD4 6BD", "lat": 55.65652, "lng": -2.616066, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Lauderdale Ploughing Society holds its 2026 match at Fans Farm near Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The late-season match is part of the Borders' strong winter ploughing circuit.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Lauderdale Ploughing Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/lauderdale-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "stratheden-ploughing-match-2026", "name": "Stratheden Ploughing Match 2026", "category": "ploughing-matches", "start_date": "2026-11-29", "end_date": "2026-11-29", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Dairsie Mains Farm", "town": "Cupar", "county": "Fife", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "KY15 4RL", "lat": 56.33359, "lng": -2.954271, "website": "https://www.ploughmen.co.uk/uk-matches", "description": "The Stratheden Ploughing Society holds its 2026 match at Dairsie Mains Farm near Cupar in Fife. The November match rounds off the autumn season for ploughing competitors in the east of Scotland.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Stratheden Ploughing Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/stratheden-ploughing-match-2026/" }, { "slug": "essex-christmas-charity-tractor-run-writtle-to-ongar", "name": "Essex Christmas Charity Tractor Run (Writtle to Ongar)", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "R W Crawford depot, Writtle", "town": "Writtle", "county": "Essex", "country": "England", "postcode": "CM1 3SS", "lat": 51.73534, "lng": 0.431665, "website": "https://www.visiteppingforest.org/events/whats-on/christmas-charity-tractor-run-p2126651", "description": "An annual festive convoy of decorated tractors leaves the R W Crawford machinery depot at Writtle and travels via the A414 to Chipping Ongar, returning through Stondon Massey and Blackmore. The run raises money for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, with the 2025 edition held on 6 December.", "admission": "Free to spectate; roadside collections for the air ambulance", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/essex-christmas-charity-tractor-run-writtle-to-ongar/" }, { "slug": "clitheroe-young-farmers-christmas-tractor-run", "name": "Clitheroe Young Farmers Christmas Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Clitheroe Auction Mart, Lincoln Way", "town": "Clitheroe", "county": "Lancashire", "country": "England", "postcode": "BB7 1QD", "lat": 53.876883, "lng": -2.377972, "website": "https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/clitheroe-young-farmers-club/clitheroe-yfc-s-christmas-tractor-run", "description": "More than 100 tractors covered in festive lights parade from Clitheroe Auction Mart around Ribble Valley villages including Chatburn, Grindleton, Waddington, Whalley and Sabden. The run is held on a Sunday evening shortly before Christmas, with the 2025 edition on 21 December.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "Clitheroe Young Farmers Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/clitheroe-young-farmers-christmas-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "charity-christmas-tractor-run-for-yorkshire-air-ambulance-cloughton-to-scarborough", "name": "Charity Christmas Tractor Run for Yorkshire Air Ambulance (Cloughton to Scarborough)", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Moor Farm, Cloughton", "town": "Cloughton", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO13 0DU", "lat": 54.348656, "lng": -0.476617, "website": "https://yaacharitytractorrun.my.canva.site/", "description": "Around 50 tractors, lorries and Unimogs strung with Christmas lights travel from Moor Farm at Cloughton through Burniston, Scalby and Newby to Scarborough's Marine Drive and seafront before returning. The evening finishes with a hog roast supper, charity auction and raffle in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/charity-christmas-tractor-run-for-yorkshire-air-ambulance-cloughton-to-scarborough/" }, { "slug": "rmw-charity-christmas-tractor-run", "name": "RMW Charity Christmas Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Winchester Road (A272), Petersfield", "town": "Petersfield", "county": "Hampshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "GU32 3BS", "lat": 51.008646, "lng": -0.95238, "website": "https://www.hiowaa.org/event/r-m-winscom-ltd-rmw-charity-christmas-tractor-run/", "description": "A convoy of tractors in Christmas lights organised by agricultural contractor R M Winscom Ltd, leaving the A272 Winchester Road west of Petersfield and touring Buriton, South Harting, Rogate, Milland, Liphook, Rake and Liss before finishing in Petersfield Square. The run raises money for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and was held on 20 December in 2025.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "R M Winscom Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/rmw-charity-christmas-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "light-it-up-christmas-tractor-parade-weald-of-kent-yfc", "name": "Light It Up! Christmas Tractor Parade (Weald of Kent YFC)", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Parade through Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Staplehurst and Marden", "town": "Cranbrook", "county": "Kent", "country": "England", "postcode": null, "lat": 50.74700307201741, "lng": -3.410201113199269, "website": "https://wealdofkentyfc.wordpress.com/light-it-up-tractor-run/", "description": "Weald of Kent Young Farmers parade tractors decked in lights, tinsel and inflatables through Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Staplehurst and Marden on an evening shortly before Christmas. The 2025 run on 21 December raised about £22,000, including £8,000 for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex.", "admission": "Free to watch from the villages on the route", "organiser": "Weald of Kent Young Farmers Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/light-it-up-christmas-tractor-parade-weald-of-kent-yfc/" }, { "slug": "pontfaen-yfc-illuminated-charity-tractor-and-4x4-run", "name": "Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Brecon Livestock Market, Warren Road", "town": "Brecon", "county": "Powys", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "LD3 8EX", "lat": 51.946486, "lng": -3.414442, "website": "https://www.walesairambulance.com/the-charity/news/annual-illuminated-charity-tractor-and-4x4-run-to-light-up-community-for-charity", "description": "Pontfaen Young Farmers' illuminated tractor and 4x4 convoy leaves Brecon Livestock Market in the late afternoon and finishes at Brecon High School with entertainment, refreshments and a best dressed vehicle prize. The 2025 run on 23 December raised over £10,000 for Wales Air Ambulance, The Brain Tumour Charity and hospital children's wards.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "Pontfaen Young Farmers Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/pontfaen-yfc-illuminated-charity-tractor-and-4x4-run/" }, { "slug": "penybont-yfc-christmas-after-dark-tractor-run", "name": "Penybont YFC Christmas After Dark Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Crossgates Primary School, Crossgates", "town": "Llandrindod Wells", "county": "Powys", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "LD1 6RE", "lat": 52.273816, "lng": -3.330888, "website": "https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/2025/12/10/penybont-young-farmers-clubs-after-dark-tractor-run-to-return-heres-when/", "description": "First held in 2021 to raise awareness of motor neurone disease, Penybont YFC's after dark run takes illuminated tractors around Llandrindod Wells, Llanyre, Newbridge-on-Wye and Howey. Tractors muster at Crossgates school from mid afternoon, and the 2025 run raised about £3,500 for the Bracken Trust and St Michael's Hospice.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "Penybont Young Farmers Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/penybont-yfc-christmas-after-dark-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "arbroath-christmas-tractor-run", "name": "Arbroath Christmas Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Cuthlie Farm", "town": "Arbroath", "county": "Angus", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "DD11 2NT", "lat": 56.564554, "lng": -2.652638, "website": "https://ourarbroath.com/arbroaths-christmas-tractor-run-sunday-21st-of-december/", "description": "A festive convoy sets off from Cuthlie Farm and passes through Arbirlot village before running along Arbroath High Street to Kirk Square and Victoria Park. The 2025 run was held on Sunday 21 December and raised funds towards converting Arbirlot Old Kirk into a community space.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/arbroath-christmas-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "nairn-and-district-christmas-tractor-run", "name": "Nairn and District Christmas Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-01", "end_date": "2026-12-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Davidson Park", "town": "Nairn", "county": "Highland", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "IV12 5QF", "lat": 57.583552, "lng": -3.837796, "website": "https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nairntractors", "description": "Decorated tractors gather at Davidson Park for judging before lighting up a route through Auldearn, Piperhill, Cawdor, Croy, Fort George and Ardersier, finishing with a finale on Nairn High Street and The Links. The 2025 run took place on Saturday 6 December in aid of four local causes including a food bank and Farmstrong Scotland.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "Nairnshire Farming Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/nairn-and-district-christmas-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "fireground-christmas-open-day", "name": "Fireground Christmas Open Day", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2026-12-11", "end_date": "2026-12-11", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Fireground, the Museum of Firefighting in Greater Manchester, Maclure Road", "town": "Rochdale", "county": "Greater Manchester", "country": "England", "postcode": "OL11 1DN", "lat": 53.611633, "lng": -2.154238, "website": "https://www.fireground.org.uk/visitor-information/forthcoming-museum-events/", "description": "Festive open day at the Greater Manchester fire service museum from 10am to 4pm, including a visit from Santa and family activities among the historic appliances. The collection includes more than twenty fire engines from 1741 to the present day, plus uniforms, medals and equipment.", "admission": "Normal museum admission applies", "organiser": "Fireground", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/fireground-christmas-open-day/" }, { "slug": "banbury-christmas-tractor-run", "name": "Banbury Christmas Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-12", "end_date": "2026-12-12", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Spring Hill Farm, Barford St Michael", "town": "Banbury", "county": "Oxfordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "OX15 0PL", "lat": 51.9892, "lng": -1.38768, "website": "https://khh.org.uk/whats-on/fundraising-events/banbury-christmas-tractor-run/", "description": "Around 100 tractors dressed in Christmas lights leave Spring Hill Farm at Barford St Michael at 5pm and tour the villages of north Oxfordshire before passing through Banbury and Katharine House Hospice. Now in its 11th year, the run is organised by machinery dealer RC Baker Ltd and raises money for the hospice.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route; tractor places booked via Katharine House Hospice", "organiser": "RC Baker Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/banbury-christmas-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "larling-boxing-day-tractor-run", "name": "Larling Boxing Day Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-26", "end_date": "2026-12-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "The Angel Inn, Larling", "town": "Larling", "county": "Norfolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "NR16 2QU", "lat": 52.459845, "lng": 0.918876, "website": "https://www.instagram.com/larling_boxing_day_tractor_run/", "description": "Close to 200 tractors set off from the Angel Inn at Larling every Boxing Day morning for a 20 mile route along local roads, tracks and farmland, returning in the early afternoon. Running since 2008, the event raises money for the rural mental health charity YANA and other local causes.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Gavin and Jack Stammers", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/larling-boxing-day-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "far-forest-boxing-day-charity-tractor-run", "name": "Far Forest Boxing Day Charity Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2026-12-26", "end_date": "2026-12-26", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Far Forest Showground and Pavilion, Tenbury Road, Callow Hill", "town": "Callow Hill", "county": "Worcestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DY14 9DA", "lat": 52.36226, "lng": -2.382848, "website": "https://www.facebook.com/events/the-showground-and-pavilion-tenbury-road-callow-hill-dy14-9da/annual-charity-boxing-day-tractor-run/3882862401955442/", "description": "Held every Boxing Day since 2007, this run sets off from the Far Forest showground at Callow Hill and loops around the Wyre Forest area, passing Ribbesford and Little Lakes near Bewdley. Proceeds go to the Kidderminster and Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group and drivers compete for a best dressed prize.", "admission": "£10 minimum entry per tractor; free to watch", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/far-forest-boxing-day-charity-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "somerset-vintage-and-classic-tractor-show-2027", "name": "Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-01-30", "end_date": "2027-01-31", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Royal Bath & West Showground", "town": "Shepton Mallet", "county": "Somerset", "country": "England", "postcode": "BA4 6QN", "lat": 51.156234, "lng": -2.526436, "website": "https://somersettractorshow.com/", "description": "An indoor winter tractor show at the Royal Bath & West Showground with around 200 tractors on display, from early 1920s machines through to modern classics. Extensive trade stands sell spares, books, models and other tractor related merchandise.", "admission": "Adults £12, OAPs £10, children £5", "organiser": "Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/somerset-vintage-and-classic-tractor-show-2027/" }, { "slug": "tractor-world-show-2027", "name": "Tractor World Show 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-02-27", "end_date": "2027-02-28", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Three Counties Showground", "town": "Malvern", "county": "Worcestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "WR13 6NW", "lat": 52.082848, "lng": -2.314634, "website": "https://tractorworldshow.co.uk/", "description": "The largest and longest-running indoor tractor show of its kind in the UK, held each spring at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. The two days bring together vintage and classic tractors, club displays, trade stands and an auction, open 9am to 5pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Kelsey Media", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/tractor-world-show-2027/" }, { "slug": "knaresborough-tractor-run", "name": "Knaresborough Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-03-01", "end_date": "2027-03-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Great Yorkshire Showground (Brown Gate)", "town": "Harrogate", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "HG2 8NZ", "lat": 53.983019, "lng": -1.500137, "website": "https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/knaresborough-tractor-run-cic/knaresborough-tractor-run-2026", "description": "Hundreds of vintage, classic and modern tractors leave the Great Yorkshire Showground and pass through Knaresborough town centre on a circuit of surrounding villages. Started by Knaresborough Young Farmers in 2012 and now run in memory of member Mike Spink, it raises money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance each spring, with the 2026 run held on 8 March.", "admission": "Free to watch; tractor entry fee applies", "organiser": "Knaresborough Tractor Run CIC", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/knaresborough-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "classic-trucks-and-tractors-fest-scotland-2027", "name": "Classic Trucks & Tractors Fest Scotland 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-03-06", "end_date": "2027-03-07", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston", "town": "Edinburgh", "county": "City of Edinburgh", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH28 8NB", "lat": 55.941116, "lng": -3.369392, "website": "https://classictruckandtractorfest.co.uk/", "description": "An indoor winter show of classic trucks and vintage tractors at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston, near Edinburgh Airport. Restored lorries and tractors are displayed together with trade stands and owner club exhibits.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/classic-trucks-and-tractors-fest-scotland-2027/" }, { "slug": "classic-truck-and-tractor-fest-scotland-2027", "name": "Classic Truck & Tractor Fest Scotland 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-03-06", "end_date": "2027-03-07", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston", "town": "Edinburgh", "county": "Edinburgh", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH28 8NB", "lat": 55.941116, "lng": -3.369392, "website": "https://classictruckandtractorfest.co.uk/", "description": "An indoor show at the Royal Highland Centre bringing together hundreds of restored classic trucks and vintage tractors under one roof. The event returns for 2027 after a successful first Scottish edition in 2026.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/classic-truck-and-tractor-fest-scotland-2027/" }, { "slug": "dungannon-truck-run-2027", "name": "Dungannon Truck Run 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-04-01", "end_date": "2027-04-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Road route around Dungannon, starting from the Granville area", "town": "Dungannon", "county": "County Tyrone", "country": "Northern Ireland", "postcode": null, "lat": 54.5083, "lng": -6.7666, "website": "https://dungannontruckrun.com/", "description": "A long running charity truck run in County Tyrone in which hundreds of lorries parade around a road route through Dungannon and the surrounding towns. The run is held in aid of the Sporting Hearts children's charity, normally takes place in April, and the 2027 date has not yet been announced.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "Sporting Hearts Children's Charity", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/dungannon-truck-run-2027/" }, { "slug": "east-lothian-ploughing-association-charity-tractor-run", "name": "East Lothian Ploughing Association Charity Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-04-01", "end_date": "2027-04-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Pitcox Farm", "town": "Dunbar", "county": "East Lothian", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH42 1RQ", "lat": 55.968769, "lng": -2.573166, "website": "https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/25106129.dozens-tractors-ready-take-part-charity-road-run/", "description": "The East Lothian Ploughing Association's annual road run leaves Pitcox Farm near Dunbar and tours villages including Spott, Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Cockburnspath and Crowhill. The 2026 run, the third, took place on 26 April in aid of the farming charity RSABI.", "admission": "Free to watch along the route", "organiser": "East Lothian Ploughing Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/east-lothian-ploughing-association-charity-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "classic-trucks-and-tractors-fest-norfolk-2027", "name": "Classic Trucks & Tractors Fest Norfolk 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-04-10", "end_date": "2027-04-11", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Royal Norfolk Showground", "town": "Norwich", "county": "Norfolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "NR5 0TT", "lat": 52.646759, "lng": 1.17764, "website": "https://classictruckandtractorfest.co.uk/", "description": "The Norfolk leg of the Classic Trucks & Tractors Fest series, held at the Royal Norfolk Showground on the western edge of Norwich. Restored classic lorries and vintage tractors are shown side by side over the weekend.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/classic-trucks-and-tractors-fest-norfolk-2027/" }, { "slug": "classic-truck-and-tractor-fest-norfolk-2027", "name": "Classic Truck & Tractor Fest Norfolk 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-04-10", "end_date": "2027-04-11", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Royal Norfolk Showground", "town": "Norwich", "county": "Norfolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "NR5 0TT", "lat": 52.646759, "lng": 1.17764, "website": "https://classictruckandtractorfest.co.uk/", "description": "The East Anglian edition of the Classic Truck & Tractor Fest, held at the Royal Norfolk Showground near Norwich. Restored classic lorries are displayed alongside vintage and classic tractors, with trade stands across the site.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/classic-truck-and-tractor-fest-norfolk-2027/" }, { "slug": "classic-trucks-and-tractors-fest-staffordshire-2027", "name": "Classic Trucks & Tractors Fest Staffordshire 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-04-17", "end_date": "2027-04-18", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Staffordshire County Showground", "town": "Stafford", "county": "Staffordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "ST18 0BD", "lat": 52.822136, "lng": -2.064624, "website": "https://classictruckandtractorfest.co.uk/", "description": "The Staffordshire leg of the Classic Trucks & Tractors Fest series, held at the Staffordshire County Showground near Stafford. The weekend brings together restored classic trucks, vintage tractors, owner clubs and trade stands.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/classic-trucks-and-tractors-fest-staffordshire-2027/" }, { "slug": "classic-truck-and-tractor-fest-staffordshire-2027", "name": "Classic Truck & Tractor Fest Staffordshire 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-04-17", "end_date": "2027-04-18", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Staffordshire County Showground", "town": "Stafford", "county": "Staffordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "ST18 0BD", "lat": 52.822136, "lng": -2.064624, "website": "https://classictruckandtractorfest.co.uk/", "description": "The Midlands edition of the Classic Truck & Tractor Fest at the Staffordshire County Showground near Stafford. The weekend combines restored classic trucks with vintage and classic tractors and supporting trade stands.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/classic-truck-and-tractor-fest-staffordshire-2027/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-lincoln-2027", "name": "Truckfest Lincoln 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Lincolnshire Showground", "town": "Lincoln", "county": "Lincolnshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "LN2 2NA", "lat": 53.286414, "lng": -0.543944, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-lincoln/", "description": "The Lincoln round of the Truckfest series at the Lincolnshire Showground, which opened the 2026 season on the early May bank holiday weekend. The organisers have confirmed the show will return in 2027 but the exact date is still to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-lincoln-2027/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-north-east-2027", "name": "Truckfest North East 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Wolsingham Showground", "town": "Wolsingham, near Bishop Auckland", "county": "County Durham", "country": "England", "postcode": "DL13 3JF", "lat": 54.72705, "lng": -1.858558, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-north-east/", "description": "The North East round of the Truckfest series, held at Wolsingham Showground in Weardale. The 2026 show ran over the late May bank holiday weekend and the organisers have confirmed a return in 2027, with the date still to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-north-east-2027/" }, { "slug": "pickering-vintage-rally", "name": "Pickering Vintage Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Galtres Pickering Showground, Malton Road", "town": "Pickering", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO18 8EA", "lat": 54.221989, "lng": -0.770543, "website": "https://outdoorshows.co.uk/pickering-vintage-rally/", "description": "Three-day steam and vintage rally at the Pickering showground, the modern successor to the town's long-running traction engine rally. The 2026 event ran over the late May bank holiday weekend and the 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Outdoor Shows Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/pickering-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "shanes-castle-may-day-steam-rally-2027", "name": "Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally 2027", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Shanes Castle Estate", "town": "Antrim", "county": "County Antrim", "country": "Northern Ireland", "postcode": "BT41 4ND", "lat": 54.728513, "lng": -6.275522, "website": "https://www.shanescastlesteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "Northern Ireland's biggest steam and vintage rally, held in the grounds of Shanes Castle estate near Antrim over the early May bank holiday. Around 800 exhibits cover steam engines, vintage tractors, commercials and working threshing displays, with crowds of 15,000 or more. The 2027 dates have not yet been announced; the rally is normally held on the Sunday and Monday of the early May bank holiday.", "admission": "Adults £15, students 11-17 £10, under-11s free (2026 prices)", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/shanes-castle-may-day-steam-rally-2027/" }, { "slug": "carrington-rally-steam-and-heritage-show", "name": "Carrington Rally - Steam & Heritage Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "White House Farm, Main Road", "town": "Carrington", "county": "Lincolnshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "PE22 7DZ", "lat": 53.047277, "lng": -0.04014, "website": "https://www.carringtonrally.co.uk/", "description": "Lincolnshire's oldest steam and heritage show, held at White House Farm in Carrington near Boston on the late May bank holiday weekend. The 2026 event was the 65th show and the 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Carrington Rally", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/carrington-rally-steam-and-heritage-show/" }, { "slug": "stradsett-park-vintage-rally", "name": "Stradsett Park Vintage Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Stradsett Park", "town": "Stradsett", "county": "Norfolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "PE33 9HA", "lat": 52.623749, "lng": 0.460053, "website": "http://www.nvtec-ea.org.uk/rally/", "description": "Early May bank holiday rally in the parkland of Stradsett Hall near Downham Market, with steam engines among hundreds of vintage exhibits. The 47th rally ran on 3 and 4 May 2026 and 2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Norfolk Vintage Tractor & Engine Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/stradsett-park-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "abergavenny-steam-veteran-and-vintage-rally", "name": "Abergavenny Steam, Veteran & Vintage Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Bailey Park", "town": "Abergavenny", "county": "Monmouthshire", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "NP7 5SS", "lat": 51.826771, "lng": -3.013999, "website": "https://abergavennysteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "Wales's best-known steam rally, held in Bailey Park in the centre of Abergavenny every year on the late May bank holiday weekend. Steam engines, veteran and vintage vehicles and trade stands raise money for local charities through the town's Rotary club.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Abergavenny Rotary Charitable Incorporated Organisation", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/abergavenny-steam-veteran-and-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "beadlam-charity-tractor-run", "name": "Beadlam Charity Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Wombleton Airfield", "town": "Wombleton", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO62 7RY", "lat": 54.236528, "lng": -0.98246, "website": "https://beadlamtractor.co.uk/", "description": "A long running charity road run of about 50 miles through the Ryedale countryside, starting and finishing at Wombleton Airfield near Kirkbymoorside. Held each May in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance, it is organised alongside the JMK memorial run which supports Marie Curie, and the organisers say 2027 details are coming soon.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Bernard and Malcolm Simpson", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/beadlam-charity-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "masham-yfc-charity-tractor-run", "name": "Masham YFC Charity Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Thornton Watlass Crossroads", "town": "Thornton Watlass", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "HG4 4AH", "lat": 54.265336, "lng": -1.639699, "website": "https://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/event/masham-yfc-tractor-run/", "description": "Masham Young Farmers' annual run musters at Thornton Watlass crossroads near Bedale before heading through the dales to Leyburn Auction Mart and returning via Fearby. The 2026 run took place on 17 May, with entry fees of £15 per tractor supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance.", "admission": "£15 per tractor, £10 per passenger (2026 entry); free to watch", "organiser": "Masham Young Farmers Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/masham-yfc-charity-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "stambourne-charity-tractor-road-run", "name": "Stambourne Charity Tractor Road Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Stambourne Playing Field, Church Road", "town": "Stambourne", "county": "Essex", "country": "England", "postcode": "CO9 4NR", "lat": 52.021192, "lng": 0.505757, "website": "https://www.stambourne.com/stambourne-charity-tractor-road-run-2026/", "description": "Tractors leave Stambourne Playing Field at 10am for a road run through the north Essex countryside, returning to a village afternoon with a craft fair, classic car and tractor display, hog roast and bar. The 2026 run was held on Sunday 31 May in aid of Help for Heroes.", "admission": "£10 per tractor (2026 entry); free to watch", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/stambourne-charity-tractor-road-run/" }, { "slug": "llandudno-transport-festival-2027", "name": "Llandudno Transport Festival 2027", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-05-01", "end_date": "2027-05-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Bodafon Fields", "town": "Llandudno", "county": "Conwy", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "LL30 1BW", "lat": 53.321236, "lng": -3.805818, "website": "http://www.llantransfest.co.uk/", "description": "The largest transport festival in Wales, held on Bodafon Fields over the early May bank holiday weekend. More than 1,000 exhibits include lorries, buses, tractors, steam engines and classic cars, with road runs through Conwy and up the Great Orme. The 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/llandudno-transport-festival-2027/" }, { "slug": "anglesey-vintage-rally", "name": "Anglesey Vintage Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-05-15", "end_date": "2027-05-16", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Anglesey Showground (Mona)", "town": "Gwalchmai", "county": "Isle of Anglesey", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "LL65 4RW", "lat": 53.254561, "lng": -4.393932, "website": "https://www.angleseyvintagesociety.co.uk/", "description": "North Wales vintage rally at the Anglesey Showground featuring full-size and miniature steam engines, tractors, commercial vehicles, classic cars and stationary engines. The 2026 event was postponed because of the Eisteddfod, so the rally next runs on 16 and 17 May 2027.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Anglesey Vintage Equipment Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/anglesey-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "anglesey-vintage-rally-anglesey-festival-of-transport-and-machinery-2027", "name": "Anglesey Vintage Rally (Anglesey Festival of Transport & Machinery) 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-05-15", "end_date": "2027-05-16", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Anglesey Showground, Mona", "town": "Gwalchmai", "county": "Isle of Anglesey", "country": "Wales", "postcode": "LL65 4RW", "lat": 53.254561, "lng": -4.393932, "website": "https://www.angleseyvintagesociety.co.uk/vintage-rally-2027/", "description": "The 40th annual rally of the Anglesey Vintage Equipment Society, held at the Anglesey Showground at Mona. Vintage tractors and stationary engines are displayed alongside steam engines, classic cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, craft demonstrations and main arena entertainment.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Anglesey Vintage Equipment Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/anglesey-vintage-rally-anglesey-festival-of-transport-and-machinery-2027/" }, { "slug": "devon-truck-show-2027", "name": "Devon Truck Show 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-05-28", "end_date": "2027-05-31", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Smeatharpe Airfield", "town": "Smeatharpe, near Honiton", "county": "Devon", "country": "England", "postcode": "EX14 4SP", "lat": 50.876748, "lng": -3.162141, "website": "https://devontruckshow.co.uk/", "description": "The Devon Truck Show marks its tenth anniversary with an extended four day event at Smeatharpe Airfield near Honiton over the late May bank holiday weekend. Show trucks from across the South West are joined by camping, entertainment and trade stands.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/devon-truck-show-2027/" }, { "slug": "stonham-truck-show-2027", "name": "Stonham Truck Show 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-05-29", "end_date": "2027-05-30", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Stonham Barns Park", "town": "Stonham Aspal", "county": "Suffolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "IP14 6AT", "lat": 52.188677, "lng": 1.138157, "website": "https://www.stonhamtruckshow.com/", "description": "A charity truck show held each May at Stonham Barns Park in mid Suffolk, with show trucks, trade stands and family entertainment. The 2026 show ran on 23 and 24 May and the 2027 date is still to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/stonham-truck-show-2027/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-south-2027", "name": "Truckfest South 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-06-01", "end_date": "2027-06-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Newbury Showground", "town": "Thatcham", "county": "Berkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "RG18 9QZ", "lat": 51.45616, "lng": -1.306462, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-south/", "description": "The southern round of the Truckfest series at Newbury Showground, which took place in mid June in 2026. The organisers have confirmed the show will return in 2027 but the exact date has not yet been published.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-south-2027/" }, { "slug": "bon-accord-steam-and-vintage-fair-2027", "name": "Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair 2027", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-06-01", "end_date": "2027-06-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Castle Fraser Garden and Estate", "town": "Sauchen, near Inverurie", "county": "Aberdeenshire", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "AB51 7LD", "lat": 57.203022, "lng": -2.460743, "website": "https://www.bonaccordsteamclub.co.uk/", "description": "The Bon Accord Steam Engine Club's annual steam and vintage fair, held in recent years in the grounds of Castle Fraser near Inverurie. Road steam engines, vintage tractors and commercial vehicles gather at the north east of Scotland's main road steam event. The 2027 date has not yet been announced; the fair is normally held in June.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Bon Accord Steam Engine Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/bon-accord-steam-and-vintage-fair-2027/" }, { "slug": "kilbroney-vintage-show-2027", "name": "Kilbroney Vintage Show 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-06-01", "end_date": "2027-06-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Kilbroney Park", "town": "Rostrevor", "county": "County Down", "country": "Northern Ireland", "postcode": "BT34 3AA", "lat": 54.094747, "lng": -6.189697, "website": "https://www.kilbroneyvintageshow.com/", "description": "One of Northern Ireland's best-known vintage gatherings, held in Kilbroney Park at Rostrevor at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. Vintage tractors are shown alongside classic cars, commercial vehicles and machinery, with the 2026 show held on Saturday 20 June and the 2027 date still to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/kilbroney-vintage-show-2027/" }, { "slug": "wolds-tractor-run", "name": "Wolds Tractor Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-06-01", "end_date": "2027-06-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Caudwell's Yard, Ludborough", "town": "Ludborough", "county": "Lincolnshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DN36 5SG", "lat": 53.43933, "lng": -0.052563, "website": "https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/country-and-farming/blown-away-by-support-annual-wolds-tractor-run-could-be-biggest-and-best-yet-8639873", "description": "A trail of well over 100 tractors leaves Caudwell's Yard at Ludborough near Louth each June for a day long circuit of the Lincolnshire Wolds in aid of Marie Curie. The 2026 run, the event's 18th, was held on 7 June and included a display stop at an Open Farm Sunday event at Stainton le Vale.", "admission": "£15 per tractor (2026 entry); free to watch", "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/wolds-tractor-run/" }, { "slug": "fire-services-preservation-group-rally-at-eden-camp", "name": "Fire Services Preservation Group Rally at Eden Camp", "category": "fire-engine-shows", "start_date": "2027-06-01", "end_date": "2027-06-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Eden Camp Modern History Museum", "town": "Malton", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO17 6RT", "lat": 54.160274, "lng": -0.778926, "website": "https://edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/fire-services-preservation-group-rally/", "description": "Annual rally by the Fire Service Preservation Group, the largest mobile fire service museum group in the country, held at the wartime museum at Eden Camp. The 2026 edition ran over Father's Day weekend on 20 and 21 June with vintage and modern fire appliances, uniforms and equipment, and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": "Included in standard museum admission", "organiser": "Fire Service Preservation Group and Eden Camp Modern History Museum", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/fire-services-preservation-group-rally-at-eden-camp/" }, { "slug": "tractor-fest-2027-newby-hall", "name": "Tractor Fest 2027 (Newby Hall)", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-06-05", "end_date": "2027-06-06", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Newby Hall & Gardens", "town": "Ripon", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "HG4 5AE", "lat": 54.102666, "lng": -1.46946, "website": "https://tractorfest.uk/", "description": "The UK's largest vintage tractor and engine show, staged in the grounds of Newby Hall near Ripon by the Yorkshire Vintage Association. Recent shows have featured more than 1,400 tractors and over 2,000 further exhibits including stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars and motorcycles.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Yorkshire Vintage Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/tractor-fest-2027-newby-hall/" }, { "slug": "bloxham-steam-and-country-fair", "name": "Bloxham Steam & Country Fair", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-06-26", "end_date": "2027-06-27", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Smiths Fields, Milton Road", "town": "Bloxham", "county": "Oxfordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "OX15 4HD", "lat": 52.014668, "lng": -1.373345, "website": "https://www.bloxhamrally.com/", "description": "The Banbury Steam Society's annual rally at Smiths Fields in Bloxham, a fixture of the north Oxfordshire summer since the 1960s. Steam engines are shown with military vehicles, fairground organs, classic motorbikes and country attractions. The 2026 fair ran on 27 and 28 June and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Banbury Steam Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/bloxham-steam-and-country-fair/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-west-midlands-and-wales-2027", "name": "Truckfest West Midlands & Wales 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Three Counties Showground", "town": "Malvern", "county": "Worcestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "WR13 6NW", "lat": 52.082848, "lng": -2.314634, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-west-midlands/", "description": "The Truckfest round serving the West Midlands and Wales, held at the Three Counties Showground beneath the Malvern Hills. The 2026 show ran in early July and a 2027 return is confirmed, with the date still to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-west-midlands-and-wales-2027/" }, { "slug": "the-great-north-west-truck-show-2027", "name": "The Great North West Truck Show 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Haydock Park Racecourse", "town": "Newton-le-Willows", "county": "Merseyside", "country": "England", "postcode": "WA12 0HQ", "lat": 53.480923, "lng": -2.627185, "website": "https://gnwts.co.uk/", "description": "A large charity truck show at Haydock Park Racecourse with more than 400 trucks on display, live music stages and family attractions. The 2026 show took place in mid July and the 2027 date is still to be confirmed.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Swittas", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/the-great-north-west-truck-show-2027/" }, { "slug": "duncombe-park-steam-and-vintage-rally", "name": "Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Duncombe Park", "town": "Helmsley", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "YO62 5EB", "lat": 54.239599, "lng": -1.074755, "website": "https://www.gytec.co.uk/", "description": "Two-day steam and vintage rally in the parkland of Duncombe Park on the edge of Helmsley, at the gateway to the North York Moors. The 2026 rally ran on 4 and 5 July with steam engines, vintage vehicles, camping and family entertainment, and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/duncombe-park-steam-and-vintage-rally/" }, { "slug": "scottish-transport-extravaganza-2027", "name": "Scottish Transport Extravaganza 2027", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Glamis Castle", "town": "Glamis, by Forfar", "county": "Angus", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "DD8 1QJ", "lat": 56.620613, "lng": -3.001527, "website": "https://www.svvc.co.uk/extravaganza/", "description": "The Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club's annual show in the grounds of Glamis Castle, regarded as Scotland's premier vintage vehicle event. Around 1,700 exhibits span steam engines, tractors, commercial vehicles, cars and motorcycles, with parades and pipe bands. The 2027 date has not yet been announced; the show is normally held on the second weekend of July.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/scottish-transport-extravaganza-2027/" }, { "slug": "masham-steam-engine-and-fair-organ-rally", "name": "Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Marfield Fields, off A6108", "town": "Masham", "county": "North Yorkshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "HG4 4NX", "lat": 54.232362, "lng": -1.661525, "website": "https://www.mashamsteamrally.com/", "description": "Established in 1965, this Wensleydale rally combines working steam engines, vintage vehicles and restored fair organs, with engine parades through the town of Masham. The 59th rally ran on 18 and 19 July 2026, all profits go to Masham Town Hall, and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/masham-steam-engine-and-fair-organ-rally/" }, { "slug": "the-great-rempstone-steam-and-country-show", "name": "The Great Rempstone Steam & Country Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Turnpost Farm", "town": "Wymeswold", "county": "Leicestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "LE12 6ST", "lat": 52.807327, "lng": -1.099477, "website": "https://rempstonesteam.co.uk/", "description": "Long-established steam and country show held at Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, on the Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire border. The show celebrated its 70th anniversary rally on 11 and 12 July 2026 and dates for 2027 are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/the-great-rempstone-steam-and-country-show/" }, { "slug": "the-sussex-steam-rally-formerly-wiston-steam-rally", "name": "The Sussex Steam Rally (formerly Wiston Steam Rally)", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Parham Park", "town": "Pulborough", "county": "West Sussex", "country": "England", "postcode": "RH20 4HR", "lat": 50.920493, "lng": -0.48127, "website": "https://www.sussexsteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "One of the largest gatherings of heritage vehicles in Sussex, formerly held at Wiston and now staged in Parham Park near Pulborough. Around 1,200 exhibits attend, from steam traction engines to vintage vehicles, with trade stalls, local crafts and a traditional funfair. The 2026 rally ran on 11 and 12 July and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/the-sussex-steam-rally-formerly-wiston-steam-rally/" }, { "slug": "netley-marsh-steam-and-craft-show", "name": "Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Meadow Mead Farm, Ringwood Road", "town": "Netley Marsh", "county": "Hampshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SO40 7GY", "lat": 50.916172, "lng": -1.531491, "website": "https://www.nmscs.org.uk/", "description": "The south's premier steam and craft show, running since 1971 at Meadow Mead Farm on the edge of the New Forest near Totton. The three-day event combines steam engines with classic cars, motorcycles, heavy horses and a large craft section. The 2026 show ran on 17 to 19 July and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/netley-marsh-steam-and-craft-show/" }, { "slug": "cumbria-steam-gathering", "name": "Cumbria Steam Gathering", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Cark Airfield", "town": "Flookburgh", "county": "Cumbria", "country": "England", "postcode": "LA11 7LS", "lat": 54.166291, "lng": -2.969179, "website": "https://steamgathering.org.uk/", "description": "Large two-day steam and vintage show held since 1986 on the former wartime airfield at Cark, near Grange-over-Sands, on the last weekend of July. Traction engines are joined by classic cars, vintage commercials, fairground rides and an autojumble. The 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Cumbria Steam & Vintage Vehicle Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/cumbria-steam-gathering/" }, { "slug": "woodcote-rally", "name": "Woodcote Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Church Lane, off A4074", "town": "Ipsden", "county": "Oxfordshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "OX10 6BZ", "lat": 51.568081, "lng": -1.100979, "website": "https://www.woodcoterally.org.uk/", "description": "Charity steam and transport rally with vintage steam engines at its heart, now held near Ipsden in the south Oxfordshire countryside. The 60th rally ran on 11 and 12 July 2026 with tractors, military vehicles, live bands and a festival of ales, and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Woodcote Charitable Association", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/woodcote-rally/" }, { "slug": "scottish-transport-extravaganza-2027-glamis-castle", "name": "Scottish Transport Extravaganza 2027 (Glamis Castle)", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Glamis Castle", "town": "Glamis, Forfar", "county": "Angus", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "DD8 1QJ", "lat": 56.620613, "lng": -3.001527, "website": "https://www.svvc.co.uk/extravaganza/", "description": "One of Britain's largest vintage vehicle events, held in the grounds of Glamis Castle by the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club. Over 1,700 vehicles attend, including tractors, steam engines and static machinery as well as cars, commercials and military transport; the show is normally held on the second weekend of July and the 2027 date is yet to be confirmed.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/scottish-transport-extravaganza-2027-glamis-castle/" }, { "slug": "ladies-tractor-road-run", "name": "Ladies Tractor Road Run", "category": "tractor-runs", "start_date": "2027-07-01", "end_date": "2027-07-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "100th Bomb Group Memorial Airfield, Thorpe Abbotts", "town": "Thorpe Abbotts", "county": "Norfolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "IP21 4PH", "lat": 52.386852, "lng": 1.202309, "website": "https://www.ladiestractorroadrun.co.uk/", "description": "A ladies only road run of pink-themed tractors starting from the wartime airfield at Thorpe Abbotts and following a 20 mile route through the Waveney Valley and Harleston, with a public picnic stop at Gawdy Hall. Held each July since 2004, it has raised over £1.3 million for Cancer Research UK's breast cancer fund, and the 2026 run took place on 5 July.", "admission": "Free to watch; public picnic at the Gawdy Hall lunch stop", "organiser": "Annie and John Chapman MBE", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/ladies-tractor-road-run/" }, { "slug": "road-transport-expo-2027-rtx", "name": "Road Transport Expo 2027 (RTX)", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-07-06", "end_date": "2027-07-08", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park", "town": "Kenilworth", "county": "Warwickshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "CV8 2LH", "lat": 52.338596, "lng": -1.519504, "website": "https://roadtransportexpo.co.uk/", "description": "A three day trade show billed as being all about the truck, held at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre at Stoneleigh Park. Major truck manufacturers, trailer makers and suppliers exhibit, with new vehicles on display and a ride and drive area.", "admission": "Free, registration required", "organiser": "DVV Media International", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/road-transport-expo-2027-rtx/" }, { "slug": "weeting-steam-engine-rally-and-country-show", "name": "Weeting Steam Engine Rally & Country Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-16", "end_date": "2027-07-18", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Fengate Farm", "town": "Weeting", "county": "Norfolk", "country": "England", "postcode": "IP27 0QF", "lat": 52.460713, "lng": 0.611035, "website": "https://www.weetingrally.co.uk/", "description": "Founded in 1968, this charity rally on a 170 acre site at Fengate Farm near Brandon features massed displays of steam engines, over 140 tractors and working demonstrations including steam ploughing. It is held annually on the third weekend of July, with the 2027 dates yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Weeting Steam Engine Rally Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/weeting-steam-engine-rally-and-country-show/" }, { "slug": "welland-steam-and-country-rally", "name": "Welland Steam & Country Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-07-23", "end_date": "2027-07-25", "date_precision": "exact", "venue": "Woodside Farm", "town": "Welland", "county": "Worcestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "WR13 6NG", "lat": 52.062508, "lng": -2.28755, "website": "https://wellandsteamrally.com/", "description": "One of the country's best supported steam rallies, held over three days at Woodside Farm in Welland near Malvern with the Malvern Hills as a backdrop. The 2027 event on 23 to 25 July marks the 60th rally, following a well attended 59th show in 2026.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/welland-steam-and-country-rally/" }, { "slug": "truckfest-scotland-2027", "name": "Truckfest Scotland 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston", "town": "Edinburgh", "county": "City of Edinburgh", "country": "Scotland", "postcode": "EH28 8NB", "lat": 55.941116, "lng": -3.369392, "website": "https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-scotland/", "description": "Scotland's biggest truck show, held at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston near Edinburgh Airport. The event traditionally runs on the first weekend of August and the organisers have confirmed a 2027 return, with the exact date still to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Live Promotions Events Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/truckfest-scotland-2027/" }, { "slug": "convoy-in-the-park-2027", "name": "Convoy in the Park 2027", "category": "truck-shows", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Donington Park Circuit", "town": "Castle Donington", "county": "Leicestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DE74 2RP", "lat": 52.828346, "lng": -1.37246, "website": "https://convoytruckevents.co.uk/", "description": "A truck festival at Donington Park that combines championship rounds of the British Truck Racing Championship with up to 1,000 show trucks in the infield. The event has run in early August in recent years and the 2027 date has not yet been announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Convoy Truck Events with MSV", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/convoy-in-the-park-2027/" }, { "slug": "weald-of-kent-steam-and-country-show", "name": "Weald of Kent Steam & Country Show", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Little Engeham Farm", "town": "Woodchurch", "county": "Kent", "country": "England", "postcode": "TN26 3QY", "lat": 51.098924, "lng": 0.775225, "website": "https://wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "The largest event of its kind in Kent, held at Little Engeham Farm near Woodchurch with steam engines, vintage vehicles and country show attractions. The 2026 show ran on 1 and 2 August and dates for 2027 are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": null, "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/weald-of-kent-steam-and-country-show/" }, { "slug": "cromford-steam-rally", "name": "Cromford Steam Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Highacres Farm, Dewey Lane", "town": "Brackenfield", "county": "Derbyshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "DE55 6DB", "lat": 53.124361, "lng": -1.4777, "website": "https://www.cromfordsteamrally.co.uk/", "description": "Derbyshire's premier heritage show, held at Highacres Farm at Brackenfield near Matlock on the first weekend of August. Steam engines, vintage vehicles and working displays fill the hillside site, with the 2026 rally held on 1 and 2 August and 2027 dates yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Cromford Steam Rally Society", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/cromford-steam-rally/" }, { "slug": "astle-park-traction-engine-rally", "name": "Astle Park Traction Engine Rally", "category": "steam-rallies", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Astle Park", "town": "Chelford", "county": "Cheshire", "country": "England", "postcode": "SK11 9AD", "lat": 53.253474, "lng": -2.271772, "website": "https://outdoorshows.co.uk/astle-park-traction-engine-rally/", "description": "Major Cheshire traction engine rally held in the parkland of Astle Park at Chelford, near Macclesfield, on the second weekend of August. The 2026 rally ran on 8 and 9 August with historic engines, arena displays, a licensed bar with live music and Saturday night fireworks, and 2027 dates are yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Outdoor Shows Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/astle-park-traction-engine-rally/" }, { "slug": "gloucestershire-vintage-and-country-extravaganza-2027", "name": "Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane", "town": "Cirencester", "county": "Gloucestershire", "country": "England", "postcode": "GL7 5QD", "lat": 51.685081, "lng": -1.91677, "website": "https://www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk/", "description": "A major three-day vintage show at South Cerney Airfield near Cirencester, run by the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club. Vintage tractors and working machinery feature alongside steam engines, classic vehicles and country attractions; the event is normally held on the first weekend of August and the 2027 date is yet to be announced.", "admission": null, "organiser": "Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/gloucestershire-vintage-and-country-extravaganza-2027/" }, { "slug": "county-down-traction-engine-club-annual-vintage-rally-2027", "name": "County Down Traction Engine Club Annual Vintage Rally 2027", "category": "tractor-shows", "start_date": "2027-08-01", "end_date": "2027-08-01", "date_precision": "month", "venue": "Tullygarvan Road, Ballygowan", "town": "Newtownards", "county": "County Down", "country": "Northern Ireland", "postcode": "BT23 6LX", "lat": 54.506916, "lng": -5.800839, "website": "https://www.facebook.com/cdtec1975/", "description": "The County Down Traction Engine Club's annual vintage rally at Ballygowan near Newtownards, which reached its 51st running in 2026. Vintage tractors, steam engines, cars, stationary engines and commercial vehicles are shown with working demonstrations, and all profits go to charity; the 2026 rally was held on the first Saturday of August and the 2027 date is yet to be announced.", "admission": "Adults £10, under-12s free (2026 prices)", "organiser": "County Down Traction Engine Club Ltd", "url": "https://tractionaction.co.uk/events/county-down-traction-engine-club-annual-vintage-rally-2027/" } ] }