Sunday 27th
June 2027
About Us
Richards Castle Soap Box Derby has been an annual event since 2004. Every June home made carts race against the clock down Hanway Common in the village of Richards Castle, on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. The event, which is organised by volunteers has raised over £150,000 for local charities.
Novelty Carts
Everyone loves the amazing designs of carts entered into the Novelty Category. Spectators are the judges of this special category, voting for their favourite cart with a token received as they enter the event.
The novelty theme for 2027 is sponsored by Frank P Matthews Trees, with the theme of Gardens and Trees so we're looking forward to seeing carts decked with colourful flowers, novelty lawnmowers and possibly some, magical trees all speeding down the track in 2027. Let your imagination run wild as you create your novelty masterpiece.
The winner is voted for by the spectators who vote via a chip into our specially designed voting booth. The cart receiving the most chips wins £500.
Indicate on your entry form that you will enter the novelty cart category.
REMEMBER - the cart voted best novelty cart on the day will win £500. The run-up novelty cart will win £250.
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Sunday June 27th, 2027