Sunday 28th
June 2026
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.
Our novelty theme for 2026 is Food and Drink - sponsored by Hobsons Brewery.
The winner is voted for by the spectators who vote via a chip into our specially design voting booth. Cart receiving the most chips wins £500.
Indicate on your entry form that you will enter the novelty cart catergory and we will advise in the next few weeks what the theme is.
REMEMBER - the cart voted best novelty cart on the day will win £500. The run-up novelty cart will win £250.
Novelty Carts
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A Fantastic Family Day Out
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Sunday June 28th, 2026