Programme of events 2024

The Duxford Soap Box Derby will take place on the 1st September 2024 in Duxford, Cambridgeshire.

Wednesday 28th August

Bingo & Games night hosted by The Plough Duxford

Friday 30th August

Casino night hosted by The Plough Duxford

  • Tickets available from The Plough for £25 including welcome glass of fizz, canapés & play money
  • Black tie

Saturday 31st August

Kids and adults disco at The Plough Duxford

  • 6pm to 8pm kids disco
  • 8pm to 11pm adults disco

Sunday 1st September Registration of Soap Box Carts

Parking is avaialble from Welch’s Transport Ltd, Moorfield Rd, Cambridge CB22 4PS. ///duet.never.comedy. Please avoid parking on the derby route.

Graystones, St Peter’s Street

  • 10:00 am - 11:20 am Registration of vehicles, scrutineering and racers briefing

Road closures start at 11:30

Parade of Carts

  • 11:40 am Starting at Graystones and moving to the John Barleycorn

Sunday 1st September Duxford Soap Box Derby Races

The John Barleycorn, Moorfield Road

  • 12:00 Noon Children’s Race
    • Race one: 4-7 and 8-11 year olds
    • Race two: 12-15 year olds
    • Children’s race winner presentations
  • 1:30pm Adult’s Race
    • The Phill Hill Cup

… And Finish

The Plough, St Peter’s Street

  • 2pm onwards
    • Presentation of awards
    • Live music
    • Face painting
    • Auction and raffle draw
    • Hog roast, burgers and ice cream on sale

Road closures end at 14:30