Bedwas Christmas tractor run will travel through Newport

The Christmas Tractor Run 2025 is coming to Newport tonight <i>(Image: Stuart Ladd)</i>
The Christmas Tractor Run 2025 is coming to Newport tonight (Image: Stuart Ladd)
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Tractors draped in Christmas lights will roll through the streets of Gwent tonight.

Bedwas Young Farmers Club’s annual Christmas Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, December 21, bringing festive cheer to communities across Newport with a convoy of decorated vehicles lighting up the night.

The event will kick off from Cross Farm at 5.30pm, before travelling through several towns and finishing at Plas Machen Farm.

The Christmas Tractor Run has become a well-loved local tradition, drawing families and residents outdoors to enjoy a festive spectacle while supporting young farmers and rural communities.

Tractors will pass Newport’s Transporter Bridge at around 5.50pm, before continuing to Duffryn at 6.10pm, Marshfield at 6.45pm, Bassaleg at 7.35pm, and Rhiwderin at 7.45pm.

Residents are encouraged to wrap up warm, line the route, and enjoy the sights as the convoy passes through each area.

Residents are encouraged to wrap up warm, line the route, and enjoy the sights as the tractors pass through their area this evening.

The Christmas Tractor Run is an annual celebration organised by Bedwas Young Farmers Club to highlight the importance of the farming community while spreading seasonal joy.

Each tractor is uniquely decorated with festive lights, ornaments, and Christmas-themed displays, transforming the convoy into a moving display of holiday spirit.

The event has grown in popularity over the years, with families turning out in large numbers to enjoy the illuminated spectacle and support young farmers.

Bedwas Young Farmers Club recommends that members of the public follow their Facebook page for live updates and the latest information throughout the evening.

All timings are approximate and may change slightly during the event, but organisers will share any updates or changes on social media.

The Christmas Tractor Run will conclude at Plas Machen Farm later in the evening.

Updates will be shared via the Bedwas Young Farmers Club Facebook page.

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