Visitor Information

Soapbox Derby & Engineering STEM Fair with live music, food concessions, licenced bar & more!

Get ready for an action-packed day at the White Horse Soapbox Derby and STEM Fair on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM! Watch as daring competitors take on the world's most challenging soapbox course, with thrilling time trial races at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Beyond the racecourse, explore a buzzing STEM activity area, the James Dyson Foundation marquee, and an exciting mix of street food, artisan traders, and live music. 

With giant kites soaring above, a 7-meter climbing wall, two bars, and even a historic Army Aircraft Flight Scout helicopter dropping in, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled, high-energy day!

Please note that visitors cannot park onsite and will need to walk, cycle, or take the park and ride on the day from Westbury. Blue Badge holders can prebook their onsite parking to ensure convenient access.

Travel & Parking (Park & Ride)

For the ease and convenience of all, visitors this year will be kindly requested to use the Park and Ride which will be available at COACH ROAD,WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE BA13 4LX.

Buses will run all day from 9.30am to 6:00pm. The last bus leaves the venue at 7.30pm.

Park and ride buses will be £5 per adult and £2 for children. That includes parking all day as well as the return bus journey. 

Well behaved dogs on leads will be allowed on the buses.  No open food or drink will be allowed on buses.

Disabled Access

Blue Badge parking will be available onsite - badges must be displayed.  Two special mobility buses will be provided for those without blue badges that require tailored transport. These will run all day from the park and ride fields. 

There is no cost for the mobility buses.

Travel & Parking for Competitors & Sponsors

Competitors and sponsors will have onsite parking. Two vehicles per team. Sponsors will need to show parking permits upon arrival.

First Aid

The town council tent will serve as a meeting point for lost children. Wristbands will be available for children  at the town council tent free of charge.

As well as a first aid tent, a visible ambulance will be onsite and first respondents will be walking around the venue and on the soapbox track. 

We are currently finalising arrangements for providing free water.

Recycling

Single use plastics will be banned for all traders. Shuttle services will be provided to the public and car pooling will be encouraged. Waste management will be implemented to recycle as much of the event waste as possible

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Course Stats

The Steepest and Most Challenging Course in the UK, winding (hurtling) down the picturesque chalk escarpment above Westbury, Wiltshire

Course Length
400 Metres
Average Gradient
8.4%
Max Gradient
18.4%
Top Speed
50kph

Sponsorship

The White Horse Soapbox Derby wouldn't be possible without all of our amazing sponsors

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