Defenders of The Cotswolds - Christmas Convoy 2026

A hundred decorated Defenders, with two routes to follow

The Wild Oven's Christmas Convoy gathers 100 Land Rover Defenders at Cotswolds Distillery in Stourton. Arrive between 3pm and 5pm for food from The Wild Oven and drinks from the distillery before the briefing and preparations from 5pm to 6pm.

The vehicles leave at 6pm on two planned routes through Cotswold villages, returning at about 8pm. The 2026 event raises funds for Yellow Wellies and Caring for The Cotswolds.

Participation is for Defender and Series vehicles, with a vehicle-and-driver ticket and separate passenger registration. Children under 12 attend free but still need a ticket, and under-14s must be with a parent or legal guardian.

Bring your ticket, warm clothing and a suitable road-legal vehicle with legal seats and seatbelts for every passenger. Towing is prohibited, festive decorations are encouraged, and parking and route allocations will be sent to ticket holders before the event.

The convoy goes ahead in normal winter weather; unsafe conditions may lead to changes sent directly to ticket holders. Spectators can watch along the route once passing times are released, so wait for those details before choosing a viewing spot.

Ticketed for participating vehicles and passengers. Bookings are non-refundable; spectator route details will follow.

Saturday 12 December 2026 · Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Phillip's Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EX · Arrivals 3pm to 5pm; convoy departs 6pm, returns about 8pm