Tractor Day 2025

The Alnwick Garden 

Tractor Day 2025 at The Alnwick Garden

Jul 29, 2025 | News

Sowing the Seeds of Fun at The Alnwick Garden

 

Mini Tractors, Big Smiles – Our Latest Partnership in Action

We’re thrilled to share something special rolling out at The Alnwick Gardens – a fleet of brand new mini tractors, donated by us here at W.L Straughan & Son.

As a family-run business rooted in agriculture, civils, and environmental work, we’re passionate about getting the next generation excited about the great outdoors – and what better way than through play? These pedal-powered tractors aren’t just great fun – they’re a light-hearted nod to our farming and machinery heritage, and a way of connecting children with rural life in a hands-on way.

Tractor and Truck Day

Tractor and Truck Day on Friday 25th July at Alnwick Garden was a roaring success – with families turning out in force to enjoy a day packed with engine-themed fun. From vintage vehicles to our brand new fleet of mini tractors, there was something for every age to enjoy.

It was brilliant to see so many young visitors hopping onto the pedal-powered tractors and getting stuck into the action – exactly what we hoped for when we teamed up with The Alnwick Garden. Seeing smiles on faces and mud on boots reminded us why partnerships like this matter.
We’re proud to have played a part in such a joyful, community-focused day – and we’re already looking forward to what comes next.

“We’re incredibly proud of this new partnership and grateful to W.L Straughan & Son for their support in helping us grow, both literally and figuratively. With their help, we can continue to nurture nature, inspire imaginations, and bring our community together. They’re not just helping us care for the Garden in supplying compost, but creating magical experiences for our visitors. It’s a brilliant partnership, and we’re thrilled to be working together.”

Lauren St Hilaire

Senior Partnerships Manager, Alnwick Gardens

It’s a pleasure to support a space like The Alnwick Garden, where creativity, nature and community are at the heart of everything they do. Whether it’s supplying compost or mini tractors, we’re proud to be part of the journey.

 

With over 30 years in civil engineering, groundworks and land management, W.L Straughan & Son is proud to work with some of the North East’s most exciting projects – but giving back to our community is just as important to us. Supporting The Alnwick Garden is one small way we can help create memorable experiences for local families, while celebrating our region’s rural identity.

We look forward to seeing you there – and to many more projects in partnership with The Alnwick Garden.

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