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What's Included
- Drive your choice of a 2024 John Deere or 1988 Case International tractor
- Safety briefing including an introduction to the tractor and its controls
- Practice basic manouvres in the tractor
- Familiarisation of the driving course
- Drive the course in the tractor including some reversing
- Allow 45 minutes for this experience with around 25 minutes drive time
- If opting for the John Deere tractor you will also experience GPS guided steering
Old vs New Tractor Experience
- Drive both the 2024 John Deere and 1988 Case International tractor
- 25 minutes driving each tractor (50 minutes total drive time)
- Allow one and a half hours on site for this experience
The Tractors
- John Deere 6R195 2024 Model
- 195hp modern tractor with auto gear box, electric controls and touch screen set up including GPS guided steering
- Case International 1455 XL 1988 Model
- 145hp 30 year old tractor with manual gear box and manual lever controls
What Can I Expect
Want to go tractor driving in Wiltshire? You've come to the right place. Tractors are the workhorses of the land and we salute them with these brilliant tractor driving experiences on a working farm and agricultural training centre in Wiltshire
The land on and around Rowdefield has been farmed by the Butler family since 1860. Today there are around 500 acres, with a trio of tractors working the land. But farmer John (the current Butler in charge!) also has a decade of experience teaching agriculture and business, which is why he decided to offer training courses in all things agriculture (from tree felling to tractor driving) at his Wiltshire farm.
We have put together these tractor driving experiences so you can have go at driving these amazing vehicles. And what a pair of tractors we've got lined up for you. In the 80s when most of us were watching the A Team and Grange Hill, the Case International 1455XL was out in the fields smashing it. This German-built tractor was legendary in farming circles. Rugged, pretty much bullet-proof and powerful enough to pull a house down they used to say!
Fast forward to present day farm machinery and the John Deere 6 series is the shining star of ploughing, drilling, bailing, shifting, lifting - whatever you want it do. This green giant of a tractor is the powerful 195bhp (yes, we know that IS a lot more than you'd think for a tractor isn't it?), 6.8l engine 6R195 model. Inside the cab is high-tech, with automatic gears, electronic controls and even GPS guided steering.
And don't forget, this is a training farm, so you will be experiencing at first hand the natural habitat of these impressive machines, with an experienced teacher guiding you as you go.
Whilst we might not fancy getting up at 4am at harvest time, we have to admit that the idea of being able to drive a proper tractor on a proper farm is an opportunity we couldn't miss and we think you'll love it too. Book your tractor driving experience in Wiltshire at this Devizes farm and see for yourself just how big, capable and fun to drive these tractors are.
The land on and around Rowdefield has been farmed by the Butler family since 1860. Today there are around 500 acres, with a trio of tractors working the land. But farmer John (the current Butler in charge!) also has a decade of experience teaching agriculture and business, which is why he decided to offer training courses in all things agriculture (from tree felling to tractor driving) at his Wiltshire farm.
We have put together these tractor driving experiences so you can have go at driving these amazing vehicles. And what a pair of tractors we've got lined up for you. In the 80s when most of us were watching the A Team and Grange Hill, the Case International 1455XL was out in the fields smashing it. This German-built tractor was legendary in farming circles. Rugged, pretty much bullet-proof and powerful enough to pull a house down they used to say!
Fast forward to present day farm machinery and the John Deere 6 series is the shining star of ploughing, drilling, bailing, shifting, lifting - whatever you want it do. This green giant of a tractor is the powerful 195bhp (yes, we know that IS a lot more than you'd think for a tractor isn't it?), 6.8l engine 6R195 model. Inside the cab is high-tech, with automatic gears, electronic controls and even GPS guided steering.
And don't forget, this is a training farm, so you will be experiencing at first hand the natural habitat of these impressive machines, with an experienced teacher guiding you as you go.
Whilst we might not fancy getting up at 4am at harvest time, we have to admit that the idea of being able to drive a proper tractor on a proper farm is an opportunity we couldn't miss and we think you'll love it too. Book your tractor driving experience in Wiltshire at this Devizes farm and see for yourself just how big, capable and fun to drive these tractors are.
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays throughout the year (excluding August-October during the harvest and planting season)
- Occasional weekend dates are available for a £20 charge payable when booking your date (subject to availability)
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
- Due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Please note: There is limited availability with July already nearly fully booked
Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire
Suitable For
- Minimum age 16
- Under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome
- Please note: due to safety no under 8 spectators
- Please note: dogs are not permitted on site
Anything Else
- Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn
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Reviews
4.9 out of 5 stars
Average Rating: 4.9
Total Reviews: 145
Total Reviews: 145
Find out what other customers think of the experience
Reviews
Lorna Jackson
Bought this as a birthday present for my husband and he loved it. We were allowed to go along as a ...
Olly Hinton
This was an absolutely brilliant experience mainly down to the knowledge and expertise of my ‘instr...
Jason
Such a fantastic experience! The instructor was also lovely and friendly, like what he said “no pre...
Pragmatic67
2 days ago
Fantastic day with a Tractor obsessed daughter. We were warmly welcomed, well instructed and spent ...
Robin Jeffery
7 days ago
Fantastic experience, great team at Rowdefield who made the adventure truly memorable. Highly reco...
Jane
7 days ago
An exceptional experience......... would do it again.
A massive thank you to the venue, Rowdefield...
Rose
14 days ago
Wow, what an exciting experience! My daughter bought me this experience as a gift, after having wis...
Terry Howard
22 days ago
A truly memorable experience, for all the right reasons. We enjoyed being educated about these impr...
Alice Bailey
28 days ago
My tractor driving experience was great. Loved the farm, it was like stepping back in time. Got so ...
Sue Reid
1 Months ago
What an amazing birthday gift, driving a tractor was a dream come true. The venue was fantastic and...
Chris Lloyd
1 Months ago
WOW what an amazing experience, it was an anniversary gift from my wife but i had an amazing time. ...
Khym Corrigan
1 Months ago
Paul had a great time driving the tractor
Trevor was great really knowledgeable and friendly
It’...
Alison Lamb
1 Months ago
Brilliant day and wonderful experience driving both tractors .
Warm welcome on arrival. , everyt...
Paul Keegan
1 Months ago
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Very informative regarding the difference in the tractors, all g...
Adrian Garnham
2 Months ago
A brilliant experience, l enjoyed every minute of it.
Well worth the money.
Phil Blundell
2 Months ago
My partner got me this for a Birthday gift which was totally unexpected but totally brilliant!
Tre...
Dale Rollinson
3 Months ago
I enjoyed a fantastic tractor-driving experience, which was taught by the very knowledgeable and hi...
David Felton
3 Months ago
Brilliant experience. Great explanation of the two tractors followed by good tuition and a good go ...
Joslyn Benson
3 Months ago
Bought this for my husband - in his 70's with a long history of driving all sorts of vehicles, but ...
Sophie
3 Months ago
Amazing experience! My brother and I had loads of fun learning about the two tractors and driving t...
Cheryl Cockburn
3 Months ago
The tractor driving experience was a birthday present from my family and was great fun.
Luke was ...
Neil Hodges
3 Months ago
The trainer / instructor was very enthusiastic & knowledgeable about his subject.
A very enjoyable...
Stuart Fisher
3 Months ago
My wife has had a thing about John Deere tractors since she was a student. I managed to get her to ...
R J CRIBB
4 Months ago
Excellent - helpful, friendly & informative .... well worth the visit
Ian F
5 Months ago
My girlfriend bought me the tractor driving experience for my birthday. We didn't get around to goi...
Grace
5 Months ago
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Gemma and Trevor wears so kind through the whole experience! A very knowledgeab...
Margareta
5 Months ago
My first time ever driving a tractor - WOW, a brilliant experience in control of a powerful John De...
Colin Chippendale
6 Months ago
The tractor driving experience was fantastic. After a quick classroom session to learn about the Tr...
Helen Harris
6 Months ago
A great farm in a beautiful setting and the staff were lovely. Trevor, the instructor was excellent...
Mandy Sellar
6 Months ago
We had an amazing time driving the tractors
We were made to feel very welcome and the whole exper...
Lianne
6 Months ago
Nice farm tucked away in Wiltshire, the staff are funny and very easy to get on with. My whole expe...
Annita
7 Months ago
I was extremely nervous about the whole experience before I went, but Luke was so knowledgeable, i...
Peter Dawson
7 Months ago
Great experience of driving a traditional tractor and the brand new "battle star galactic" .
Loris Buffon
7 Months ago
It was such a great experience. I had a one to one in person brief introduction and a tractor test ...
GWH
7 Months ago
Well-informed and friendly team who pitched the details of the information about the Tractor just r...
Christine
7 Months ago
Great experience with the help of Luke, who was knowledgeable, patient and very affable; whilst he ...
John Griffiths
7 Months ago
Great experience after having never driven a tractor in all of my 67 years. Loved the old Internati...
Abdallah Ali Ahmad
7 Months ago
Great experience had a good drive in both the old and new tractor.....much better than other drivin...
Jon
7 Months ago
An excellent experience, the staff were great and the pre drive talk and prep was educational and i...
Paul Hinder
8 Months ago
Excellent experience, very knowledgeable and friendly. Top tractor and great fun.
Andrew
10 Months ago
Really interesting and enjoyable experience.
The change in technology is amazing and the instruct...
Gaynor Toms
10 Months ago
I had a great time driving a John Deere tractor. John my instructor was really friendly and knowled...
A Trusted Customer
11 Months ago
Great day, great instructor, very interesting, would recommend.
Hannah
11 Months ago
What an amazing experience! Instructor Luke took time to explain the differences in the tractors I ...
Hannah Gelder
Fantastic day out! The Old vs New experience was a very appreciated birthday gift for my tractor ob...
Terry Morris
Everything about my experience was perfect. I was welcomed to the farm and nothing was too much. Th...
Paul
Outstanding experience with John on the day and the same from Gemma when making the booking. Follow...
Dawn Fairbrother
I had a great tractor driving experience. Luke was really easy to talk to, and patient. He made us ...
Geoff Cannon
Absolutely brilliant! Trevor was very knowledgabale and enthusiastic but very relaxed at the sane t...
Jim Weaver
Brilliant experience. Excellent briefing on the tractors and how they are used on a modern farm. ...
Ann Elizabeth Armstrong
Loved my experience driving a CASE tractor.
Trev who showed me the ropes was excellent.
Easy to b...
Sue Pope
Excellent experience which was a surprise present for my partner Tony. Gemma and Trevor were very f...
A Trusted Customer
Today’s tractor driving experience with Luke was absolutely fabulous. I am a 67-year-old lady never...
A Trusted Customer
I had an amazing time for a big birthday. Definitely preferred the old tractor. The instructor was ...
CathB
Really enjoyed driving the tractor. Very friendly instructor. Learnt lots about the farm too. A rea...
John R Money
An absolutely awesome adventure, tractor driving at its best. I can certainly see why Clarkson is h...
Claire Shucksmith
The idea of it is quite good but to be honest, it definitely isn’t worth the money. It was good to ...
Chris Oram
I was really looking forward to taking this experience, but it exceeded all expectations. A lovely ...
Janice Evans
A very nice welcome awaited us the moment we turned up. The safety briefing and tractor informatio...
Paul & Phily
This was utterly brilliant. Both me and my wife had a fantastic time. The atmosphere created was a ...
Don
exactly as I expected and wanted
Scott
I had been looking forward to this all year, and on a chilly November morning, I spent some time wi...
Paul Duffy
Had a great time, the chap who did the experience with us had worked on the farm all his life and w...
John Lamb
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Timothy Duggan
My wife bought me the Old vs New tractor driving experience for my birthday last year. My son had ...
Abbie Lifton
Fabulous tractor driving experience with the new John Deere. From the health and safety talk to the...
Mark
Great !
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Nicki foster
Thank you so so much for such a wonderful experience driving my first tractors
T. Rowe
I booked this for my friend's birthday as he loves tractors and really wanted to drive one. He tho...
Jennifer Bixley
It was brillant . My partner loved it . Good fun and very Interesting . Trevor was a lovely guy tha...
Helen Stanfield
A lovely morning spent with Luke learning about the latest in tractors- amazing technology. Chattin...
Julie Jenner
Really enjoyed the experience. My husband bought it for a birthday present and then I was offered ...
Alan Daffern
An excellent experience.
Very friendly and knowledgeable experience provider
Al Jackson
The farm was easy to get to, reception was very friendly. Luke was in charge of our day, again, ver...
Trish Buckland
Bought for my 40th birthday, it was an amazing experience driving tractors old vs new model.
John ...
Alistair
Fantastic experience. John was great and explained everything not only about the tractors but farmi...
Carol Poulton
What an amazing morning I had! I can honestly say it was fabulous. John at the farm was so lovely a...
Debbie Walford
Value for money .. sun was shining beautiful setting . John gave a great knowledgeable account of t...
Lesley
Fantastic experience. Great location and instructor. Would thoroughly recommend.
Ian Bovis
Had a great time learning about the tractors and farming. A great way to start getting to grips wit...
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Leanne Ward
It was a dream come true
Annette Tedore
My husband loved this gift. It was delayed due to COVID, but Gemma was lovely to deal with and we g...
Jane Crossman
Great experience driving two tractors, one old one new. John the instructor was very informative an...
Helen Caffrey
Fabulous experience, small friendly family team who went above and beyond to make it special. Excel...
Mandy
Absolutely loved my experience learning about, and driving, the tractors.
Would like to try the co...
Mark Packer
Had a great time was greeted by John who explained what was going to happen and about the tractors ...
Tony Conlon
I had a great time on my tractor driving experience. Luke the instructor was very personable and in...
Vanessa
So good. I love tractors. It was just amazing. Learnt so much about the different tractors.
It was...
Vanessa
So much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
John Oram
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Two iconic tractors - a short introduction, lots of driving and ...
Alan
A great experience, it was good to compare the old with the new. Although the technology has change...
Steven Wilkinson
Excellent Day out
Instructor was very informative and the tractor were awesome
Scott Clarke
Fabulous experience, led by an experienced driver! Highly recommend
Robert Wykes
Everything was well organised, with a good safety brief before hand.
The trainer was friendly and v...
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Pasquale Cappetta
Absolutely brilliant!. Quality experience with excellent service.. can't wait to do it again
Scott
Absolutely amazing, great set up and tuition, would throughly recommend this event at this venue 5...
Andrew
Interesting experience, friendly and knowledgeable instructor.
Very enjoyable and highly recommende...
Victoria Cridland
Absolutely loved every minute!! Luke was fantastic and full of random facts - wish I could have sta...
Bev Watson
A lovely experience for my husband's 'special' birthday. Luke was extremely knowledgeable and share...
Paul Harrison
A very enjoyable experience,
John (an excellent host and instructor).accompanied you on the tracto...
Keith
I had a great tractor driving experience with Luke; he is so knowledgeable and friendly I could hav...
Julian
Excellent experience
Graham crane
Very good.Staff friendly and helpful.
Graham Aldridge
Had a great time. Luke was an excellent instructor, very friendly and explained everything about th...
Graham
A great gift, thoroughly enjoyed
David Tilling
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience and learned a lot would recommend it to everyone.
Mike Griffin
Really enjoyed this experience, I am a tractor fan but have only had experience of old tractors - m...
joan kennedy
Good fun
Short but sweet
Arnold Beavan
Tractor mad 16 yo Grandson loved every minuute.John was an excellent instructor--Ollie wants anoth...
Nicola Grimshaw
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! Had a tractor ‘old V new’ experience. The team were great to deal with from b...
Victoria
We had fantastic time, fab experience, brilliant set up! Thank you
Stuart
These tractor drive experiences were like returning to my childhood - huge smile! Luke was very kno...
Claire Duckett
My father was over the moon with this. Really lovely people to deal with. Certainly recommend.
Tom
Had a really good visit to the farm for the Old vs New tractor driving experience.
John was fanta...
Paul Flavin
I have wanted to drive a large tractor for years, and this experience provided complete satisfactio...
Sarah Griffin
Excellent experience, thank you! The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient, going into dept...
Melvin Bagguley
My experience was a day driving 2 tractors The day started with a full safety brief on the farm and...
Laura
What a great experience, Luke was a great instructor and very informative. My husband completely en...
Simon Jerrome
The team were excellent and Luke put my son at ease straight away. I would recommend this experienc...
F Gurney
Great to drive a tractor again .
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Jonathan
Polite and professional staff. Concise health and safety briefing. Info given regarding the 2 tract...
George White
A really enjoyable experience, the instructor was great with loads of knowledge about the tractors ...
Mark Hubbard
The old and new tractor experience was bought as gift. The instructor at RTE gave very clear but co...
Trudy
My sister in law has always wanted to drive a tractor, and a red one at that. We booked to drive bo...
Nick Garbutt
Brilliant, great fun and a terrific instructor in Luke
Jayne Carrington
Absolutely brilliant day. Very professional. Lovely working farm and education centre. Could not...
Anya
A wonderful experience. It was fascinating to learn how tractors and technology have moved on sinc...
Mark Smith-Thomas
Brilliant experience. Highly recommended. Luke was very informative and great to try both tractors....
Martin
A great day out, the technology was just amazing. Luke was very knowledgeable and had no problem a...
Anne Piper
A thoroughly enjoyable time! Luke explained so much about the modern tractor - which I really appre...
Susan Branch
A totally awesome Tractor experience , friendly instructor. Just incredible and so much fun! Tha...
John M
A worthwhile and thoroughly enjoyable experience where you learn all about the mechanics and techno...
Nick Garbutt
I had a really terrific time at RTE, My instructor Luke was extremely knowledgeable and gave me the...
Alistair Gillies
Excellent experience. Instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable, tractors were very different ...
Peter
I did the old and new tractor drive.
A great facility, very professional, expert instruction and if...
Amanda Headington
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I had a really interesting and enjoyable tractor experience on 17th May 21. It was such fu...
Martin ward
Had a really fantastic, fun and informative time with Luke at the tractor new v old experience. Abs...
Pamela Jones
Loved it! Always wanted to try it and so glad I did!
Gary Chamberlain
Great fun and very informative. Staff at the farm were very friendly.
Merv
Fantastic day out. My wife loved the tractor experience day driving an old and new tractor.
I defi...
Kevin Trunkfield
Totally recommend the Tractor Experience, getting behind the wheel of the John Deere was fantastic ...
Harry Reed
Amazing experience
Knowledgeable farmer to support your experience
Lovely surroundings
Richard
Really quite impressed. Brought the experience as a humerous gift for my wife and she really enjoye...
Richard Baggarley
Really good visit Luke was so informative and friendly l would recommend this to anyone,thanks.
