Accessibility at the Show

Arriving at the Show and Parking

Travelling by car to the Show? Make sure you follow our yellow ‘Show’ signs to get to the car parks. The signs are here to help, following extensive discussions with the local Council and the emergency services, our transport plan has been created to help us to help you to reach the Showground easily and safely. Follow the signs, not your satnav in the car.

Disabled Parking

A forward parking area is available in all our park & ride carparks for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.

Car Parking

The Royal Welsh provides free parking for visitors at all our satellite car parks with low access shuttle buses to and from the showground.

Vehicles display the Blue Badge Permit will be directed to a satellite car park on route and should act upon direction of the traffic management team.

• A470 near Newbridge on wye
  • North 18 Car park
  • Graig Goch LD2 3RU
  • Castle
  • DROP OFF/PICK UP on the Showground– Machinery Gate

• A483 near Climery
  • South 3
  • Wernfawr LD2 3NS
  • Harp
  • DROP OFF/PICK UP on the Showground – Gate A

• A483 near Howey
  • North 17
  • Neuadd LD2 3TN
  • Daffodil
  • DROP OFF/PICK UP on the Showground – Gate A

• A481 near Builth Wells
  • North 15
  • Gellicadwgan LD2 3UA
  • Leek
  • DROP OFF/PICK UP on the Showground – Gate A

• A470 near Erwood/Builth Wells
  • South 1
  • Oakvale LD2 3BP
  • Dragon
  • DROP OFF/PICK UP on the Showground – Gate A

Buses

All our buses, including the shuttle buses are low-level buses and suitable for wheelchairs.

The buses are free to use and will take visitors to and from the showground between 7.30am and 9.30pm.

In addition, there is a minibus on each of the satellite carparks specifically for accessibility users only. This facility will shuttle those with accessibility needs and their families to the main showground. All ramps to all buses have a weight restriction of 350 kilograms (including the person).

Entrances

Improved access is available at Entrance A, C and Machinery Entrance.

Tickets

You can buy tickets at the main entrance or online before arrival. Click here to buy tickets online.

There are some low windows, suitable for wheelchair users. There’s also a “loop” system here to help you when buying tickets.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted to the Showground. Recognised ID Cards for Assistance Dogs are required for them to gain access.

They are not permitted in any buildings/areas containing live animals, the South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall, Grandstand, Members’ Pavilions, Fur & Feather Pavilion, Clwyd Glamorgan Hall, Food Hall or any of the Society’s Dining areas.

Wristbands for Children

Wristbands are available from the Children’s Facilities marquee on Avenue E (opposite the main ring grandstand) and information points hosted by Girls Guide Cymru.

Water Points

Water points are available all over the show ground and are clearly marked on the site map. These are set at a lower level to help visitors in wheelchairs and scooters. We want to encourage visitors to bring reusable water bottles and fill them up regularly while exploring.

Scooters and wheelchairs for hire

We’re working with Event Mobility once again this year, and their stand is located outside the main entrance, close to the premium parking (N2) and near to Gate A.

Scooters and wheelchairs must be booked prior to the event, to book contact the company in advance for a chat, 01386 725 391. Or booking is available through their website – https://www.eventmobility.org.uk/

If you’re planning to hire a scooter for the first time, give Event Mobility a ring for advice and a chat – and remember – if you’re not experienced, do please choose the slower speed on your scooter when exploring the show, and please remember to be considerate of other visitors when using a scooter around the showground.

Grandstand

Please note that areas will be reserved at both ends of Grandstand for wheelchair users. Access to the various sections of the Grandstand has been improved. Limited spaces available.

Toilets

A Mobiloo unit is situated next to the toilet block by entrance B. The unit is designed for use by disabled children and adults who either require a changing bench or hoist to use the toilet.

Toilet facilities are as follows:

• Entrance A – Avenue E
• Horse Ring (includes baby changing and disabled facilities) – Avenue J/H
• Main Ring Collecting Ring (includes baby changing facilities) – Avenue K
• Cattle Ring, top corner (includes showers) – Avenue M
• Pig and Goat Ring (includes baby changing and disabled facilities and showers) – Avenue M
• Country Pursuits Area (includes baby changing facilities and showers) – Avenue D
• Machinery Avenue (includes showers) – between Avenues C and D
• South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall (includes baby changing and disabled facilities)
• Hafod a Hendre (includes baby changing facilities)
• Montgomery Pavilion (includes baby changing and disabled facilities) (Members only)
• Members’ Centre (includes baby changing and disabled facilities) (Members only)
• Baby changing and feeding facilities are also available at the Children’s Facilities marquee on Avenue E (opposite the main ring grandstand)

Shower

Accessible showers for the disabled are provided within the main toilet blocks as follow: Cattle Ring, top corner Avenue M (below Neuadd Henllan).

Lifts

Assistance chairs in the event of an evacuation are placed in the International Pavilion and Members Centre.

Catering

Caterers are encouraged to include and brief staff on allergens or special dietary requirements.

Seating

Picnic benches adapted for wheelchair users are in the Gwledd Mobile Catering area.

Medical Centre

The Medical Centre is located on Avenue D.

Breastfeeding

The Royal Welsh Showground is a breastfeeding friendly site, meaning we welcome breastfeeding anywhere on our showground and work to support and empower mothers and families to feel confident breastfeeding out and about in the community.

Sensory Aids

The Royal Welsh Show holds events within the site, that have degrees of stimulation for the visitor experience. At times, there may be extreme noises or visuals, that could overstimulate some people who find this difficult. If this is the case, there are quieter areas such as the Horticultural Village or Countryside area to visit. The RWAS reception also has sensory toys and ear defenders if such persons are finding their stay overwhelming and these can be loaned for a small deposit.