The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.
Today our work includes providing support for business, social welfare and education in rural communities, and the organisation and staging of our ever-popular society events; the Smallholding and Countryside Festival, the Royal Welsh Show and the Winter Fair.
SMALLHOLDING AND COUNTRYSIDE FESTIVAL
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY
We look forward to seeing you at the next Smallholding & Countryside Festival on 18th & 19th May 2024.
ROYAL WELSH SHOW
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY
We look forward to seeing you at the Royal Welsh Show on 24th – 27th July 2023.
ROYAL WELSH WINTER FAIR
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY
We look forward to seeing you at the next Winter Fair on 27th and 28th November 2023.
SHOWGROUND
The 150 acre Royal Welsh Showground is open all year round. We host an array of exciting events set against the spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
The Showground boasts many different venues catering for a variety of occasions such as weddings, business meetings, conferences, concerts, exhibitions and much more.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.
Today our work includes providing support for business, social welfare and education in rural communities, and the organisation and staging of our ever-popular society events; the Smallholding and Countryside Festival, the Royal Welsh Show and the Winter Fair.
Showground Facilities - Smallholding & Countryside Festival
First Aid Centre
First Aid treatment is available at the First Aid Centre, situated in the Sheep Ring Control Tower and will be operated by Medical Solutions and open from 12 noon on Friday 19 May for the duration of the Festival. A limited overnight cover is provided by the first aid team.
Tel No: 01982 554407
From 6.00 pm Friday 19 May to 6.00 pm Sunday 21 May.
Lost Children
Lost children should be reported to the Main Office Tel: 01982 55 36 83.
Toilet Blocks
Toilet blocks are situated as follows:
- Welcome (Members) Centre
- Smallholder Centre (South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall)
- Hafod a Hendre
- The rear of HSBC Bank
- Near Horse Ring
- Horse Hill
- Near to Entrance A
- Main Ring Underpass
- Between Avenue D & C
- Near the Cattle Ring
- Near the Pig & Goat Ring
- Block below Neuadd Henllan
Disabled toilets are located within the main toilet blocks by the Pig & Goat Ring, the Montgomery Pavilion, the Clwyd Glamorgan Hall, within the Smallholder Centre (South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall), Welcome (Members) Centre and the Horse Ring toilet block.
Baby Changing & Feeding Areas
Baby changing facilities are provided in the toilet blocks adjacent to the Goat Ring, Main Ring Underpass, Welcome (Members) Centre, Montgomery Pavilion, Smallholders Centre (South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall), Horse Ring Toilet Block (in car park) and Toilet block near HSBC Bank.
A baby feeding and changing area will be available and manned by Society Stewards and situated in a unit under the main grandstand. The service will be available from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Car Parking
Free parking will be in designated areas on the showground.
Disabled parking:
A limited forward area will be reserved in car parks situated on the lower showground. Only those vehicles displaying the Blue Badge/Social Services car sticker will be given priority. If a pass is not displayed the Society will park visitors in the first available car park.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome at the Smallholding and Countryside Festival and must be kept on a lead the whole time and are restricted from entering the buildings especially containing poultry, livestock, and catering. Exceptions will be made in the Food Hall or catering outlets for visitors with assistance or hearing dogs.
Please do not leave dogs in cars.
Please note: dogs are not permitted at the Royal Welsh Show or Winter Fair
Catering
The Society very much hopes that the catering arrangements will help to make your time at the Festival a pleasurable one.
MONTGOMERY PAVILION
Tel: 01570 481 230. Bookings can be made directly with the caterer.
Friday 19th May
11.00 am to 6.00 pm
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May
BREAKFAST ~ 8.00 am to 10.00 am
LUNCH ~ 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm
SUPPER ~ 5.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Saturday – Live Music
SMALLHOLDER CENTRE (South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall)
Hot and cold snack refreshments ~ Saturday & Sunday 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
VINTAGE TEA ROOM (Country Life Area)
Teas, coffees, and light refreshments – open 9.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
NEUADD HENLLAN
Restaurant and Bar will be open.
STREET FOOD AREA
We will have a choice of mobile catering food available near the Clwyd Glamorgan Hall and NSA Pavilion along with tables and chairs between 9.00am to 6.00pm.
MOBILE FAST FOOD CATERING UNITS
There will also be fast food outlets available on site.
For further visitor information regarding the facilities at the upcoming Smallholding & Countryside Festival please read more here.