A Quiet Base Near the Royal Welsh Show
If you’re planning a visit to the Royal Welsh Show 2025, you're in for a brilliant few days out in the heart of Mid Wales. Held every July in Llanelwedd near Builth Wells, the Royal Welsh is the largest agricultural show in the UK, drawing in over 200,000 visitors each year. It’s a celebration of rural life, farming heritage, and everything that makes Wales unique.
Although it’s rooted in agriculture, you don’t have to be a farmer to enjoy it. It’s packed with interest, whether you're drawn in by the animals, the food, the crafts or just the atmosphere. There are competitions, demonstrations, performances and pop-up markets around every corner, it’s a proper feast for the senses.
What’s On at the Royal Welsh Show 2025
Each year brings a fresh line-up, but there are a few highlights you can count on:
Livestock competitions – with thousands of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry from all over the UK.
Equine events – including the famous Welsh Cob classes, showjumping, and the much-loved horse parades.
Forestry Arena – a crowd favourite, with chainsaw carving, axe racing, climbing and live woodcraft displays.
Food Hall – celebrating the best of Welsh produce with tastings, street food, demonstrations and local drinks.
Horticulture Village – filled with garden displays, flower marquees, growing advice, and homegrown competitions.
Craft stalls and trade stands – more than 1,000 of them, showcasing everything from handmade goods to rural skills.
Entertainment and countryside sports – including sheepdog trials, falconry, music, dancing, and vintage displays.
If you’re wondering what’s on at the Royal Welsh Show, you’ll find plenty to fill each day, whether you're coming for one afternoon or all four.
You can explore the full programme on the official Royal Welsh Show or check the Visit Wales events page for extra info.
Stay in a Cosy Cabin – Just Half an Hour from the Show
We’re about 30 minutes door to door from the showground, so if you’re looking for accommodation near the Royal Welsh Show, our cabin offers a great base. You can enjoy all the buzz during the day, then escape to peace and quiet in the evening. No packed campsites or noisy crowds – just birdsong, trees, and a comfy bed.
The cabin is dog-friendly, with a secure, enclosed garden so your four-legged pal can join you for the trip. There's private parking, and you'll find everything you need to unwind after a long day walking around the showground. Think slow evenings, starry skies, and time to recharge before heading back for more the next day.
Inside, it’s cosy and warm, with thoughtful touches throughout. You can run a hot bath, light the fire, pop your feet up with a brew, or soak in the wood-fired hot tub if you fancy it. It’s a real switch-off kind of place, tucked into the hills with views over the valley.
There’s also a park and ride option just outside Builth Wells, with shuttle buses running from early morning into the evening, so you can leave your car in one of the car parks just outside Builth Wells and skip the queues if you prefer.
Some guests find us while looking for Royal Welsh Show accommodation and end up returning at quieter times of year for a proper break. The pace is slower here, the air’s fresh, and it’s easy to feel like you’ve got the place to yourself once the show’s packed away.
If you’d like to check the official show timetable or see what’s happening this year, you can visit the Royal Welsh Show website or browse the Visit Wales events page
Thinking of booking during the show or at another time of year?
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