Plan your visit to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2025 at Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells. Discover the best of Welsh food, crafts and livestock, then unwind nearby at Coety Bach cabin, a cosy adults-only retreat just 25 minutes from the showground.

Discover the Royal Welsh Winter Fair and More: A Year of Shows in Mid Wales

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The Royal Welsh Winter Fair at the showground in Llanelwedd, just outside Builth Wells, is one of those classic Mid Wales events that mix festive shopping, hearty food and the best of rural life. This year’s fair takes place on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 November 2025, bringing two full days of competitions, Christmas stalls and local produce to the heart of Wales.

What to expect at the Winter Fair

If you love browsing markets, tasting local food or finding unique handmade gifts, you’ll enjoy this one. Expect:

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• A full line-up of livestock and prime-stock competitions, plus floral art and homecrafts
• Hundreds of trade stands selling handmade crafts, clothing, decorations and seasonal treats
• The ever-popular Food Hall, showcasing Welsh cheeses, chutneys, fudge, wine, cider and gin
• Cookery and butchery demonstrations, entertainment and festive lights
• Late-night shopping on the Monday evening

The Winter Fair is friendly, lively and full of that feel-good Welsh spirit. From Coety Bach, the showground is around a 25-minute drive, making it a lovely day out before returning to the calm of your own countryside hideaway.

After a day of exploring, you can pour yourself a glass of local wine from one of the Food Hall stalls, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, or simply curl up by the log burner. However you unwind, it’s a peaceful contrast to the bustle of the fair.

Year-round shows at the Royal Welsh Showground

If you can’t make the Winter Fair, there are plenty of other events worth planning around at Llanelwedd. The Royal Welsh Showground hosts something almost every season, from farming showcases to craft festivals and dog shows.

rize cattle and sheep being shown by local farmers at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair near Builth Wells, one of Mid Wales’ best rural events, just a short drive from Coety Bach cabin.

Here are a few highlights:

Royal Welsh Show (July) – The biggest event of the year, celebrating Welsh agriculture, crafts and countryside life with livestock, food and arena displays.
Royal Welsh Spring Festival (May) – A relaxed weekend for those who love smallholding, gardening and sustainable living.
Smallholding and Countryside Festival (May) – Family-friendly, with animals, cookery demos and rural skills.
Royal Welsh Dog Show (various dates) – A must-see for dog lovers, with pedigree competitions and displays.
Christmas and craft markets – The showground often hosts smaller festive markets, perfect for early gift shopping.

No matter which event you visit, Coety Bach makes a perfect base. You can enjoy the excitement of the showground during the day, then retreat to peace and quiet in the hills above the Ithon Valley when it’s time to rest.

A cosy place to stay near the Royal Welsh Showground

Coety Bach is an adults-only eco cabin about 25 minutes from Llanelwedd. We’re tucked away near Penybont, overlooking the Ithon Valley. After a day exploring the Royal Welsh Showground, you can:

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• Relax in the wood-fired hot tub
• Soak in the outdoor or indoor bath
• Sit by the fire pit with a drink from one of the local producers
• Sleep soundly in our reclaimed-wood nook bed

It’s everything you need for a little reset after a busy day out.

If you’re planning a trip to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, the Royal Welsh Show, or one of the other events at Llanelwedd, we’d love to welcome you to Coety Bach.

Check availability at www.coetybach.co.uk and plan your cosy Mid Wales break today.