Royal Welsh Show 2026
Monday 20 July 2026 - Thursday 23 July 2026
With four-days packed full of competition, attractions, displays, activities, live music and shopping, there is plenty to see and do at the Royal Welsh Show. Check out the daily programme of events and details of the main attractions here: Royal Welsh Show
When in Llanelwedd for the show, why not explore the area further? Find out more here: Things to do in Mid Wales.
Activities
We’ll once again be partnering up with Network Rail to bring a number of different rail side safety activities to our stand including the VR headsets.
The Builth Wells Male Voice Choir will be joining us on the stand on the Monday.
Other activities include:
- Story time with Teleri
- Safety message badge making classes
- Daily rail safety message plays/performances by Bollo
Getting to the show
Train travel
Catch a train to Builth Road station, just over a mile away from the showground.
A FREE shuttle bus will bring you the short distance to the showground. The shuttle buses will return to the train station, leaving the machinery entrance of the showground, 30 minutes before each train’s departure.
If you're heading to the show via train you can purchase your Royal Welsh ticket onboard for £35 (Adult) £11 (Child) or at one of our staffed stations providing your end location is Builth Road station.
Discounted tickets will be on sale from conductors and ticket offices on the Heart of Wales line from Monday 01 June 2026.
If you’re under 16 and travelling by train on the Heart of Wales line to the show, don’t forget to collect your free activity sheet from the conductor on board. Buses, bikes and trains take you on amazing adventures! Colour them in and bring your awesome artwork to the Transport for Wales stand at the Royal Welsh Show for a chance to win a prize.
A direct train will run between Cardiff Central and Builth Road during the show. Please note: this service is scheduled but subject to change. Remember to check before travelling.
Bus travel
Catch the T4 from Merthyr Tydfil to Builth Wells/Newtown to Builth Wells and arrive only a short walk away from the showground. T4 - Newton - Merthyr Tydfil
For more information on travelling to the show via the bus network, please visit TrawsCymru
Keeping our customers safe during events
Major events can result in more people than usual using our services. We’ll take extra steps to keep our customers travelling safely and reliably.
