The Royal Welsh Showground is located in Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells in Powys, Mid Wales (postcode LD2 3SY). Situated where the A470 and A483 roads cross, it is easily accessible from all directions. It is located in the heart of the countryside, near the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Royal Welsh Show ticket prices vary, with general admission for the 2025 show (July 21-24) typically starting around £28-£32 for adults for day tickets (cheaper if booked early) and around £5 for children, with under-5s free; expect prices to increase as the event approaches, with online booking always recommended for the best rates on the official RWAS website, as they also offer membership options for frequent visitors.
FREE car parking is located at the bottom end of the showground only a short walk to the events main entrance. A forward parking area is available in our carpark for visitors displaying a Blue Badge. Please follow the direction of the traffic and parking marshals to ensure you park quickly and safely.
Please note, during the Royal Welsh Show that cash payments can only be made at selected gates. This is not the case at the Spring Festival and Winter Fair whereby any gate can accept cash. To note, the preference for admission is e-tickets as this will ensure a quicker admission into the event.
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How do I get to the Royal Welsh Show?
Our nearest train station is Builth Road. 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.
Forgetting to tap out on public transport, especially with systems like Transport for Wales (TfW), usually results in being charged the maximum fare or a penalty (like £10 on TfW), but you can often fix it by using the transport app to add the missing tap within a few days, or by contacting customer service, as the system links payments to your card or device. The main issue is the system can't determine your end point, leading to overcharging, so using the same card/phone for the whole journey and tapping off is crucial.
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Our FREE park & ride carparks are located on all main routes to the showground and are well signposted from all directions. Please follow the direction of the traffic and parking marshals to ensure you park quickly and safely and remember to take a note of which carpark you have parked in.
Yes, if you're over 60 and live in Wales, you can get a Concessionary Travel Card (Welsh Bus Pass) for free bus travel and discounted/free rail travel on specific Welsh lines, applying through Transport for Wales (TfW) or your local council. This pass provides free travel on most buses in Wales and discounts on certain TfW trains, like parts of the Cambrian Coast, Conwy Valley, and Heart of Wales lines, especially during off-peak hours or specific seasons, plus cheaper tickets in the Cardiff & Valleys area with the Valleys Senior Railcard.
Generally, tapping in (contactless/Oyster) is cheaper than buying a single paper ticket because of daily/weekly price caps and being similar to an off-peak fare, but buying advance tickets or using railcards on paper tickets can sometimes be cheaper, especially for longer journeys or with discounts not applied to tap-to-pay. For regular commutes, a season ticket is usually best, while tap-in is easiest for occasional travel.
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