The 2023 Royal Welsh Show takes place in mid-Wales from 24 to 27 July and is set to be a major highlight of Britain’s agricultural year once again.

Now in its 102nd year, the Royal Welsh Show, which takes place at the showground in Builth Wells, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture.

The show is an action-packed four-day event of exciting competitions, livestock, forestry, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink, a 12-hour programme of non-stop entertainment, attractions, displays and much more.

Along with its traditional livestock competitions, the Royal Welsh Show provides something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities and attractions. New for 2023, the exceptional equestrian artist Santí Serra will be a top Main Ring attraction. Acclaimed as the ‘Spanish Horse Whisperer’, Santí will perform his mesmerising choreography act with his Arabic horses every day of the show. The display is natural dressage, capturing the beauty of the horse’s movement, and the harmony between animal and man.

As the UK’s number one motorcycle display team, Bolddog Lings FMX Team base their show around the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system. Their display features top-ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks.

More highlights in the Main Ring include The Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh, one of the very few all-brass bands within British Army Music, and The RAF Falcons, the UK’s premier military parachute display team, with their exciting free fall display at speeds up to 120mph. Returning to entertain the crowds will be the spectacular Tristar Carriage Driving, Meirion Owen and His Sheepdogs, Inter Hunt Relay and much more.

Dan Whitby of Bolddog Lings (photo credit: Tracy Whittington)

With over 400 retailers and trade stands, shoppers will find plenty of unique gifts, homeware, accessories, and clothing to choose from. The Royal Welsh Show Shop will also be open throughout the event, where visitors can purchase all their Royal Welsh goodies.

The Food Hall will once again be a hive of culinary activity, showcasing the very best produce that Wales has to offer. A wide range of companies will take part in the Royal Welsh food showcase, creating a real microcosm of the Welsh food and drink industry from savoury delights to sweet treats.

This year will also see the launch of a brand-new Welsh Food Village showcasing the best food from Wales and featuring an array of exciting food and drink options, along with a live music stage and seating for visitors to relax and soak up the atmosphere. Welsh food business taking part in the village include Brecon Brewing Ltd, providing an award-winning selection of craft beers, lager and cider; Celtic Pie Company with their Welsh made pasties to suit all tastes, and Cwm Farm, an award-winning Welsh charcuterie and smokehouse.

Janet Redler, Managing Director of Janet Redler Travel, said: “The 2023 Royal Welsh Show looks set to be a real highlight of this year’s agricultural calendar, offering plenty for everyone with an interest in Welsh heritage, the countryside and rural traditions to enjoy. After the challenges of Covid, when the show had to be cancelled two years in a row, it’s great to see it bounce back, with so many new and exciting activities taking place.”

If you or your group would like to enjoy a visit to the Royal Welsh Show on a tailor-made tour of Wales, exploring the history, culture and traditions of the ‘small country with a big personality’, please do contact our friendly team today.

All photos courtesy of Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd.