# Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2026

> Royal Welsh Winter Fair runs 30 November to 1 December 2026 in Builth Wells. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 12 October 2026.

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Builth Wells, Powys

Runs Monday 30 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026

| Dates | Monday 30 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Opens to the public at 08:00 on both days; closing times are not published. Late-night shopping on the Monday, with fireworks at 19:00. |
| Where | Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd LD2 3SY [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.156,-3.401) |
| Entry | Ticket needed. Advance online tickets: £24 Monday, £22 Tuesday, children £5, under 5s free (2026) |
| Organiser | Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. [Official page](https://www.rwas.wales/winter-fair/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Royal Welsh Agricultural Society](https://www.rwas.wales/winter-fair/), checked 12 October 2026
- [Royal Welsh Agricultural Society](https://www.rwas.wales/winter-fair/tickets/), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.rwas.wales/winter-fair/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Royal Welsh Winter Fair: Quick Answers

### When does Royal Welsh Winter Fair start in 2026?

It opens on Monday 30 November 2026.

### When does Royal Welsh Winter Fair end?

The last day is Tuesday 1 December 2026.

### What time does Royal Welsh Winter Fair open and close?

The organiser had not published 2026 opening times when we checked on 12 October 2026. The dates are confirmed.

### Is Royal Welsh Winter Fair open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 30 Nov and 1 Dec.

### Is Royal Welsh Winter Fair free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. Advance online tickets: £24 Monday, £22 Tuesday, children £5, under 5s free (2026).

### Where is Royal Welsh Winter Fair?

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells LD2 3SY.

## About Royal Welsh Winter Fair

A two-day winter livestock show at the Royal Welsh Showground which also has a Welsh food hall and hundreds of trade stands used for Christmas shopping. It is an agricultural show first and a Christmas market second.

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## Where Is Royal Welsh Winter Fair?

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells LD2 3SY. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Royal Welsh Winter Fair

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Monday 30 November.

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