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15 reasons not to miss the 2018 Royal Welsh Show!
As one of the pinnacle events in the British agricultural calendar, the annual Royal Welsh Show is an action-packed
event with four-days of exciting competitions, livestock, forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food
and drink, a 12-hour programme of non-stop entertainment, attractions, displays and much more… the list goes on!
hen and where?
23 - 26 July 2018 at the Royal
Welsh Showground in
Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. For
some it’s an annual pilgrimage
for the whole week, for others
it’s a day out to remember each year. Here are
just a few reasons why you should make a visit
this year:
1. Animals galore
With over 7,000 livestock entries, the animals
are one of the main attractions at the show
each year. Exhibitors travel from far and wide to
bring their potential prize winning animals to
the show with expectations of returning home
with a highly sought-after Royal Welsh rosette.
There will be plenty of opportunities to watch
the judging and displays and to also get up
close and personal with a huge variety of
animals, including; horses, cattle, sheep, goats,
pigs, rabbits, chickens, pets, and even some
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snakes and spiders!
2. Noise, speed and danger
With an exciting 12-hour programme of
entertainment each day, you’ll be kept busy all
day long. The show is bigger and better than
you could ever imagine with non-stop action in
the main ring from the minute you arrive at the
showground. Whether you are attracted to the
majestic horses, the impressive livestock
displays or the thrill and danger of the displays,
there is something for everyone to enjoy. All the
entertainment, attractions and displays are
included in your ticket price.
3. The Kings Troop
This year, the big attractions in the main ring
will be the incredible Kings Troop, Royal Horse
Artillery - the Queen's ceremonial Saluting
Battery of superb equestrian soldiers trained to
drive a team of six horses pulling the First
World War 'thirteen pounder' state saluting guns
at high speeds.
4. RAF 100 Celebrations
2018 marks 100 years of the Royal Air Force
(RAF), the World’s first - and most famous -
independent Air Force.
Watch the amazing aerial displays from
the RAF Parachute Display Teams. All taking
time out of their busy active duties, the teams
will be jumping into the main ring each day of
the show.
Also see the drill and ceremonial face of the
RAF Regiment, and active field squadron,
the incredible RAF Queen’s Colour
Squadron providing a continuity drill, along with
hearing the stirring music played by the Band
of the Royal Air Forces Regiment (appearing by
permission of the Air Force Board of the
Defence Council).
5. Big wheel!
New for 2018, there will be a spectacular
observation wheel at the showground. Visitors
will be able to sit back and relax whilst enjoying
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