best day to visit royal welsh show?

pavlovs_dog

we're hoping to visit the royal welsh for the first time this year. was just wondering if anyhad had any recommendations on the best day to visit?

any competitions that are particularly worth seeing?

any general hints and tips?

Allen.H

In my opinion the day that the Welsh Cobs are in the arena. But every day is an excellent day out

taff007

General Advice - Get there early as the roads around Builth get very busy.

pollypenny

Unless you are a member, there are very few places to sit and eat. You might want to take a pic-nic. Comfortable shoes are essential. It's a good day out , though.

pavlovs_dog

pollypenny wrote: »

Unless you are a member, there are very few places to sit and eat. You might want to take a pic-nic.

I'd thought about doing that purely in light of how expensive food can be on the eisteddfod maes. never realised that there were exclusive eateries in llanelwedd - i've learnt something today!

aliasojo

pavlovs_dog wrote: »

any general hints and tips?

Yes.

It's always better to peel an orange first before trying to eat it.

*nods wisely*


:rotfl:

Sorry.

keigcf

If your in to horses Wednesday is THE day to go, which also is the busiest day. If you are only going one day get there early and leave late to get maximum out of it. Best place to get lunch is Marks and spencers, they do sandwiches at normal prices. We get them then position ourselves to watch the ring for the afternoon. If into motorbikes then the kangaroo kid is amazing. The lancaster bombers are doing a flypast on the Tuesday 2.30.
I'm lucky we only live 8 miles away so go every day..... nothing else happens around here!