Best of Wales on show at the Royal Welsh 2023

The 2023 Royal Welsh Show has drawn to a close after a jam-packed four days.

Crowds from across the globe packed into the showground in Llanelwedd to celebrate the best of Welsh and British agriculture.

Around the Main Ring, spectators were treated to an incredible four days of horse classes, all culminating in the Thursday afternoon competition for the sought-after title of Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Champion, judged by 2022 Grand National winner, Sam Waley-Cohen. This year’s winner was a stallion, bred and exhibited by Meirion, Dianne, and Caleb Evans.

Supreme Horse Champion, Gwynfaes Seren Wledig, a 12-year-old Stallion, bred and exhibited by Meirion, Dianne, and Caleb Evans. Pictured in the Main Ring with judge Sam Waley-Cohen (Photo: Royal Welsh)

Supreme Horse Champion:

Judged by Mr Sam Waley-Cohen

Gwynfaes Seren Wledig, a 12-year-old Stallion, bred and exhibited by Meirion, Dianne, & Caleb Evans.

Aside from the competitions, the showground was bustling with various activities taking place across the four days. A busy line up in the Main Ring saw the return of the heart-stopping Bolddog FMX Motorbike Display Team, and welcomed Spanish horse whisperer, Santi Serra for the first time. Welsh singer, Charlotte Church and practitioners of The Dreaming Retreat joined us in the Small Action Ring for a sound meditation workshop, along with crafters and basket weavers.

Brand new for 2023, the Welsh food village, Glwedd / Feast was a real hit. Visitors enjoyed the outdoor seating where they were able to try out delicious food and drink from 14 vendors across Wales whilst watching live music from fantastic Welsh acts on the entertainment stage.

“We are delighted to have had such a fantastic 2023 Royal Welsh Show.” said Aled Rhys Jones, Chief Executive.

“There is something very special about Llanelwedd. The atmosphere across the showground has been electric and we have been blown away by the enormous crowds we’ve seen all week.

“What’s equally pleasing is seeing the positive response to some of the new additions at this year’s show, particularly the Welsh food village; Gwledd | Feast, and our new live music stage. Bringing fresh and exciting content into the show is a key focus of ours as we want to make sure the visitor experience is second to none.

“This is only made possible by the support of our members, volunteers, exhibitors, sponsors and colleagues who have all worked incredibly hard to make this show such a resounding success. Diolch o galon i chi gyd.”

Looking ahead to next year, the Show has a limited amount of super early bird discount tickets available for the 2024 Royal Welsh Show, taking place from 22 - 25 July. Get them here.