Visiting Builth Wells for the Royal Welsh Show: a gentle guide to finding Wye Knot
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Visiting the Royal Welsh Show near Builth Wells in 2026
The Royal Welsh Show near Builth Wells brings visitors from across Wales and beyond to Llanelwedd and the surrounding area, making it one of the liveliest weeks of the year for our town. In 2026, the Show takes place from Monday 20 July to Thursday 23 July.
If you are attending the Show and looking for gifts, independent shops or places to browse in Builth Wells, we would be very pleased to welcome you to Wye Knot on the High Street.
Wye Knot is an independent gift and homeware shop in the centre of Builth Wells, with a carefully chosen mix of Welsh gifts, cards, homeware, candles, fragrance, confectionery, little luxuries and unusual finds with character.
We are an independent gift and homeware shop in the centre of Builth Wells, with a carefully chosen mix of Welsh gifts, cards, homeware, candles, fragrance, confectionery, little luxuries and unusual finds with character.
- the official Royal Welsh Agricultural Society website for tickets, programmes, travel information and event updates
Wye Knot is not exhibiting at the Royal Welsh Show in 2026
To avoid any confusion, Wye Knot will not have a stand at the Royal Welsh Show in 2026. We are not trading at the Showground and are not an official exhibitor.
Instead, visitors spending time in Builth Wells town centre during Show week are warmly invited to visit us at:
Wye Knot
27 High Street
Builth Wells
Powys
LD2 3DL
Our Royal Welsh Show week opening hours
We will be open for an additional day during Royal Welsh Show week, including Monday 20 July.
- Monday 20 to Friday 24 July: 10:00am–4:00pm
- Saturday 25 July: 10:00am–2:00pm
- Sunday 26 July: Closed
Our normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 28 July.
For our address, directions and the latest visiting information, please see our Visit Wye Knot page.
Welsh gifts and thoughtful finds to take home
For visitors who would like to take home something more personal than a standard souvenir, Wye Knot offers a relaxed place to browse. You may be looking for a Welsh card, a present for someone who could not join you, or a decorative piece to remember your time in Mid Wales.
Our online range includes Welsh Birthday Cards, including designs with Welsh greetings and sheep illustrations. They are a simple and thoughtful choice when you want to send a little note from Wales.
For something playful, the Penblwydd Hapus sheep birthday card features a cheerful sheep with a cake and has a blank interior for your own message.
There is also the Sheep versus sweater Welsh birthday card, featuring a humorous sheep-and-sweater design.
Cards, candles, homeware and little luxuries
Royal Welsh Show week can be full and busy, so sometimes the nicest things to find are small, easy gifts: a card, a sweet treat, a candle, a fragrance or a little luxury that can be tucked safely into a bag.
If you enjoy choosing edible gifts, our Fudge & Sweets collection is a good place to begin online.
One example is our strawberries and cream fudge, made with freeze-dried strawberries and clotted cream and presented in a branded gift box.
For home lovers, you can also browse our Home Decor collection. Decorative pieces can make especially thoughtful gifts when you want something with a little more presence, although availability may change during busy weeks.
Ordering online before visiting Builth Wells
If you already know what you would like, ordering online before your visit can help to keep things simple. This may be especially useful if you are attending the Royal Welsh Show and already have a full few days planned.
Please remember that placing an order is only the first step. You should wait until we confirm that your order is ready before travelling to collect it.
Click and collect from Wye Knot in Builth Wells
Wye Knot offers free click and collect from our Builth Wells shop. The process is straightforward:
- Place your order through the Wye Knot website.
- Select click and collect where available at checkout.
- Wait for confirmation that your order is ready.
- Visit Wye Knot at 27 High Street to collect it.
- Bring your order confirmation with you.
Someone else may collect on your behalf, provided they have the order confirmation with them.
Because Royal Welsh Show week is particularly busy locally, please do not make a special journey to collect an order until you have received confirmation that it is ready.
Looking for something particular?
If you have a particular gift or product in mind, it is worth contacting the shop before setting off. We can help with Welsh cards, small presents, homeware, candles, fragrance and more unusual gift ideas.
Stock can change quickly during busy event weeks, so checking before making a special journey is the most practical approach.
What to check before visiting during Show week
Before travelling into Builth Wells, we recommend checking:
- our website for current products and shop updates
- the special Royal Welsh Show week opening hours shown above
- that any click and collect order has been confirmed as ready
- official Royal Welsh Show information for tickets, programmes and event-specific travel arrangements
Discover more of Builth Wells during your visit
The Royal Welsh Show may be the main reason for your journey, but it is also worth allowing some time to explore Builth Wells itself.
The town centre is home to independent shops, places to eat, riverside walks and local attractions. Taking a little time away from the Showground gives you an opportunity to experience more of the town and support the local businesses that welcome visitors throughout the year.
Our guide to shopping in Builth Wells includes independent shopping ideas, parking information and nearby places to explore.
A warm welcome on the High Street
We may not be at the Showground, but if your Royal Welsh Show visit brings you into Builth Wells, we would love to welcome you to Wye Knot.
Call in for a browse, order online for click and collect, or contact us before visiting if you would like help choosing a thoughtful gift.
