Royal Cornwall Show 2025
Food & Drink Miscellaneous Agriculture Gardening
Wadebridge, UK
05-07 Jun 2025
Organizer:
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
Venue:
Royal Cornwall Showground
Frequency:
1 year
Event website:
Royal Cornwall Show
Cornwall's most time-honoured and lead agricultural show
The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, more often shortened to just the Royal Cornwall Show, is one of the oldest agriculture shows in the United Kingdom. According to some locals, it is among the last authentic shows of its kind. The first edition took place in 1827. Over the decades, the Royal Cornwall Show grew and expanded to the marvellous event it is today. It is not an exaggeration to say that the show is the most pivotal event in Cornwall because it brings in so many people from the county and the country. The Royal Cornwall Show stimulates the local economy, strengthens local communities and promotes Cornwall as a tourist destination. Looking at the foundation of the agriculture show, we see a comprehensive line-up of animal competition. The categories of animals in judging include goats, cage birds, poultry, bees, rabbits, cattle, sheep, pigs, and pigeons.
The Royal Cornwall Show 2025
The 2025 edition of the Royal Cornwall Show will be hosted as a live county agricultural show between 05.06.2025 and 07.06.2025. The hosting location of the event will be the Royal Cornwall Showground.
Accommodation
Plan for success at your outing to the Royal Cornwall Show and begin with selecting where to stay. Trade Fair Trips Ltd assists you in finding suitable hotels near the showgrounds in Wadebridge and completing the registration process in hours. You do not have to spend unnecessary hours scouting for hotel rooms or guest houses. Rely on our database of top hotel rates in Cornwall. We accommodate clients at every price range and make it our priority to keep you firmly within budget. One phone conversation is what it takes to receive a bespoke list of deals in the area, and it is up to you to choose the best one. Trade Fair Trips Ltd can build upon the hotel service for the Royal Cornwall Show with additional offers. Our top sellers include booking meeting facilities or taking over the installation of your trade booth.
On foot:
Not advisable when travelling from Newquay Airport
Not advisable when travelling from Bodmin Parkway Station
By car:
20 minutes when travelling from Newquay Airport
18 minutes when travelling from Bodmin Parkway Station
By public transport:
25 minutes when travelling from Newquay Airport
40 minutes when travelling from Bodmin Parkway Station
Hotels near Royal Cornwall Show
| Hotel | Stars | Distance to fair | City | Price | ||
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The Swan Hotel | 2.8 | Wadebridge | on request | Request | |
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The Well Parc Hotel | 11 | Padstow | on request | Request | |
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Mannings Hotel | 35.4 | Cornwall | on request | Request | |
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Hustyns Resort Cornwall | 8.2 | Wadebridge | on request | Request | |
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Molesworth Arms | 2.1 | Wadebridge | on request | Request | |
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SPRING GARDENS B&B | 2.86 | Wadebridge | on request | Request | |
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The Mill House | 20.88 | on request | Request | ||
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The Countryman Hotel | 20 | on request | Request | ||
| Travelodge Wadebridge | 0.85 | Wadebridge | on request | Request |
The Royal Cornwall Show has been held for three days every June for almost 200 years and the current editions are based on the sprawling showgrounds in Wadebridge, Cornwall in England. The agriculture show is put together by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association and is open to everyone both professionals and the general public. The warm June weather sees foot traffic from early in the morning up until late in the evening, though it’s best to consult with programming at the time of the show. The Royal Cornwall Show is conveniently located near A39 road and has sufficient parking availability. There are other ways to reach the Royal Cornwall Show like bus and coach service. Travelling by railroad? Bodmin Parkway is the nearest train station. There are also two airports – the Newquay Cornwall Airport and the Exeter Airport – that are within a short driving distance.
- The Royal Cornwall Show is one of the most important shows dedicated to animal judging with thousands upon thousands of animals being showcased. These cover everything from rare breeds up and bees to conventional cattle and sheep;
- There’s a real sense of community at the Royal Cornwall Show, because it allows local actors to reintroduce their wares to local communities and strengthen their relationships;
- The whirlwind atmosphere with live entertainment, music and fresh food, predispose most visitors to make purchases and that translates to an increase in direct sales.
The claim to fame that the Royal Cornwall Show is a significant platform for exhibitors is a fact. Editions of the agriculture show manage to rope in anywhere between 120,000 - 130,000 visitors during the three days. This translates to a continuous flow of traffic towards your booth. There’s a good number of competition around with 1000 exhibitor booths available, but the variety in the products on display make it easier for you to acquire targeted leads. The majority of visitors are from Cornwall, but in recent years there has been a wave of interest from neighboring counties – even further to the rest of the UK. There are farmers, animal breeders, beekeepers, dog trainers, families with children and students who all come to find out what’s available for purchase. As far as the exhibitors go, they vary from local food producers and florists to makers of artisanal goods and sellers of agricultural machinery.
Royal Cornwall Show 2022
The 2022 edition of the Royal Cornwall Show was a live event that heralded the festival's successful return after the suspension of the 2021 edition. The show took place at the Royal Cornwall Showground between 09.06.2022 and 11.06.2022 and did not include Covid-19 safety precautions. This was attributed to the nation lifting its national limitations in previous months. The county show's 2022 edition featured 120 671 visitors.
Royal Cornwall Show 2023
The 2023 edition of the Royal Cornwall Show took place as a live fair between 08.06.2023 and 10.06.2023. The event was hosted at the Royal Cornwall Showground without instating Covid-19 safety measures. The edition featured 118,201 visitors.
Royal Cornwall Show 2024
Royal Cornwall Show 2024 was held in the Royal Cornwall Showground between 06.06.2024 and 08.06.2024. The live event was attended by 117,447 participants, including around 800 exhibitors.
