The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) has completed a major refurbishment of the Glamorgan Hall at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd.

The extensive project has transformed one of the venue’s largest exhibition spaces, which spans almost an acre and is used year-round for trade stands, competitions and events.

Originally built in 1975 and formerly known as the South Glamorgan Hall, the building has been renamed following the upgrade.

Works carried out over the past year include a full roof replacement and new cladding on the southern elevation. Large glass panels have also been installed, increasing natural light and creating a brighter interior space for exhibitors and visitors.

The gable end of the hall now features timber cladding, giving the building a more contemporary appearance and complementing the nearby Food Hall.

The refurbishment was funded through fundraising efforts by the Glamorgan Feature County of 2023, which the society says will leave a lasting legacy at the showground.

The society thanked the Glamorgan team, led by its 2023 president, John Homfray FRAgS.

RWAS Chief Executive, Aled Rhys Jones, said: “We’re really pleased with the refurbishment – it feels like a completely new building. So many people have commented on how impressive it looks, and we’re incredibly grateful to the team at Glamorgan whose fundraising efforts made this possible.

“The Glamorgan Hall is such a versatile space, ideal for trade shows, exhibitions and a wide range of events, with excellent facilities and ample parking. I’d also like to thank our Estate Manager, Andrew Crockett, who has overseen the project and ensured everything was completed in time for this year’s show, together with our contractors, J A Morgan Construction and Vanguard Roofing, our Quantity Surveyors, CQS Solutions, and Planning Consultants, B P & Ltd.”

The newly upgraded hall will make its debut at the 2026 Royal Welsh Show.