Frequently Asked Questions

Wonderwool Wales is one of the must-visit festivals in Wales in 2027, taking place on 24 - 25 April at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells.

Celebrating wool, natural fibres, textiles and creativity, this annual event brings together over 200 exhibitors offering yarn, fleece, fabrics, craft supplies, handmade products and more.

Visitors can also take part in Woolschools workshops to learn new skills, including knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, embroidery and felting.

Whether you’re an experienced crafter, a textile enthusiast or looking for a family festival in Wales, Wonderwool Wales offers an inspiring day out for all ages.

There are several events for wool, knitting, crochet and textile enthusiasts to look forward to in 2027.

Wonderwool Wales takes place on 24 - 25 April 2027 at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, celebrating wool, natural fibres, textiles and crafts.

With approximately 230 exhibitors, visitors can discover yarns, fleece, fabrics, craft supplies, handmade products and workshops all in one place.

Wonderwool Wales is a celebration of wool, natural fibres & textiles. From the sheep or other fibre-producing animal, to the finished product ie. yarns and fibre used in many wool crafts such as knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, dyeing and felting. This also includes our Woolschools, workshops where you can learn different techniques in knitting, embroidery, crochet, weaving and much more.

It is the largest wool, natural fibre & textile festival of its kind in Wales, the UK and Europe.

You can find raw fleece, hand-dyed yarns and fibre, accessories, equipment, books and finished products.

We have, in recent years, added textiles to the mix so that there is something for everyone at the largest show in wool festival in Wales, the UK & Europe. You will find fabrics, dress-making patterns and some patchwork-related products.

Wonderwool Wales festival in Wales takes place on the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY.

Our wool festival in the UK usually takes place on the 4th weekend in April. The dates are shown on the Home page of our website.

Wonderwool Wales Opens From Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 4.30pm.

The Showground can be reached by car, car sharing or minibuses/coaches organised by other companies or groups.

There is a train service to Builth Road Station which runs on a Saturday only. If you are using the train service you can organise a pick up by our minibus service by emailing us with your name, contact details and train arrival time. Our minibuses are able to offer a return trip to the station in time for your journey home, just let us know details in advance. Email chrissie@wonderwoolwales.co.uk

Yes, as with most shows, a ticket is required. Tickets will be available online through our website https://www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk or at the gate on the day. Check our website for further information regarding prices of our wool festival in the UK.

The prices for Wonderwool Wales 2027 are:

One Day tickets £16.00, Weekend tickets £30.00, Coach party tickets for groups of 12 or more £15.00 each.  Children under 16 years of age do not require a ticket.

Children are welcome to accompany a visiting adult and there is no charge or ticket required for children under the age of 16.

Pets are NOT allowed within the actual show area or Halls but can be left on the lower showground in your vehicle and walked in that area. All animal welfare guidance must be adhered to.

Registered Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs are welcome at our festival in Wales.

If you're looking for a family festival in Wales in spring 2027, Wonderwool Wales takes place on 24 - 25 April at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells.

The event celebrates wool, natural fibres, textiles and crafts, offering visitors the opportunity to explore exhibitors, discover handmade products and learn about different creative techniques.

Check the official website for visitor information and details of any activities suitable for children.

Yes, the showground has tarmac surfaces. There are ramps into all Halls. The aisles are designed with wheelchair access in mind so there is plenty of room to be able to get around the halls. There are disabled access toilet facilities around the outside of the halls and in some of the toilet blocks. There is dedicated Disabled Parking near to the halls, just follow the road signs for Disabled Parking, Exhibitors & Livestock. The stewards will then show you where to park.

Yes, we do offer Carer's tickets. There are 2 options to purchase; you can purchase 2 full price tickets from the online ticket booking system on our website and then come along to our Show Office on the day with your tickets and proof of Carer status, and we will issue a cash refund for half the price of the Carer's ticket.  Alternatively, you can come along on the day and purchase your tickets on the gate where, with the proof of Carer's status, you can purchase one full price ticket and one half price ticket. The choice is yours.

However we do need proof from the disabled person that the 1-1 carer is essential when purchasing tickets ie: either the front page of a DLA/PIP award letter, the front page of an Attendance Allowance letter, evidence that they are registered severely sight or hearing impaired, or the carer has a registered carer’s ID card, a Hynt card can also be used as proof but these do not entitle the carer or the disabled person they are accompanying to free entry.  A Blue Badge is not sufficient proof.

Wonderwool Wales is a major annual event for knitting, crochet and textile enthusiasts in Wales.

Taking place on 24 - 25 April 2027 in Builth Wells, the festival brings together yarn suppliers, independent makers, craft businesses and workshop tutors.

Visitors can shop for materials, find inspiration for new projects and explore other crafts, including spinning, weaving, embroidery and felting.

Yes, we have free parking on the lower showground, just follow the stewards’ instructions as they will direct you on where to park.

The parking area is approximately 5-10 minutes walk to the halls depending on your pace. Minibuses provide a service throughout the day, running from the parking area to the halls and back again, all we ask is that you make a minimum donation of 50p in the charity bucket on the minibus. This money collected is then donated to the Wales Air Ambulance, an essential service if you live or travel within Wales.

Wool and textile festivals are a great place to discover hand-dyed yarn, independent yarn brands and specialist fibre suppliers.

At Wonderwool Wales, visitors can browse a wide range of yarns, raw fleece, spinning fibres, knitting and crochet supplies, fabrics and handmade products from exhibitors across the industry.

We run a wide selection of workshops (Woolschools) over the two days and tickets for these can be purchased through our website, where you will find full details on each one.

The Guilds of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers are usually active on their stands and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Other exhibitors may also offer short demonstrations if asked.

If you want to learn a new textile craft or develop your existing skills, Wonderwool Wales offers Woolschools workshops covering techniques such as spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet and embroidery.

The festival takes place at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells on 24–25 April 2027. Check the website for details of the latest workshop programme.

Ashford in Hall 3 offer ‘have a go’ opportunities to try out spinning wheels and looms. You can usually try these on other equipment stands as well.

Wonderwool Wales accepts all major credit/debit cards for ticket and Woolschool purchases made on the day, along with any Wonderwool Wales merchandise.

Most of our exhibitors accept credit cards but do bring some cash with you just in case.

There are no cash machines on the showground, if you require these facilities you will need to go into Builth Wells or Llandrindod Wells where you can use the Post Office or cash machine if there is one.

Yes, we have 5 coffee outlets spread throughout the 3 halls. There is a fabulous Street Food area in the front of the halls with a great variety of food to choose from. For further details check out our FOOD page on our website. There are also free water top up points around the outside of Halls 1 and 2, these will have a blue plastic pipe leading to the tap.

Yes. We put out seating in various areas throughout the 3 halls where you can sit, have a coffee or eat your lunch. Just have a look around the coffee vendors and you will find them.  We also try to put seating in any other suitable space within the halls.

There is also the Dining Marquee in the shed in front of Hall 2 by the Caterers where there are lots of tables and chairs available to use. This is primarily for those purchasing food from our Street Food outlets.

If you wish to take photographs of stands or products at our Wool Festival in the UK please ask the stand holder before doing so as there may be some items that they do not wish photographed.

Wonderwool Wales is a great event to add to your 2027 calendar if you're interested in wool, natural fibres, textiles and handmade crafts.

Held on 24 - 25 April at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, it features approximately 230 exhibitors selling yarn, fleece, fabrics, craft equipment and finished products, alongside opportunities to learn new skills through Woolschools workshops.

Craft festivals that specialise in yarn, fibres and textiles are ideal for discovering independent suppliers, finding unusual materials and connecting with other makers.

Wonderwool Wales is a popular destination for knitting and crochet enthusiasts, with hand-dyed yarns, raw fleece, accessories, equipment, books and workshops, as well as fabrics and other textile products.