There was a wide selection of cattle at the winter fair

More than 25,000 people attended the showpiece agricultural event at Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells, in its 15th year.

It finished on Tuesday evening and caps a landmark year for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) in which it marked its 100th anniversary.

The previous record attendance was 20,087, set last year.

An impressive 13,045 visited the fair on the final day of the two-day event, while on Monday 12,304 visitors poured through the gates at the Royal Welsh showground.

The attendance figure eclipsed last year's first day total of 10,178.

More than 25,000 attended this year's fair

RWAS assistant director, Hadyn Jones, said: "It's been a fantastic show and we've had record crowds far exceeding last year's previous highest total by more than 5,000.

"We've had two brilliant days. The kind weather has no doubt added to the success of the event."

Mr Jones added: "The quality of the stock has also been exemplary and it's not just the class winners who've been excellent but those who've made up the classes.

"Scottish judges here said there was quality across the board so we have a lot to be proud of in Wales.

"Horse numbers have also increased over the years and that brings in extra people.

"The food hall and craft departments have been immensely busy and it seems the winter fair is becoming an established place for people to buy their Christmas presents."

On Monday at the fair, Welsh landowners took the opportunity to air their views on hunting.

Charolais cattle at the winter fair

Speaking at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Ross Murray, of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), called for the sport to be licensed in the country.

Mr Murray challenged the Welsh Assembly Government to reconsider the new law introduced earlier this month.