Set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam the visitor centre acts as a gateway to the Elan Valley park and a great place from which to stargaze.
Location events organiser
Elan Valley Trust organises events at this location
Please contact Elan Valley Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Elan Valley Trust
Twitter: @Elan_Valley
Facebook: Elan Valley Trust
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.4 miles away) updated 29/04/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Elan Valley - Visitor Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Elan Valley - Visitor Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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