Elan Valley - Visitor Centre

Elan Valley - Visitor Centre

Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

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.


Elan Valley - Visitor Centre is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

Elan Valley Trust

Elan Valley Trust organises events at this location

Please contact Elan Valley Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    86%
  • 28/03/24

    89%
  • 29/03/24

    3%
  • 29/03/24

    18%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing and Astrophotography in Brecon with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 22:30pm to Saturday 13th April 2024 01:30am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.1 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (20.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing and Astrophotography in Brecon with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 22:30pm to Sunday 14th April 2024 01:30am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.1 miles away)

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  • Moongazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.1 miles away)

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  • Moongazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 20th April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.1 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Elan Valley Dark Sky Lodge

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP (0.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Penbont House Tearooms, Bed and Breakfast

    Penbont House, Elan Valley, LH6 5HS (1.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF (2.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dolgoch Hostel

    Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6NR, Wales (9.2 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Little Hill Lodges

    Little Hill Barn, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY (9.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Little Hill Lodges – Llandrindod Wells

    Little Hill Barn, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY (9.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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