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

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Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.4 miles away) updated 15/05/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 23:30pm to Wednesday 29th May 2024 01:30am

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

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Wednesday 29th May 2024 from 23:30pm to Thursday 30th May 2024 01:30am

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

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Thursday 30th May 2024 from 23:30pm to Friday 31st May 2024 01:30am

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

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 2nd June 2024 from 23:59pm to Monday 3rd June 2024 02:00am

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

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Monday 3rd June 2024 from 23:59pm to Tuesday 4th June 2024 02:00am

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

    More info

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    Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 (25.7 miles away)

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  • Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp

    Cwmsawdde Farm, Llanddeusant, Dyfed, SA19 9UP (26.8 miles away)

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