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

    95%
  • 28/03/24

    77%
  • 29/03/24

    5%
  • 29/03/24

    4%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 12th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Night Photography Workshop with Dafydd Wyn Morgan

    Friday 1st November 2024 from 19:00pm to Saturday 2nd November 2024 22:00pm

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES (11.3 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 9th November 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 11th January 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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