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

    89%
  • 28/03/24

    65%
  • 29/03/24

    5%
  • 29/03/24

    17%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

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

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

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

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

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

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

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

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

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

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

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

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

    More info

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