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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  • Stargazing at Pentwyn Farm

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Pentwyn Farm, Pentwyn, LD1 5UT (16.6 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

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

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – April 2024

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 7th April 2024 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY (17.7 miles away)

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  • Telescope Clinic at Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse, Rhayader, LD6 5HF (2.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 7th 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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    Little Hall, Llandovery, Dyfed, SA20 0YW (18.9 miles away)

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (19.3 miles away)

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  • Cae Madog Barn

    Bont Dolgadfan, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AP (21.6 miles away)

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  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (21.6 miles away)

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  • Pengenffordd Barn – Brecon

    Upper Trewalkin Farm, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HA (25.2 miles away)

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