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

  • 29/03/24

    7%
  • 29/03/24

    13%
  • 30/03/24

    41%
  • 30/03/24

    8%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.4 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – May 2024

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 5th May 2024 12:00pm

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

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 11th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

    More info
  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 8th June 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 6th September 2024 from 19:00pm to Saturday 7th September 2024 22:00pm

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

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

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

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (20.0 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

    More info
  • Little Hill Lodges – Llandrindod Wells

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

    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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