Stargazing in Central Wales

Central Wales combines stunning scenery with magical dark skies. For the best places to stargaze, the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park covers 45 thousand acres, and there are dozens of Dark Sky Discovery Sites dotted around. In the Cambrian Mountains, you’ll find plenty of spots to see the Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter and meteor showers.



Stargazing events in Central Wales

  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – December 2023

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 16:00pm to Sunday 10th December 2023 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society monthly meeting

    Saturday 9th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Newtown Catholic Church Crypt, Newtown, SY16 2BJ

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – January 2024

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

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – February 2024

    Friday 2nd February 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 4th February 2024 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – March 2024

    Friday 8th March 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 10th March 2024 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

    More info
  • Newtown Astronomy Society Open Day

    Saturday 16th March 2024 from 10:00am to 16:00pm

    Rhayader Leisure Centre, Rhayader, LD6 5BU

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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

    More info
  • 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

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Stargazing locations in Central Wales

  • Coed Y Bont Community Woodland

    Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Dyfed, SY25 6ER

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Cwmtydu Beach Car Park

    Cwmtydu, Llandysul, Dyfed, SA44 6LQ

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Dolgoch Hostel

    Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6NR, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Elan Valley – Bridge Crossing

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Elan Valley – Claerwen Dam

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Craig Goch Dam

    Elan Valley, Rhayader , Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Penrhiw Wen

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

    More info
  • Elan Valley – Pont Ar Elan

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Teifi Pools

    Elan Valley, Pontrhydfendigaid, Powys, SY25, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Visitor Centre

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Central Wales

  • Belan Bluebell Woods Camping & Glamping

    Pantmaenog Farm, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cae Madog Barn

    Bont Dolgadfan, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Caer Beris

    Builth Wells, Powys, Powys, LD2 3NP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cambrian Escapes Dark Skies Camping

    Penstacan, Cilycwm, Dyfed, SA20 0TF

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF

    Stay & Gaze

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