The Spectacular Elan Valley

70 square miles of dams, reservoirs and rugged Welsh landscapes.

There’s plenty to see and do in the Elan Valley. By day, explore this special landscape by bike, car or on foot. When the sun sets and the night falls, look up and marvel at the star-studded skies.

Come and explore this magical place, nestled in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales.

Map of Elan Valley Estate

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Visitor Centre

Open 7 days a week
Hot food served
April to October 9am – 5pm
November – March 10am – 4pm

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  • Elan Dark Sky Festival 2026

    Elan Dark Sky Festival 2026

    A date for your diary! Planning is underway for the Elan Dark Sky Festival 2026! Save the dates: March 27th – 28th, 2026. This star-studded event promises astronomical…

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Dark Skies

In 2015, the Elan Valley Estate achieved International Dark Sky Park status.

Find out more about how you can enjoy our pristine, dark skies…

READ OUR MONTHLY DARK SKY UPDATE HERE

Follow along

We would love all of our visitors to share their experiences and photos of the dark skies. Share your images with us on instagram using the hashtag #DiscoverElan