Featured events
The following is a list of featured events happening at Elan Valley but there is always an upcoming activity for your diary so click through the menu on the left to see everything that may interest you.
The printed leaflet for 2019/20 is now available. To read a PDF copy, click the following links:
Elan Valley Events Guide 2019 -2020 English
Cwm Elan Digwyddiadau 2019-2020 Cymraeg
Exhibition: Francis Brett Young - Poet, Novelist, Soldier
Sat 6 Apr to Fri 28 Jun / 10am - 4pm
Frequently writing about the history of the English midlands and the Welsh borderlands, Francis Brett Young (1884-1954) was particularly interested in the Elan Valley and Birmingham’s Welsh Water scheme - a topic to which he regularly returned in his novels. The most famous of these, The House Under the Water, first published in 1932 has been dramatised for both BBC radio and television, produced as a talking book and translated into Finnish, German and Spanish.
Spring Craft Fayre
Sat 25 May to Sun 26 May / 10am - 4pm
Our Visitor Centre is packed with local crafters and artists offering handmade jewellery, wildlife art, wooden crafts, paintings, craft demonstrations, up-cycled products, and traditional Welsh crafts.
Open from 10am until 4pm at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
Ffair Grefft y Gwanwyn
Fe fydd ein Canolfan Ymwelwyr dan ei sang gyda chrefftwyr lleol ac arlunwyr yn cynnig gemwaith cartref, celf o fywyd gwyllt, crefftiau pren, lluniau, arddangosfeydd crefft, cynnyrch wedi’i ailgylchu, a chrefftiau traddodiadol Cymreig.
Four Valleys and a River
Sun 26 May / TBC
8.45am-5pm. A guided walk led by Tudor Davies. A 10 mile energetic linear walk, passing through four valleys, walking some of the Wye Valley Walk and part of the Monks Trod, finishing at Pont Marteg on the Wye. No dogs. Please bring suitable clothing, footwear and a packed lunch with drinks.£5 donations towards transport. Location to meet will be given upon booking.
To book, call 01597 810449 or email us
Pedwar Dyffryn ac Afon
Dragons and Damsels
Tue 28 May / 2 - 3.30pm
A fun afternoon of pond dipping - suitable for all the family. No unaccompanied children please.
Booking is essential - only 20 places available.
Please call 01597 810880 to book.
Meet at Dol y Mynach layby.
7 Awst
Dydd Mercher - Dreigiau a Mursennod
2-3.30yp. Prynhawn hwylus yn pysgota yn y pyllau – addas ar gyfer y teulu oll. Dim ond 20 lle ar gael. Dim plant digwmni. Man cyfarfod yng nghilfan Dôl y Mynach.
Tadpole Toddle
Wed 29 May / 2 - 3.30pm
Come and look at pond animals in your own tray at the Visitor Centre - suitable for younger children under the age of 5/6.
We will also take a toddle to our own small pond in the grounds of the Visitor Centre.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
No unaccompanied children please.
Dam Open Day
Thu 30 May / 1 - 4pm
Join our Rangers at one of our big Dam Open Days - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dam wall – and learn about the feat of engineering that made Elan.
Park at Penbont car park and take a walk through the woodland, up the steps to the dam entrance. There is no need to book, simply turn up anytime between 1pm and 4pm.
There are steps inside the dam which may be wet and in some areas there are low light levels. Children should be carefully supervised at all times.
Bushcraft Taster Session
Fri 31 May / 2 - 4pm
This is a great way to find out what bushcraft is all about or to build on your current experience. These sessions will cover a variety of subjects and are led by our qualified bushcraft instructor. All tools and equipment provided. Min. age 12 years. No unaccompanied children please. £10 per person, payable in advance.
Paint your own Jewellery Workshop
Sat 1 Jun / 10am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3.30pm
Come and paint your own earring and pendant set on wood or hand crafted clay with local artist A.K. Skipsey. All materials provided.
Places are limited, so please book in advance. £20 per person, payable in advance.
Two sessions available: 10am-12.30pm and 1pm-3.30pm.
Please call 01597 810880 to book your place.
Pont ar Elan Show 2019
Sat 1 Jun / 1pm start
1pm Annual Dog Show with Hounds, Terriers and Lurcher rings plus class for whippets, spaniels, sheepdogs and any other breed dog and child handler class.
Refreshments on Site
Ring Secretary, Tudor Davies on 01597 811299 for more details.
1 Dydd Sadwrn – Sioe Pont ar Elan
Bird Walk - Summer Visitors
Sun 2 Jun / 9.30am - 1pm
Join local bird watcher Tony Ware on a walk through RSPB Carngafallt woodlands too look for summer visitors.
Bring binoculars and wear appropriate clothing/footwear.
For further details please call Tony on 07772 792722.
