Featured events
Elan Valley is a place of peace and tranquillity - but it never stops. There is always something to see, whether it is the natural changes of the seasons to organised events within the Estate. We will keep you posted of planned events in this section of the site.
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.
To download a copy of this year’s Events Guide please click on the following links:
English / Cymraeg
Christmas Craft Fayre
Sat 8 Dec to Sun 9 Dec / 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.
Santa's Grotto
Sat 15 Dec to Sun 16 Dec / 10am - 4pm
Santa will be stopping at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Children can meet him in his Grotto, and receive a gift.
While you wait to see Santa why not make your own Christmas crafts and decorations.
Contact 01597 810880. £5 per child.
Elan Festive Evening
Sat 15 Dec / 4 - 6pm
An evening following on from your visit to Santa - late night shopping, carols around the tree, mince pies, mulled cider and non-alcoholic festive punch with carols from 5pm with a local vocal quartet.
Santa's Grotto
Mon 24 Dec / 10 am - 2 pm
Santa will be stopping at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Children can meet him in his Grotto, and receive a gift.
While you wait to see Santa why not make your own Christmas crafts and decorations?
Contact 01597 810880. £5 per child.
Dambusters Walk
Thu 27 Dec / 10am - 1pm
A 4 mile guided walk to learn about the area, including the remains of Nant y Gro Dam which was used for tests before the WW2 Dambusters Raid.
There is a steep climb of 40metres up the steps to the top of the dam and then a very steep 140 metre climb.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Planetarium Show: The Solar System at Elan Valley
Sun 24 Feb / 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm
Take a tour of the Solar System with Martin Nelmes from the University of Aberystwyth.
We will try to put the Solar System into perspective and present some interesting facts about various moons and planets. Plus we will cover some of the recent research by planetary scientists and what it tells us about the Solar System.
Four FREE Shows at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm.
Places are limited so please book in advance by calling 01597 810880.
RHAYADER ROUND THE LAKES 30K RACE
Sat 2 Mar / Registration from 10.00am
Rhayader Round the Lakes
20m/5m & Kids Race
Organised by Rhayader Running Club
More details go to www.rhayaderac.org.uk/roundthelakes/index.php
Registration takes place in Rhayader Leisure Centre
For the kids race, please register at Rhayader Primary School before 10.50am
For both Senior races, registration to be completed by 12.30pm in the main hall of the Leisure Centre.
