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: Rhayader Art Group
Mon 1 Jul to Mon 30 Sep / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Rhayader Art Group's "Summer Exhibition" showcases their range of talents with all original artwork for sale. Prints and greetings cards also available.
Open daily from 10am until 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
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Grŵp Celf Rhaeadr
Arddangosfa o dalentau amrywiol a’r gwaith celf unigryw ar werth. Printiau a chardiau cyfarchion hefyd ar gael.
Start in Oils Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Sat 21 Sep / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Local artist Angela May Lewis will provide you with full tuition to create an oil painting on canvas from start to finish, using various tools and techniques. Suitable for all abilities.
Places are limited, so please book in advance.
£30 per person, payable in advance.
Please contact the Elan Valley Visitor Centre on 01597 810880 to book.
Binocular Stargazing for Beginners
Tue 1 Oct / 7.30pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Booking is required - please book online via Eventbrite
Ticket cost: £11. Cost of the ticket includes a tasty soup and bread.
Exhibition: Fairy Tales from Middle Wales
Sun 6 Oct to Tue 31 Dec / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
A.K. Skipsey's colourful exploration into fable and myth, old and new, fantasy and truth, set in local landscapes. There's a story here for everyone depicted on lively vibrant canvases.
Open daily from 10am until 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
Fungi Fascination
Sat 12 Oct / 2 - 5pm
Location: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
A short walk to look at the fascinating world of fungi with Ray Woods.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Autumn Craft Fayre
Sat 26 Oct to Sun 27 Oct / 10am - 4pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
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.
Dam Open Day - last one of 2019!
Tue 29 Oct / 1 - 4pm
Location: Penbont car park
Join our Rangers at our last Dam Open Day of the year - 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
Wed 30 Oct / 2 - 4pm
Location: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
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 such as knife skills, foraging, and natural cordage to name a few.
These sessions will be led by our qualified bushcraft instructor. All tools and equipment provided.
Minimum age 12 years. No unaccompanied children please.
Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£10 per person, payable in advance.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Spooky Spectacular Halloween Crafts
Thu 31 Oct / 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 -3.30pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Come along and make your own scary accessories in time for Halloween, with spooky glitter tattoos from Inky Sparkles!
No unaccompanied children please.
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£5 per child.
