Dark Skies Exhibition
Mon 1 Oct to Mon 31 Dec / 10am - 4pm
Dam Open Day
Thu 1 Nov / 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. Turn up anytime between 1pm and 4pm.
You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dam – 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 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.
Minimum entry £1 for adults and children.
Crash! Bang! Wallop! Silver Jewellery Workshop
Sat 3 Nov / 10am - 4pm
Led by Joy Powell, a local silver jewellery designer/maker & teacher. Using a range of hammers, punches and other texturing techniques, learn how to create some unusual jewellery and other items in sterling silver and copper using traditional skills.
No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided.
Places are limited so please book in advance.
£60 per person, payable in advance plus material costs approx. £5 - £20, payable on the day.
Please contact the Elan Valley Visitor Centre on 01597 810880 to book.
Blast Off! Bottle Rockets
Sun 4 Nov / 10am - 12 noon & 1 - 3pm
Come along to the Visitor Centre to design, manufacture and launch your own rocket.
Only £3 for your rocket materials.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
No unaccompanied children please.
Elan Valley 10 Mile Race
Sat 17 Nov / 11am Registration
Attempt this 10 mile scenic race around part of the Elan Valley.
Race commencement at 1pm.
Enquiries go to website www.rhayaderac.org.uk
Registration from 11am at Elan Valley Visitor Centre
