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
Sad 6 Ebr to Gwen 28 Meh / 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.
Blast Off! Bottle Rockets
Sad 22 Meh / 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.
22 Mehefin
Dydd Sadwrn – Chwythiad! Rocedi Potel
10yb – 12yp & 1 – 3yp. Dewch i’r Ganolfan Ymwelwyr i gynllunio, cynhyrchu a lansio’ch rocet eich hun. Dim ond £3 am eich deunydd roced. Dim plant digwmni.
Exhibition: Rhayader Art Group
Llun 1 Gorff to Llun 30 Medi / 10am - 4pm
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.
Gorffennaf hyd Fedi
Grŵp Celf Rhaeadr
Arddangosfa o dalentau amrywiol a’r gwaith celf unigryw ar werth. Printiau a chardiau cyfarchion hefyd ar gael.
Penglaneinon Farm Sheep Shearing Afternoon
Iau 11 Gorff / 1.30pm - 4pm
AFTERNOON EVENT (1.30pm - 4pm)
Join the annual sheep shearing at Penglaneinon Farm. Witness the modern and traditional sheep shearing methods whilst enjoying a nice cup of tea, with welsh cakes & bara brith and see a live demonstration of wool spinning.
WEATHER DEPENDENT, NO DOGS PLEASE
Directions will be signposted on the day, SN 912627
Dambusters Walk
Sad 13 Gorff / 2 - 5pm
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 40 metres up the steps to the top of the dam and then a very steep 140 metre climb.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
13 Gorffennaf Dydd Sadwrn – Taith Gerdded y Dambusters
Batik Workshop - inspired by John Piper
Sad 20 Gorff / 10am - 4pm
The artist John Piper created atmospheric images of the English landscape and its architecture. Using his work as inspiration artist Jenny O'Leary will teach you how to use the technique of batik – hot wax resist working on tissue paper and found papers with bleach and inks to create atmospheric textures and effects.
An exciting workshop allowing for exploration and discovery. No experience is necessary as the technique will be taught from scratch. A number of samples will be created during the workshop.
Places are limited so please book in advance.
High Ropes Challenge
Sad 20 Gorff / 10am - 1pm
Platforms, bridges, unusual obstacles, a zip line and an adrenaline jump – all in a stunning setting alongside Caban Coch Reservoir.
You don’t need experience or to be super fit, however you must be over 1.4m tall, have a waist of less than 43” and be able to climb a rope ladder.
You will also need transport, stout shoes and appropriate clothing.
All young people must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Adult £20, 8-18s £17.50
Dam Open Day
Maw 30 Gorff / 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.
Kayaking on the Reservoir
Mer 31 Gorff / 2 - 5pm
Hit the water and get a different view of the Valley from a two person kayak.
After a safety briefing, head off around the reservoir in the company of your instructor, and learn about the history of the dams on the way.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Minimum age 8, you will need transport, shoes to get wet, appropriate clothing, a complete change of clothes and a towel just in case!
Adult £20, 8-18s £17.50
Kayaking on the Reservoir
Iau 1 Awst / 10am - 1pm
Hit the water and get a different view of the Valley from a two person kayak.
After a safety briefing, head off around the reservoir in the company of your instructor, and learn about the history of the dams on the way.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Minimum age 8, you will need transport, shoes to get wet, appropriate clothing, a complete change of clothes and a towel just in case!
Adult £20, 8-18s £17.50
