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
Llun 1 Gorff to Llun 30 Medi / 10am - 4pm
lleoliad: 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.
Gorffennaf hyd Fedi
Grŵp Celf Rhaeadr
Arddangosfa o dalentau amrywiol a’r gwaith celf unigryw ar werth. Printiau a chardiau cyfarchion hefyd ar gael.
Dragons and Damsels
Maw 20 Awst / 2 - 3.30pm
lleoliad: Meet Dol y Mynach layby
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.
20 Awst
Dydd Mawrth – 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.
Kayaking on the Reservoir
Mer 21 Awst / 2 - 5pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
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 22 Awst / 10am - 1pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
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 22 Awst / 2 - 5pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
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
Dragons and Damsels
Mer 28 Awst / 2 - 3.30pm
lleoliad: Meet Dol y Mynach layby
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.
28 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.
Discover Elan
Sad 31 Awst to Gwen 6 Medi / Various
lleoliad: Various
A week of free evening events to accompany the Elan Valley Walking Festival. Events include:
Saturday 31st August - Local food & drink tasting evening
Sunday 1st September - Rhayader by Nature talk
Monday 2nd September - Woodland Craft Workshop
Tueday 3rd September - Storytelling Evening
Thursday 5th September - Walking the Pipe Talk
Discover Elan: Local Food & Drink Tasting Evening
Sad 31 Awst / 7.30pm - 9.00pm
lleoliad: Rhayader Museum & Gallery
Enjoy some of Mid Wales’ best food and drink produce in an exciting, explosion of tastes at Rhayader Museum & Gallery. Enjoy fun flavoured chocolate and delicious cheeses from local businesses, or enjoy a range of beverages and take some home!
Booking recommended. Children must be supervised. For more information contact beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk
Noson Blasu Bwyd a Diod Lleol
Dam Open Day
Sul 1 Medi / 1 - 4pm
lleoliad: Penbont car park
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.
Discover Elan: Rhayader by Nature Talk
Sul 1 Medi / 7.30pm - 9.00pm
lleoliad: Rhayader Museum & Gallery
Join local experts, Rhayader by Nature as they present a captivating illustrated talk about their book, on the rich diversity of species in and around Rhayader. Refreshments provided.
Booking recommended. Talks are aimed at older children – adults. Children must be supervised. For more information contact beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk
https://rhayaderbynature.wordpress.com/
Darganfod Elan: Sgwrs Rhayader by Nature
