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: Fairy Tales from Middle Wales
Sul 6 Hyd to Maw 31 Rhag / 10am - 4pm
lleoliad: 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.
Elan Festive Evening
Sad 14 Rhag / 4 - 6pm
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Come and join us on our festive evening - late night shopping, carols around the tree, mince pies, truffles and mulled wine with carols from 5pm with Rhayader Male Voice Choir.
Dambusters Walk
Gwen 27 Rhag / 10am - 1pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
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.
27 Rhagfyr Dydd Gwener – Taith Gerdded y Dambusters
Dam Open Hour
Iau 2 Ion / 2 - 3pm
lleoliad: Penbont car park
Join our Rangers at our first ever Dam Open Hour - 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 2pm and 3pm.
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.
Reservoir Roundabout 2020
Sad 4 Ion / 7.15am onwards for Registration
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Annual Walking (or running) CHALLENGE EVENT held across OPEN AND CHALLENGING UPLAND TERRAIN in and around the Elan and Claerwen Valleys.
The route is waymarked in parts but MAP READING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED.
Either 13 or 20 mile courses are available. Entry Fee & Kit Check apply.
Start Times : 8.30am for 20 mile route Walkers; and 9.00am for 13 mile route and ALL RUNNERS on both routes.
Exhibition: Elan Links Partnership
Llun 6 Ion to Maw 31 Maw / 10am - 4pm
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
A look at how the Elan Links Partnership is conserving and celebrating Elan’s human heritage through the artists in residence.
Open daily from 10am until 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
Planetarium Show: Planets Around Distant Stars
Sul 16 Chwef / 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Join Martin Nelmes and his team from the University of Aberystwyth and be taken on an exciting planetarium journey of our Universe.
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 30Km Race
Sad 21 Maw / 30Km Race starts at 13:00
lleoliad: Rhayader Town
Rhayader Round the Lakes
30Km & 5 Mile Race
Organised by Rhayader Running Club
More details go to www.rhayaderac.org.uk/roundthelakes/index.php
Online entries are now open
Please Note NO entries On The Day
Pont ar Elan Show 2020
Sad 6 Meh / 1pm start
lleoliad: Pont ar Elan SN 903716
1pm Annual Dog Show with Hounds, Terriers and Lurcher rings plus class for whippets, spaniels, sheepdogs and any other breed dog and child handler class.
Refreshments on Site
Ring Secretary, Tudor Davies on 01597 811299 for more details.
6 Dydd Sadwrn – Sioe Pont ar Elan
