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.
Our digital version of the Elan Valley Events Guide 2020-2021 is out now!
Print copies will soon be available from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre or local retail outlets.
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*CANCELLED* Exhibition: The Natural World in Stained Glass and Feathers
Mer 1 Ebr to Mer 29 Ebr / 10am - 5pm
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
** CANCELLED**
Mandi, ‘The Feather Lady’, based in North Somerset is best known for her exquisite paintings of birds of prey on real feathers. This unconventional medium has become her signature style and several of her feather paintings have won awards in various Wildlife Art Exhibitions including being selected as a finalist in The David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of The Year Exhibition on two occasions.
David Wettner is a stained glass artist, and also painter in oils, living in Mid Wales.
**POSTPONED** Creative Elan
Sad 4 Ebr to Gwen 10 Ebr / Various
lleoliad: Various
**POSTPONED**
Come and enjoy a range of arts workshops in the first week of the Easter Holidays. Ever fancied making a mug from clay? Get the children involved in decorating fairies, goblins and other mythical creatures. Come and have a go at painting the way people did in the Elan Valley thousands of years ago in the Elan Valley.
Workshops include:
** CANCELLED ** Children's Crafts for Easter
Llun 6 Ebr to Mer 8 Ebr / 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
** CANCELLED **
Come along to the Visitor Centre and join in with our Easter craft activities!
Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm or 2pm and 4pm.
£3 per child.
No unaccompanied children please.
Dydd Llun 6 - Dydd Mercher 8 - Crefftau Plant ar gyfer y Pasg
10yb-12yp a 2-4yp.
Dewch i’r Ganolfan Ymwelwyr i ymuno â ni yn ein gweithgareddau crefftiau’r Pasg! Galwch heibio unrhywbryd rhwng 10yb a chanol dydd neu 2yp a 4yp yn y Ganolfan Ymwelwyr.
£3 y plentyn.
Dim plant digwmni.
** CANCELLED ** Village Tour
Iau 9 Ebr / 2 - 3.30pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
** CANCELLED **
Learn about the history of Caban Coch Dam, the workers’ village and other stories on this easy one mile walk.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
9 Ebrill
Dydd Sadwrn - Taith y Pentref
2-3.30yp. Dysgwch am hanes argae Caban Coch, pentref y gweithwyr ac hanesion eraill ar y daith gerdded un filltir hawdd yma.
** CANCELLED ** Easter Egg Scramble
Gwen 10 Ebr to Llun 13 Ebr / 10am - 5pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
** CANCELLED **
An Easter Treasure Hunt for the whole family around the Visitor Centre and Cnwch Wood - work together for your chance to win an Easter Egg!
No unaccompanied children please. £2 per child.
Dydd Gwener 10 - Dydd Llun 13 - Sgrialfa Wyau Pasg
10yb-5yp. Helfa Drysor Pasg ar gyfer yr holl deulu o gwmpas y Ganolfan Ymwelwyr a choedwig Cnwch – cydweithiwch am gyfle i ennill Wy Pasg! £2 y plentyn.
** CANCELLED ** Dambusters Walk
Maw 14 Ebr / 2 - 5pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
** CANCELLED **
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.
Dydd Mawrth 14 – Taith Gerdded y Dambusters
** CANCELLED ** Dam Open Day
Mer 15 Ebr / 1 - 4pm
lleoliad: Penbont car park
** CANCELLED **
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.
** CANCELLED ** Blast Off! Bottle Rockets
Iau 16 Ebr / 10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
** CANCELLED **
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.
16 Ebrill
Dydd Iau – 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.
Bird Walk - Woodland Birds
Sul 26 Ebr / 9.30am - 1pm
lleoliad: Meet Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Join local bird watcher Tony Ware on a walk through the RSPB Carngafallt and Cnwch woodlands near the Visitor Centre.
Bring binoculars and wear appropriate clothing/footwear.
Meet outside the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
There is no need to book and beginners to birdwatching are most welcome.
For further information please ring Tony on 07772 792722.
Exhibition: Footsteps in the Valley by A.K.Skipsey
Gwen 1 Mai to Sul 31 Mai / 10am - 5pm
lleoliad: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
After her very successful last exhibition here, Amanda showcases some old favourites as well as stunning new work of the local area. With vibrant colours and unique perspective, there is something for everyone in Amanda's paintings.
Artwork will be for sale.
Open daily between 10am and 5pm at the Visitor Centre.
