Dark Sky Events

The Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park is host to a series of family friendly night-time events this Spring, funded by the Regional Tourism Engagement Fund (RTEF)’s “Day2Stay” project. Click on the events titles to find out more:

STARGAZING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Date: 4th April 2020
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look at the stars and the Moon through telescopes? Spend a magical evening learning about the night sky in the heart of the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park.

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ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Date: 18 April 2020
A rare opportunity to learn how to take night photographs with an award winning photographer.

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SUNSET WALK
Date: 1 May 2020
Come for a 4 mile, guided sunset walk in the hills of the Elan Valley.

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NIGHT WALK AT GILFACH NATURE RESERVE
Date: 15 May 2020
A chance to enjoy the peaceful, GIlfach Nature Reserve in the evening and learn about nocturnal wildlife.