We're sure our distinct community values, traditions and warm welcome will leave a lasting impression. The locals are proud of their heritage, grateful for their surroundings and are keen to share it with you, by day or by night.
Experience authentic events 52 weeks of the year; from wildlife safaris to carnivals and from cycling to country shows.
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 at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
View photos of the farms around the Elan Valley before the dams were built, by local photographers David James and Dave Richards.
Open daily at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
A short walk to look at the fascinating world of fungi with Ray Woods.
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 5pm.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Our Visitor Centre is packed with local crafters and artists offering handmade jewellery, wildlife art, wooden crafts, paintings, craft demonstrations, up-cycled products, and traditional Welsh crafts.
Held at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Join our Rangers at our Dam Open Day - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. Open between 1pm and 4pm.
Park at Penbont car park & take a walk through the woodland, up the steps to the dam entrance. There are steps inside the dam which may be wet & in some areas there are low light levels.
Children must be carefully supervised at all times. Dogs welcome on short leads.
Entry is £5 for adults & £1 for those aged 16 and under, with half of all proceeds going to WaterAid.
Come along to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre and carve your pumpkin ready for Halloween!
Two drop-in sessions - 10.30am until 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 3.30pm.
£3 per pumpkin. No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Come along and make your own scary accessories in time for Halloween!
Two sessions - 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 3.30pm.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£3 per child.No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Looking to improve your night photography? Join Daniel Meredith for a relaxed, friendly workshop in the Elan Valley. The evening will include a talk with refreshments and live site tuition, including travel to sites.
Limited places available, booking required. To book, please visit Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elan-eye-night-photography-workshop-ticke...
Come along and make your own scary accessories in time for Halloween, with glitter tattoos also available!
Two sessions - 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 3.30pm.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£5 per child.No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Create a creepy, Halloween-themed stop-motion short film with Jim Elliott in our drop in session at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in session. £2 per child, payable on the day.