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.
Mandi, ‘The Feather Lady’ is based in North Somerset and 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.
David Wettner is a stained glass artist, and also painter in oils living in Mid Wales. His work depicts wildlife subjects & landscapes in stained glass panels and, uniquely, stained glass combined with locally sourced native wood in three dimensional pieces.
Open daily at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
Come along to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre and join in with our Easter craft activities!
Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm or 2pm to 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
£3 per child. No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Come along and join in a fun filled family session of Songs from around the world, with Ric Johnson. Absolutely no experience required!
Workshop 1: Ages 4 – 7, 11am – 11.45am. Places are limited, so please book ahead.
Workshop 2: Ages 12+ (including adults!), 2pm – 3.30pm. The more the merrier, booking not needed.
Children must be supervised.
Create your very own Ice Age masterpiece. Painting “cave man style” using natural pigments and brushes with Experimental Archaeologist, Vic Pardoe. Be inspired by the people who lived in the Elan Valley thousands of years ago and decorate your own Caveman Creation!
Drop in, 10am - 2pm. Children must be supervised. £2 per child (payable on the day). For more information email beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk
Join Tir Coed tutors for an afternoon of outdoor crafts, including whistle making, fire lighting, nature arts and more! No minimum age. Drop in session. For more information email: beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk
Directions to the Old Hospital Site coming from the Visitor Centre: walk back down the drive, turn right. Cross the bridge, on your right is the Old Hospital Site
Learn about the history of Caban Coch Dam, the workers’ village and other stories on this easy one mile walk.
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 3.30pm.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
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!
£2 per child. No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
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 Elan Valley Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 5pm.
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 to design, manufacture and launch your own rocket.
Only £3 for your rocket materials.
Two sessions: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.