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.
Frequently writing about the history of the English midlands and the Welsh borderlands, Francis Brett Young (1884-1954) was particularly interested in the Elan Valley & Birmingham’s Welsh Water scheme - a topic to which he regularly returned in his novels.
The most famous of these, The House Under the Water, first published in 1932 has been dramatised for both BBC radio & television, produced as a talking book and translated into Finnish, German and Spanish. This exhibition offers a unique insight into this fascinating writer’s life and works.
Open daily 10am to 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
There is hardly anywhere in Western Europe where you can appreciate what the "wildwood" was like. Parts of the Elan Valley are a rare exception.
We will explore one of the finest relict ancient woodlands in Britain and examine its unique wildlife.
Join Ray Woods on this short walk that will start at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 5pm.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Come along on this workshop to learn interesting ways of applying and manipulating watercolour and inks using everyday products such as cling film, surgical spirit and salt with local artist Jennifer Chandler.
Suitable for everyone, no experience required!
Places are limited so please book in advance.
£30 per person, payable in advance.
Please contact the Elan Valley Visitor Centre on 01597 810880 to book. Held between 10am and 4pm.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
An opportunity to try this increasingly popular medium used by artists all over the world. Discover the world of coloured pencils and learn how to create your own detailed and colourful art.
This is a ‘hands on’ workshop designed to give a good understanding of techniques, materials used, and how these may be applied. It is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880 .
£30 per person, payable in advance, held between 10am and 4pm.
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.
Open between 10am and 4pm at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
A fun afternoon of pond dipping - suitable for all the family. No unaccompanied children please.
Booking is essential - only 20 places available.
Book by calling 01597 810880.
Meet at Dol y Mynach layby, Claerwen Valley.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Come and look at pond animals in your own tray at the Visitor Centre - suitable for younger children under the age of 5/6.
We will also take a toddle to our own small pond in the grounds of the Visitor Centre.
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre at 2pm, until about 3.30pm.
Please book in advance on 01597 810880.
No unaccompanied children please.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.
Join our Rangers at one of our Dam Open Days - a chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam & up to the central tower.
Park at Penbont car park & 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 & 4pm.
There are steps inside the dam which may be wet & in some areas there are low light levels. Children should be carefully supervised at all times.
Entry: £5 adults, £1 for those aged 16 and under with half of all proceeds going to our chosen charity - WaterAid. Please note that we can only accept cash, no cards.
This is a great way to find out what bushcraft is all about or to build on your current experience. These sessions will cover a variety of subjects such as knife skills, foraging, & natural cordage to name a few.
These sessions will be led by our qualified bushcraft instructor. All tools and equipment provided.
Minimum age 12 years. No unaccompanied children please.
Places are limited so please book in advance on 01597 810880.
£10 per person, payable in advance.
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre at 2pm, until about 4pm.
We reserve the right to change/cancel events.