Events

Welcome to our fantastic weekly craft afternoon sessions. They’re very friendly, relaxed and informal, everyone is welcome so please don’t worry if you’ve not done this kind of thing before; just come along and have a go. Sometimes there will be limited places for the specific tutor-led craft activities, but there’s always something else to do and someone to chat with! Sessions are FREE and suitable for ages 11+

30th Annual Sale of 661 Hardy Rams to be held in the Rhayader Livestock Market, North Street, Rhayader LD6 5BU on Wednesday 16 October 2024 commencing at 10. 30am.

An illuminated night run open to any vehicle, starts with a parade around town then heads up the Elan Valley and returns back to town, 20 mile in total

Carve your own masterpiece to take home ready for Halloween! Book on the Elan Valley website. £5 per child. Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th October from 10am - 12:30pm

Rhayader's fiery Dragon Festival is back!!!

An intimate acoustic show featuring renowned folk-pop singer / songwriter Brian Grogan. Espresso martinis (full caffeine / decaf) be available to accompany the event. Tickets £10, doors open at 6pm - for tickets, please visit Narrative Coffee on West Street or email samlunn123@gmail.com Please note:: ticket numbers are very limited (20 tickets) due to the size of venue.

Our popular Spooky Dam Open Day is back! Walk through Penbont Woods and enter Pen y Garreg dam – if you dare! Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October Book your 30-minute slot from 1pm to 3pm, on our website. https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/spooky-dam-open-day/ £5.00 per adult, £1.50 per Under-18 (half the proceeds go to WaterAid)

Carve your own masterpiece to take home ready for Halloween! Book on the Elan Valley website. £5 per child. Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th October from 10am - 12:30pm

Our popular Spooky Dam Open Day is back! Walk through Penbont Woods and enter Pen y Garreg dam – if you dare! Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October Book your 30-minute slot from 1pm to 3pm, on our website. https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/spooky-dam-open-day/ £5.00 per adult, £1.50 per Under-18 (half the proceeds go to WaterAid)

One for the kids... Halloween disco and crafts in CARAD's theatre space.

An illustrated talk on recent survey and excavations in the Elan Valley for the Elan Valley Links Landscape Partnership.

Fresh off the back of their sell-out ‘Bach in the Park’ concert in Llandrindod Wells’ Rock Park in August, The Red Dragon Ensemble are delighted to be coming to The Lost ARC to perform the sequel gig – ‘Bach in the ARC’! The concert will be the finale of the Rhayader Dragon Festival and include a programme of music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and a few more – it’ll be the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon, the bar will be open throughout, so come, sit back, relax and enjoy! Tickets £15, available in advance at https://thelostarc.co.uk/2024/10/03-11-2024-bach-in-the-arc/ or at The Lost Arc (in advance and on the door)

Our 10 mile running road race is back once again! Join us for our iconic event, taking in a scenic, challenging loop of Elan Valley and the surrounding area, see website for more details.

Annual Walking (or running) Challenge event held across open and challenging upland terrain in and around the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. The route is waymarked in parts but map reading skills are required. Entry fee & kit check apply. Includes some drinks/refreshments and certificates to finishers. Start and finish, Elan Valley Visitor Centre Car Park Entries and see website for more details:

In its 41st year, RTL 2025 brings the 30km and 10km road running races back to the centre of town. Starting and finishing at the Smithfield our routes make use of the stunning Elan Valley especially the challenging and iconic 30km race.