The Elan Valley Dark Sky Team brings the stars to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre with their pop-up planetarium.
Yours to explore
We are wrapping up the summer season with a special weekend festival celebrating everything that makes the Elan Valley extraordinary.
Gather your family and friends for Elan Fest 2026 – an unforgettable two days of music, nature and local culture.
The main festival area is free to attend at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre although some activities have a small charge.
Find your flow state with a yoga class hosted on the central platform of Pen y Garreg dam.
• BOOK NOW •Join Elan Valley Ranger and Welsh learner, Marc Harpham, for a guided walk through Penbont Woods and inside Pen y Garreg Dam.
• BOOK NOW •An opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the area from the water with an instructor-led tour of the reservoir with added local history.
• BOOK NOW •Step inside for indoor stargazing and learn about our designation as a Dark Sky Park.
Enjoy live music sets performed by local musicians and groups. Featuring Owen Shiers, Marc Harpham, Kidd Raven and The Outlaws Of Babylon.
Enter your canine companion to see if they will be crowned King or Queen of the Valley.
Browse local produce stalls featuring unique arts, crafts and delicious food items.
Dragon Quest Trail, Chirpy Challenge Trail, Cnwch Woods Blue Route, Cnwch Woods Orange Route and Cnwch Woods Red Route
We have a variety of children’s and adult bikes, including e-bikes and trailers for hire.
The Elan Valley Dark Sky Team brings the stars to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre with their pop-up planetarium.
This is the perfect activity for the family that seeks adventure with their holidays.
Platforms, bridges, unusual obstacles, a zip line and an adrenaline jump…
An opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the area from the water…
Elan Valley’s new Dragon Quest Trail for youngsters is roaringly good fun!
