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Elan Valley Visitor Centre at Cwm Elan | Elan Valley
Elan Valley Visitor Centre at Cwm Elan | Elan Valley
Visitor Centre, free entry
Wales is operating country-wide restrictions and is currently at coronavirus alert level four, with strict measures in place to limit the spread of the virus. Please check on the Welsh Government website before visiting or travelling to Wales or within Wales.
Details
Elan Valley is now fully open:
Car parks are now all open, please park carefully and be respectful of other visitors. Please buy your ticket on the day from the cash only machines (correct change only) in the car parks or from the gift shop (cash or card).
The Visitor Centre cafe is now open for indoor seated table service only.
A catering trailer ‘Y Gegin’ is situated in the car park for takeaway hot and cold drinks and snacks. At the moment we can only accept cash payments, apologies for any inconvenience.
The playground re-opened on Monday 20 July.
There is a new Grab and Go section in the gift shop with snacks and drinks. Contactless payment is preferred. There is a one way system in place to ensure that social distancing rules are adhered to.
Temporary toilets are available at the Visitor Centre as well as at Claerwen Dam and Craig Goch Dam.
Bike hire available from 13 July for advance bookings. Call 01597 810880.
Penbont House is now open 10am to 6pm, outside areas only, takeaway also available.
Please use contactless payments where possible and book parking in advance using the link above.
Plan your visit safely in advance - check online for the latest updates before you travel and respect residents, farmland and local communities.
Please note that the amenities listed can be found at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre rather than relating to the whole Estate. 2 EV Charging Points. Parking Charge per vehicle.
Opening Details
Open all the time
The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week 9am - 5pm until Sunday 3rd November 2019
From Monday 4th November until 1st April 2020 we will be open 7 days a week 10am - 4.30pm
We are closed on Christmas Day
Prices
Free entry
Parking £2 - covers you for all car parks all day. Season tickets are also available.
Also at this Venue
Cwm Elan | Elan Valley
Elan Valley Trail from Rhayader
Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe
Elan Valley Gift Shop
Elan Valley Dams & Reservoirs
Educational visitsAlso see
- Dark Skies / Stargazing
- Welsh Water Adventures
Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthen
Llandegfedd Lake & Watersports Centre, Usk
Enquire now
www.elanvalley.org.uk
email a friendAddress
Nr Rhayader,
Powys,
LD6 5HP
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SN 928646 Lat: 52.26932 Long: -3.57227
By Car: The Elan Valley is 3 miles from the town of Rhyader on an unclassified road leading from the B4518. The town of Rhyader is crossed by the main A470 (North/South) and A44 (East) roads.
By Public Transport: Rhayader has no train station (the nearest being Llandrindod Wells) but is connected by a local bus network. The Elan Valley is connected by local public transport via Rhayader on request/pre-booking ONLY.
www.traveline-cymru.info
Parking: with charge
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Electric car charging point
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Please note that the amenities listed can be found at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre rather than relating to the whole Estate. 2 EV Charging Points. Parking Charge per vehicle.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
