Elan Valley / Welsh Water Visitor Attractions

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is the perfect starting place before exploring the 72 mile estate. The Visitor Centre includes an exhibition on the history of the valley and the spectacular dams, including a short film. The friendly and welcoming staff on reception are extremely knowledgeable and can advise visitors on the various walking trails in the Elan Valley, bike hire and information on the dams. The gift shop has an excellent range of books, maps and locally made crafts including paintings art and photography. The range of locally produced food and drink products has expended with locally made gin, whisky and rum now available to purchase.

Waterside Café offers light lunches, refreshments and delicious cake. Set lunches and refreshments can be organised to suit all types of group visits. We also have bike hire (including electric bikes), a large picnic area and a dedicated coach parking area.

Ranger tours of the estate can be booked in advance which gives visitors a fascinating insight into the history of the estate and the building of the Victorian dams. One of our knowledgeable rangers will accompany you on your coach around the estate. A visit to the cafe and visitor centre can be added to your day either before or after your tour. We can also create a full day itinerary with the addition of bike hire or visitors can enjoy one of the many walking trails in the valley.

You can combine an estate tour with a dam tour where you'll venture inside Pen y Garreg Dam. This dam has an internal gallery landing which gives a rare opportunity for groups to see up close the amazing feat of engineering and work that was involved in the building of these dams.

We are pleased to offer the coach driver and tour guide a free meal and hot drink when they visit
us on a tour.

Prices for Ranger tours are per coach, not per person. There is no minimum or maximum number per coach.