Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Cafe
Type:Restaurant
Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP
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The Elan Valley Visitor Centre cafe has a spacious seating area with windows all around to enjoy the wonderful view of the River Elan and Caban Coch Dam. There is a patio area with picnic tables for people wishing to sit outside in fine weather. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the café.
The cafe serves a range of meals, including breakfasts, light snacks and main meals. Welsh cakes, bara brith and many other cakes are baked on the premises. Last orders for food are taken at 4pm in summer and 3pm in winter.
There is also a well stocked gift shop with a wide range of useful maps, books, toys, locally sourced crafts and souvenirs.
Coaches are welcome to use the cafe, but it is important that you contact the centre prior to arrival if you are planning a visit so that delays can be kept to a minimum.
First hour of parking is FREE, £3 for the whole day- covers you for all the car parks. Season tickets are also available.
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. £2.50 car parking charge covers you for the whole of the Estate's car parks, all day.
Season tickets for car parking are also available, costing £20 for twelve months, please ask at the Visitor Centre Information Desk.There are two electric charging points located at the Visitor Centre Car Park.
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.
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The nearest railway station is Llandrindod Wells, which is 14 miles away.
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