Build A Dam Workshop

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  • Max 12 people

Come and build a Dam

Description

Learn how the Elan Valley dams were made over 120 years ago and make your own dam!


Using a variety of materials, we will design, build and test your own dam creations.


In this fun Build A Dam Workshop, you’ll be able to step back in time to explore the incredible engineering behind Elan Valley’s iconic dams. Perfect for families and curious minds, this workshop invites you to get creative and bring your own miniature dam to life. Will it be watertight? Whether your dam holds water or not, the fun is in the building!


This workshop is just £5 - book your place now to avoid disappointment.


Requirements

Children must be supervised.

What to bring

Weather-appropriate clothing as part of the event may be held outside. Clothes that you don't mind getting messy.




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    Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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    Free cancellation

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Upcoming availability

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March 2026

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See what people are saying about Elan Valley Visitor Centre.

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Great walk, we visited 3 of the dams in Elan Valley. We would definitely return hopefully on a clearer day. Incredible engineering that has stood the test of time.

Ricky Hotchkiss

Ricky Hotchkiss

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Fantastic views, amazing lake and dams, lovely cafe and shop too Food was so nice and reasonable priced.

Michael M A Ellis

Michael M A Ellis

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Elan Valley is stunning and would recommend a visit to anyone who is holidaying in the area. The reservoirs and dams are a sight to see in themselves and are surrounded by some great scenery. The visitor centre has a ...

Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson

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Really lovely park and surrounded area. I went when all the dams were overflowing due to all the rain we have since the start of the year. Great gift shop and cafe. Need to visit and walk all 5 dams.

Mike Alcock

Mike Alcock

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Visited Elan Valley Dam recently and it was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery is beautiful and peaceful, but the highlight was seeing the dam overflowing - it was an incredible sight and so powerful to watch. The ...

A Mathew

A Mathew

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