Build A Dam Workshop (Summer Sessions)

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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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From £5.00 per child
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    Free cancellation

    Up to 2 days in advance

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Upcoming availability

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June 2026

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A place to visit if you are in the area. The Visitor Centre and shop are free to enter. £3 to park your car in any of the Elan Valley Carparks all day. Friendly and helpful staff. I bought all my souvenirs from here, not ...

Sue Richards

Sue Richards

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Really helpful man on the desk. You can buy maps to plan your route. The toilets were super clean too. Parking was easy. You do have to pay but it's worth it for the facilities. The dam was incredible! Even in the bad ...

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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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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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