Rheidol Power Station & Rheidol Visitor Centre

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Overview
Located within and above the scenic valley of the river Rheidol near Aberystwyth, the hydropower plant covers a total area of 162 square kilometres, and is made up of an interconnected group of reservoirs, dams and pipelines that provide electricity for the surrounding areas. The Visitor Centre allows you to learn about energy generation through films and interactive displays. Pre-booked tours of Rheidol Power Station are available, and booking is possible on the website. Please note that all over-18s must provide photo ID, and it is advised that the tour is not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open Easter weekend & May-Sep 10-4.30. Tours of power station must be pre-booked which can be done through the Statkraft website

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe

  • Children
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Location
Cwm Rheidol, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 3NF
About the area
The name ‘Ceredigion’ takes a bit of explanation. The town of Cardigan gives its name to the surrounding bay, but the county now uses the Welsh word for Cardiganshire – Ceredigion, pronounced with a ‘dig’.
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Rheidol Power Station & Rheidol Visitor Centre

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Located within and above the scenic valley of the river Rheidol near Aberystwyth, the hydropower plant covers a total area of 162 square kilometres, and is made up of an interconnected group of reservoirs, dams and pipelines that provide electricity for the surrounding areas. The Visitor Centre allows you to learn about energy generation through films and interactive displays. Pre-booked tours of Rheidol Power Station are available, and booking is possible on the website. Please note that all over-18s must provide photo ID, and it is advised that the tour is not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open Easter weekend & May-Sep 10-4.30. Tours of power station must be pre-booked which can be done through the Statkraft website
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
  • Children
Show more (1)
Location
Cwm Rheidol, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 3NF
About the area
Area image
The name ‘Ceredigion’ takes a bit of explanation. The town of Cardigan gives its name to the surrounding bay, but the county now uses the Welsh word for Cardiganshire – Ceredigion, pronounced with a ‘dig’.