Jodrell Bank Arboretum
Contact Info
Type: Parkland / Woodland Garden
With over 2,500 species of trees and shrubs, this arboretum, next to the world famous Lovell Radio Telescope is a tree lovers’ paradise. Enjoy the spectacular colours in spring and autumn or better still, plan your visit around the ‘Garden Planet’ programme running from June. Centred on World Environment Day, visitors can get involved in a variety of ecological initiatives including the Skies Eye View.
One of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction in Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08.
Opening Times
Daily 10.30am - 5pm 15 Mar 2008 - 2 Nov 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Winter - Tues - Fri - 10.30am - 3pm 4 Nov 2008 - 27 Mar 2009
Winter - Sat & Sun - 11am - 4pm 4 Nov 2008 - 27 Mar 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £2.00 |
| Child | from £1.00 |
| Group (10+) | from £1.00 |
| Under 4 | free |
Road Directions
From A535 follow Holmes Chapel A535 signs to Chelford. Jodrell Bank is signposted.
Public Transport Directions
By rail From Goostrey. Turn right down Station Road to the church in Goostrey village. Turn right at church and follow country roads, do not turn off this road, even though you appear to be heading away from the telescope. The road goes over the railway bridge and the entrance is on the right hand side.
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