Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre & Arboretum
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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.
Normal opening hours are from 10.30am to 5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Winter opening hours apply from 2 November 2009 through to 19 March 2010 inclusively. During the winter, the Visitor Centre is closed on Mondays, open 10.30am to 3pm on Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11am to 4pm on weekends.
We are closed between 1 and 5 March 2010 inclusively. We are also closed between the 20 and 26 December 2010, and on the 1 January 2011.
Type
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Child | £1.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £2.00 per ticket |
| 3D Theatre | £1.00 per ticket |
| Under 4 | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Child | £1.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £2.00 per ticket |
| 3D Theatre | £1.00 per ticket |
| Under 4 | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Information
Cheshire
SK11 9DL
Tel: 01477 571339
Opening Times
Open New Year
20/03/2010 to 31/10/2010
02/11/2010 to 31/12/2010
Awards
- Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2009
- Regional and Miscellaneous A Garden of Distinction 2010
Location
Holmes Chapel
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.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Visit Chester & Cheshire Member
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- German printed material
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