Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

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About Us

A key player in the space race, the observatory has made a unique contribution, including capturing the moment when the Eagle lander, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, touched down on the surface of the Moon in 1969. Enjoy a range of fun-filled activities for all of the family, discover more about Jodrell Bank’s fascinating history in a telescope talk, dive into the solar system and learn all about space in an Orrery demonstration, explore the Jodrell Bank Arboretum and go on an adventure to the children’s playground discovering a range of outdoor exhibits along the way. No visit is complete without a trip to the Jodrell Bank gift shop and The Planet Cafe. There’s plenty here to entertain budding astronauts, large and small!

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Guide Prices

Adults £8.50
Concessions £7.50
Children (Aged 4 to 18) £6.50
Under 4s FREE
Family of 3 £22.00
Family of 4 £27.00
Family of 5 £33.00
Carers FREE

Opening Times

2021 (14 Jan 2021 - 15 Dec 2021)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* Will be closed on the following dates:
24th – 26th December 2020
31st December – 1st January 2021

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous MC Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2011
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Team of the Year 2014
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Visitor Attraction of the Year Award Winner 2012
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Tourism Event of the Year Award Winner 2013
Regional and Miscellaneous Highly Commended - Marketing Cheshire Awards 2018
Regional Marketing Cheshire Award Winner 2019 2019

Directions

Road Directions

Visiting by car: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre can be found just off the A535 between Holmes Chapel and Alderley Edge, clearly signposted along the nearby roads with brown signs. We are approximately 6 miles from Junction 18 of the M6. Sat Nav users SK11 9DW

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. Visiting by taxi.: Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Knutsford and Holmes Chapel are all within a 25 minute taxi ride

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Recent Reviews:

Getaway09374094722
Telford, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Lexi is a star!
Saturday, 17th July 2021
Spent an afternoon here as we had stayed locally on o trip. We were aware that some areas were under construction and think that once opened this would worth the entrance fee. The photography... Read full review
Paulbd47
Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
A great visit with friends
Saturday, 24th July 2021
A very intetesting morning with lots to see and a really great explanation about what goes on and how it got there. A really worthwhile visit Read full review
Y5095JNsarahm
Waltham Cross, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Never to old to learn something new
Sunday, 25th July 2021
Found Jodrell Bank by accident as staying just down the road. Learnt lots of new amazing things about space and the galaxies. Very informative talk given with humour and experiments to delight both... Read full review