Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

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About Us

A key player in the space race, the observatory has played a unique role, including capturing the moment when the Eagle lander, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, touched down on the surface of the Moon in 1969. Dip into the packed programme of special events at the family-friendly Discovery Centre, including the thrilling opportunity to get your hands on pieces of the Moon brought back to Earth by the Apollo astronauts (Moon Rock and Meteorites, 19 July-30 August). From walking tours beneath the Lovell Telescope to live science shows and hands-on exploration of our Solar System, there’s plenty here to entertain budding astronauts, large and small.

Guide Prices

Adult - £7.65
Child (4-18) - £5.85
Under 4 - FREE
Concessions (60+ and NUS) £6.75
Family of 3 - £18.15
Family of 4 - £24.55
Family of 5 - £30
Carers - FREE
*Prices include Gift Aid

Opening Times

2019 (14 Jan 2019 - 15 Dec 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

* Closed 16th - 31st December 2019

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

Special Offers

One free child with a full paying adult. Download the voucher here.
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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