Jodrell Bank for Groups

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Jodrell bank is a world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction.

Uncover the inspirational heritage in the new first light pavilion. Inside This architecturally stunning building, you’ll find a bold new exhibition Telling the pioneering stories of the scientists and engineers that made History. Explore interactive displays, projections and artefacts as you Journey from the early post-war days, through the heights of the space Race and the depths of the cold war, to today’s world-leading Discoveries.

Discover more about radio astronomy, listen to the sounds of a black Hole, see live signals received by the mighty lovell telescope, play with the Ever-popular whispering dishes, and journey round the night sky in a Traditional planetarium show. Explore cafes, arboretum, and gift shop. Duration of visit - all day.

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Guide Prices

Groups of 15 or more people can save up to 15% on admission tickets, including on concession rates.

Adult £8.00 Admission £7.00 Group Admission
Concessions (60+ and NUS) £7.50 Admission £5.00 Group Admission

Opening Times

2023 (14 Jan 2023 - 15 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

* Closed: 16th - 31st December 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:

MGWWH
Reading, United Kingdom
Inspired and inspiring ecperience
Tuesday, 9th May 2023
Visited with friends and was absolutely blown away by the quality of the experience. There's plenty here to inspire, overawe and educate and all done in such a creative and interactive way that... Read full review
LizUlverston
Ulverston, United Kingdom
Poor value for money - you even have to pay to park.
Wednesday, 17th May 2023
I first visited Jodrell Bank many, many years ago on a school trip. I was keen to go back, to see the supposed improvements for visitors. It was all very disappointing, quite a lot of outdoor walking... Read full review
Sarah O
Special place
Thursday, 18th May 2023
This is a very special place - well worth a special trip. There is something here for all ages. Inspiring and interesting story. Read full review