Jodrell Bank for Groups

Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL

Tel: 01477 571766

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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, the perfect place for a group visit.
  • Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, the perfect place for a group visit.
  • Your group can enjoy a tour of the extensive gardens and arboretum at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
  • Jodrell Bank Disovery Centre offers a great afternoon out for groups.
  • Bluedot Festival takes place annually at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

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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)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
  • Travelers Choice 2022
  • Excellent
    522
  • Very Good
    473
  • Average
    235
  • Poor
    128
  • Terrible
    100

Recent Reviews:

  • MGWWH
    Reading, United Kingdom
    Inspired and inspiring ecperience
    5 of 5 stars
    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.
    3 of 5 stars
    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
    5 of 5 stars
    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

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • All Weather Attraction

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Marketing Cheshire Member

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - minimum of 10

Contact Us

Tel: 01477 571766

Tel: 01477 571766

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