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Summer at Jodrell

Take a summer holiday to outer space – no rocket required!
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Royal Society Summer Science Exhibits on Tour

Hands-on activities and talks showcasing the wonders of science!
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80 years of Jodrell

Southside Tours

Step into history and celebrate 80 years of Jodrell Bank with these exclusive walking tours…
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80 years of Jodrell

Gemini and Mercury Remastered Exhibition

Explore the first and finest photographs of Earth ever captured, remastered in ground-breaking detail.
Image: NASA / Andy Saunders
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2025/26 ASTRO SEASON

From stargazing to astrophotography, there’s something for every budding astronomer!
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JODRELL BANK:
WHERE WISDOM MEETS WONDER

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the UK’s largest radio telescope.

Open Monday – Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30).

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Summer at Jodrell!

Take a summer holiday to outer space – no rocket required! This summer at Jodrell, enjoy rocket lab fun, a brand new trail sheet, a chance to meet the telescope, and more…
19 Jul, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
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80 Years of Jodrell Bank: Get Involved At Home!

As we mark 80 years of discovery, exploration, and connection with the universe, we invite the public to join us in a celebratory project – Cosmic Threads – a community quilt inspired by the celestial marvels that Jodrell Bank has uncovered. Submissions now open!
1 Apr, 2025 – 30 Sep, 2025
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Ted’s Space Adventure

The perfect introduction to wonderous new worlds for your little ones, join us this May for a charming Dome Show that puts the stars at your fingertips!
19 Jul, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
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Royal Society Summer Science Exhibits on Tour

Get a taste of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition this August with a selection of hands-on activities and talks showcasing the wonders of science.
30 Aug, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
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Southside Tours

Led by our expert guides, this outdoor walking tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of our UNESCO World Heritage Site, taking you on a exclusive journey through our historic grounds and back to where it all began…
4 Sep, 2025 – 13 Sep, 2025
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Gemini and Mercury Remastered Exhibition

From bestselling author and digital restoration expert, Andy Saunders, comes this stunning exhibition of photos. Gemini and Mercury Remastered brings to life the pivotal, intimate moments from the very dawn of human space exploration.
6 Sep, 2025 – 4 Jan, 2026
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Gemini and Mercury Remastered Heritage Lecture

To coincide with his latest exhibition, NASA digital restoration expert Andy Saunders delivers a special Heritage Lecture sharing the untold story of humanity’s first ventures into space – and the extraordinary images that captured them.
25 Sep, 2025
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Science

How does the Lovell Telescope work?

The Lovell Telescope collects radio waves – a kind of light which is invisible to us. But how does it all work?

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Astronaut reserve John McFall visits Jodrell Bank

On Tuesday 15 July, Jodrell Bank was thrilled to welcome astronaut reserve John McFall for an inspiring day of school sessions, talks, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lovell Telescope… 

Global Grooves carnival procession - including a brass band a giant, colourful puppet, in front of the Lovell telescope.
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Launching an out of this world summer at Jodrell

From show-stopping live music to fascinating talks and workshops, Jodrell Bank kicked off the summer with a sizzling Solstice weekend!

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Inclusion

Women Shaping Science

This month, we marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the careers, inspirations, and contributions of just some of the incredible women working across Jodrell Bank and the SKA Observatories.

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Celebrating British Science Week

The 7-16 March marks British Science Week, and to celebrate the occasion, we were delighted to welcome White Rose Education to Jodrell Bank!

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A different kind of radio wave: Jodrell Bank hosts Doves album party

Jodrell Bank is known for its cutting-edge science, but it’s also a ‘spiritual home’ for musicians, too! We were thrilled to host Doves and their fans for an exclusive Dome Show listening party for their new album, Constellations for the Lonely.

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