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Jodrell at 80

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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Space Dome

Sci-Fi Films in the Space Dome

Enjoy screenings of classics and cult favourites to thrill sci-fi fans old and new, including Interstellar, Dune, Alien, and District 9…
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2025/26 ASTRO SEASON

From stargazing to astrophotography, there’s something for every budding astronomer!
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October Half Term

Autumn adventures at Jodrell Bank…
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Heritage lecture
Jodrell at 80

Jodrell Bank: The Accidental Observatory

Journey back in time in this Heritage Lecture, exploring how a remote, muddy field transformed into a window to the Universe…
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JODRELL BANK:
WHERE WISDOM MEETS WONDER

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

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

Closed on Thursday 11 September due to private event.

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October Half Term at Jodrell Bank

This October, blast off to a cosmic extravaganza for the whole family – including a brand new, mind-blowing science show, and a journey to Mars in the Space Dome! With creative crafts, sci-fi dress-up, and engaging talks galore, there something for every aspiring astronaut…
25 Oct, 2025 – 2 Nov, 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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Sci-Fi Film Season

Get ready for an autumn under the stars with our Sci-Fi Film Season in the Space Dome! From the epic, intergalactic journeys of Interstellar and Dune, to the gripping, dystopian futures of Alien and District 9, there’s classics and cult favourites to thrill sci-fi fans old and new.
4 Oct, 2025 – 30 Nov, 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS streaks across a dense star field in this image captured by the Gemini North telescope's Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS-N).

Interstellar Objects and Other Solar System Stories

Livestream now available! In July, a telescope in Chile observed an incoming object known as 3I/ATLAS – only the third interstellar object yet detected passing through the Solar System. Join us for a Lovell Lecture uncovering what this enigmatic comet might reveal…
9 Oct, 2025
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Astro Season 2025/26

This winter, our hugely popular Astro Nights return, giving you the chance to get hands-on with stargazing equipment, learn from experts, and turn your eyes to the skies in a series of evenings celebrating all things astronomy.
4 Nov, 2025 – 25 Mar, 2026
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Jodrell Bank: The Accidental Observatory Heritage Lecture

New Heritage Lecture! As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, journey back in time with Professor Tim O’Brien to discover how a muddy, remote field was transformed – almost by chance – into a window to the Universe.
13 Nov, 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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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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Professor Teresa Anderson Embarks on New Chapter

As of Friday, 12 September 2025, Professor Teresa Anderson MBE will be stepping down as Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement and transitioning into a new advisory role.

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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… 

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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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