Early Years
Book your Early Years visit to Jodrell Bank
We are currently taking bookings up to the 17th of July 2026. If you are interested in visiting us after this date, please sign up to our mailing list at Education Mailing List.
School visits require a minimum of 15 students. Efforts are made to accommodate smaller groups, but this is subject to availability.
For further enquiries, please contact us at jodrelleducation@manchester.ac.uk.
Our ticketing website is currently undergoing essential maintenance. During this time, schools looking to make a booking can do so by completing the following form:
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Prices: £12 per student, £15 per adult
Early Years groups receive 1 free adult ticket for every 6 students.
Adults providing 1:1 support to students with additional needs are also welcomed free of charge.
Early Years visits are scheduled to start at 10am and finish at 2pm. Visits are self-led, and we will send an itinerary 1-week before the visit allocating times in each of the galleries.
During the visit, you will have a Space Dome Show and a Storytime session. In the Space Dome, the group will have an immersive experience exploring our Solar System with our Explainers and a bear named Ted. The Storytime session will cover topics like the moon and objects that reflect or make their own light.
A visit schedule will approximately be as follows:
- 10am arrival
- Storytime
- Time to explore exhibitions
- Lunch (an indoor eating area will be provided)
- Space Dome Show
- 2pm departure
Education Visits Welcome Pack
Familiarisation Guide
Contact Us
For further assistance, please drop us an email at jodrelleducation@manchester.ac.uk.
