Be on the lookout for little green men this October, as Jodrell Bank hosts a half term extraterrestrial extravaganza! A great day out for families and friends of all ages, a trip to Jodrell brings together science, heritage, learning and adventure like nowhere else.

Read more about all the activities and events in store, and don’t forget to book online for free return visits for a WHOLE YEAR!

ALIEN TRAIL

21^st Oct – 3^rd Nov

Explore Jodrell Bank’s beautiful green spaces on an intergalactic outdoor trail and keep an eye out for little green men hiding in the trees! Find them all as you journey across the galaxy to reveal a secret code, learning lots of fascinating facts along the way.

CURIOUS KIDS: MARTIAN MAYHEM

26^th Oct – 3^rd Nov, 12noon + 2.30pm

Prepare for even more hair-raising experiments and fantastic science facts with a brand-new Curious Kids show! The Jodrell Bank Explainer team are back for another trip through the stars, this time focussing on the search for life on other worlds – or are they already hiding among us?

ASTRO PI: MISSION ZERO

28^th Oct – 1st Nov, all day drop-in

Try your hand at coding with Astro Pi for the chance to have your work sent to the International Space Station! Learn with Astro Pi’s expert team, use accessible and fun coding tools, and even set the background colour in a personalised image for astronauts on the ISS.

TED’S SPACE ADVENTURE

30^th Oct, 11am

Explore the Solar System at our special planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventure – it’s one small step for Ted, one giant leap for little stargazers! We’ll explore the Solar System and singalong with a bear named Ted, learning about the things we find there and how they affect us.

HALLOWEEN FAMILY MOVIE: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA

31st Oct, 2.30pm. £5 each

A spooky special one-off showing of this family favourite to kick-off Halloween! Join us and the Van-Helsing family of Vampires in the Space Dome for a cinema-style showing of ‘Hotel Transylvania’.

ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

26^th Oct onward, 10-5

Travel to the edge of the universe in astounding detail at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, coming to Jodrell Bank this October and free with admission. This breathtaking exhibition makes a perfect complement to a Jodrell Bank visit and brings the farthest corners of the universe to your doorstep.

PLUS explore interactive exhibitions, experience immersive films in the Space Dome, learn the secrets of our big dish at a Telescope Talk and stop by one of our cafés – perfect spots for every hungry astronaut to refuel.