26 Oct, 2026 – 1 Nov, 2026
Included in admission
2026 programme:
Prepare for an October half term packed with cosmic surprises! Catch Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out in the Space Dome, dive into a brand new Curious Kids Science Show, and journey through a full line-up of Space Dome films before exploring our new exhibition, The North Revisited!
All tickets are annual passes, meaning unlimited returns all year around. Save 10% on general admission and guarantee entry when you book online.
WALLACE AND GROMIT: A GRAND DAY OUT
Step into a world of wonder beneath the stars with a “cracking” live show of Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out in the immersive Space Dome – a perfect family treat!
Find out more. 24 & 25 October.
CURIOUS KIDS SCIENCE SHOW
Prepare to be wowed by our science show, inspiring the next generation of astronauts with hands on demonstrations, live experiments and plenty of surprises along the way.
Weekdays only. Included in ticket. First come first served seating, pre-booking and early arrival are advised.
MISSION: CREATE!
Channel your curiosity about the cosmos and get creative at our space crafts station.
Daily drop-in. Included in ticket.
MISSION: EXPLORE!
Explore our stunning countryside grounds with our popular site trail! Hunt for stamps to fill your space passport and uncover secrets about the Solar System along the way.
The trail booklet is available at the ticket booth.
MISSION: PLAY!
Step through the stars in our constellation-themed playgrounds. Whether they’re climbing Cassiopeia or scaling Cepheus, it’s the perfect place for little imaginations to run wild!
Located next to the arboretum. Included in ticket.
DISCOVER THE DISH
Get up close and personal with the iconic Lovell Telescope! Join us outside for this bitesize introduction to Jodrell Bank’s famous big dish, filled with fun facts for the whole family!
15 min outdoor sessions at 14.35 (weather dependent). Included in ticket.
THE NORTH REVISITED EXHIBITION
A joint exhibition of John Bulmer’s The North and Simon Hill’s The North Revisited, exploring how the North of England has changed and endured across six decades of documentary photography!
Find out more. Included in ticket.
SPACE DOME SHOWS
Plus, take in some green space amidst all the outer space in our scenic arboretum and stop by one of our locally sourced cafés – the perfect spot for hungry astronauts to refuel.
