Take a summer holiday to outer space – no rocket required!

There’s a whole universe to discover at Jodrell Bank, with interactive exhibitions, hands-on activities, and immersive Dome Shows for astronauts of all ages.

What’s in store?

Rocket Lab

The next generation of rocket scientists can blast off in our new Rocket Lab, where you can get hands-on with stomp and air-powered rockets and be wowed by our spectacular ‘whoosh bottle’ demonstration.

Happening daily. Included with ticket.

Ted’s Space Adventure

Explore the Solar System with Ted’s Space Adventure in the Space Dome. Packed with music, rhymes and interactive fun, this weekly show is a must for little space explorers!

Recommended for ages 2-7.
Every Wednesday at 11.00. £5 add-on.

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Meet The Telescope

Get up close and personal with the iconic Lovell Telescope this summer! Join us outside for this bitesize introduction to Jodrell Bank’s big dish, filled with fun facts for the whole family…

15 minute outdoor sessions (weather dependent).
Included with ticket.

Telescope Talks 

Curious about what our telescope is looking at? If our Meet the Telescope sessions have sparked your appetite for deeper knowledge, come along to our daily sit-down where our experts will explore the mysteries of the Lovell, from the dawn of the Space Age to revolutionising our understanding of the universe…

To top it all off, we’ll bring the science to life with exciting live demonstrations – guaranteed to make you go wow!

30 minute indoor show.
Included with ticket.

Space Crafts

Let your creativity run wild and and channel your curiosity about the cosmos at our space craft station.

Included with ticket.

Science Busking in the Orrery

Stop by our Clockwork Orrery for a science busking session with our friendly volunteers, revealing how it works and more secrets about our Solar System!

Available on weekdays, depending on volunteer availability.

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibits On Tour

To round off the summer, join us in the final weekend of August for two days packed with fun activities, engaging talks, and captivating short films from the prestigious Summer Science Exhibition in London. From tiny atoms to vast galaxies, there’s something to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

30-31 August. Included with ticket.

More details here.

Plus, enjoy picturesque picnic spots, a playground, and four pavilions packed with interactive exhibitions and fun.

All entry tickets are now annual – with the option to save 10% on admission by booking online!