A photo of a family of four holding hands and walking towards the Lovell Telescope.

Blast off to an out of this world summer

Summer at Jodrell!

19 Jul, 202531 Aug, 2025

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.

Included in 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.
£5 add-on.

Tickets coming soon…

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.

New Trail Sheet

Embark on a mission across space and time in our brand-new trail sheet, providing an exciting adventure across our beautiful countryside grounds.

Included with ticket.

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!

A girl leans in to talk into a whispering dish, against the sunny backdrop of the Lovell Telescope.