Book as a group for a visit out of this world!
When booking as a Junior Group you receive the following benefits:
- Discounted rates on admission.
- Free parking (including coach or minibus).
- 1 complimentary Leader Admission, for every 10 Child (4-18y) Admissions purchased.
When booking a group visit, please note:
- Group visits are self-led.
- There must be 10+ children purchasing an admission ticket to classify as a junior group.
- Group tickets are for day admission only and do not include an annual ticket.
- If a member of the group has an annual ticket, they must make a separate booking using their membership number.
- Charges must be paid as a group, we won’t be able to charge each member of the group individually.
- All members of the group must check-in at the same time.
We have two group slots available per day. You can reserve a slot by making a deposit payment of 10 child (4-18) admission tickets. You can continue adding tickets to your booking by emailing us at groupsjodrellbank@manchester.ac.uk
All tickets must be booked and paid 3 working-days before the visit, to receive the discounted admission rate.
On the day of your visit, your group will be able to explore Jodrell Bank’s Pavilions, exhibitions, and grounds. You can also choose to add-on a Space Dome Show.
Complete a booking form if your wish to pay for your visit via cheque.
Junior Group Prices
Group’s FAQ
Yes, junior groups are required to book in advance in order to benefit from the group rate.
Our group rates are available for groups between 10 – 55 visitors.
Bookings must be made through our website, please scroll up to book a visit. Our booking system will guide you through the process so that you can:
- Choose your visit date and arrival time.
- Select the quantity of tickets required. Remember you receive 1 leader admission for every 10 children (4-18) booked.
- Add on an optional Dome Show for your group to enjoy.
Alternatively you can book and pay by cheque by filling in a booking form here
If paying by cheque, deposits must be paid no later than 30 days before the visit, otherwise the group slot will be released.
You can reserve a date, by paying a non-refundable deposit payment equivalent to 10 admission tickets (the minimum required to classify as a group). You can later on add more tickets to your booking by clicking here and completing a form.
You would then have up to 3-working days before the visit to confirm final group numbers and pay the remaining balance of your booking.
If you need to change the date of your booking you may do so if it is more than 30 days away. Please contact us via email groupsjodrellbank@manchester.ac.uk and we will do our best to accommodate a change. Any changes are subject to availability.
We regret that we are not able to reschedule your visit if it is less than 30 days away and tickets are non-refundable. Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is a not-for-profit organisation; every booking is important to sustain our business so that we can continue to offer learning opportunities.
If cancelling a confirmed booking, we will be unable to refund any purchased tickets or deposit.
You can increase the number of tickets on your booking up to 3-working days before your visit. Please click here and complete a form. We will then send you a link to pay for the additional tickets.
Group tickets are non-refundable. If a member of the group does not attend the visit, this will be considered a no-show and no refund will be provided.
Jodrell Bank opens at 10am, please note, we are unable to allow your group on site before this time.
If you have booked a paid activity an your journey is delayed, you should contact us at 01477-571-766 and provide an estimated time of arrival. We will make every effort to accommodate any late arrivals, however this cannot be guaranteed. Please note, we do not offer refunds for any missed activities in whole or in part due to late arrival.
You can read our access information here or contact us in advance if you have specific needs.
Your group will be able to explore Jodrell Bank’s Pavilions, exhibitions, and grounds. You can visit our shop and café, and you can choose to add-on a Space Dome show.
For more information that can help you plan your trip please have a look at our Group Visits Welcome Pack and Site Map.
Please note your visit will be self-guided. We recommend downloading and printing copies of our exhibitions worksheets to help young visitors gain more from the exhibitions (don’t forget to bring pencils or pens!).
No, group visits are self-guided.
You will be greeted at the ticket booth and be given site maps and a timetable of the activities available.
No, group bookings are for a day admission only, and do not include an annual ticket.
Annual tickets holders will need to make a separate booking, using their member identity number.
Our risk assessment for group visit can be found at
You can get in touch with us to discuss your visit at groupsjodrellbank@manchester.ac.uk