Events
Telescope Talks
Uncover the secrets of our iconic big dish and witness fantastic live science demonstrations – guaranteed to make you go wow!
Talks take place at 3.30pm everyday, included in admission, and last approximately 30 minutes.
23 Feb, 2025 – 1 Dec, 2025
Lovell Lecture Series 2025
2025 Lovell Lecture series announced. We are proud to welcome a variety of leading scientists for our regular, evening Lovell Lectures series at Jodrell Bank.
20 Mar, 2025 – 9 Oct, 2025
£8 – £14
80 Years of Jodrell Bank: Get Involved At Home!
As we mark 80 years of discovery, exploration, and connection with the universe, we invite the public to join us in a celebratory project – Cosmic Threads – a community quilt inspired by the celestial marvels that Jodrell Bank has uncovered.
Submissions now open!
1 Apr, 2025 – 30 Sep, 2025
Cap Com Go!
This immersive show takes you on an exciting journey to space and back through the use of incredible animation.
29 Apr, 2025 – 29 Aug, 2025
The Great Solar System Adventure
Explore the wonders and perils of the stars with The Great Schiaparelli in The Great Solar System Adventure!
Add this hair-raising Dome Show onto your visit when you book an Annual Pass.
3 May, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
Ted’s Space Adventure
The perfect introduction to wonderous new worlds for your little ones, join us this May for a charming Dome Show that puts the stars at your fingertips!
19 Jul, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
Summer at Jodrell!
Take a summer holiday to outer space – no rocket required! This summer at Jodrell, enjoy rocket lab fun, a brand new trail sheet, a chance to meet the telescope, and more…
19 Jul, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
Royal Society Summer Science Exhibits on Tour
Get a taste of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition this August with a selection of hands-on activities and talks showcasing the wonders of science.
30 Aug, 2025 – 31 Aug, 2025
Free with admission
Southside Tours
SOLD OUT! – Led by our expert guides, this outdoor walking tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of our UNESCO World Heritage Site, taking you on a exclusive journey through our historic grounds and back to where it all began…
4 Sep, 2025 – 13 Sep, 2025
£12
Gemini and Mercury Remastered Exhibition
From bestselling author and digital restoration expert, Andy Saunders, comes this stunning exhibition of photos. Gemini and Mercury Remastered brings to life the pivotal, intimate moments from the very dawn of human space exploration.
6 Sep, 2025 – 4 Jan, 2026
Free with admission
Relaxed Visits to Jodrell Bank
Relaxed visits take place from 10am on the first Sunday of the month. Sessions include reduced sound and a relaxed early showing of our free film ‘Introduction to Jodrell Bank’ at 10.15.
7 Sep, 2025
5 Oct, 2025
2 Nov, 2025
7 Dec, 2025
Gemini and Mercury Remastered Heritage Lecture
NOW SOLD OUT! To coincide with his latest exhibition, NASA digital restoration expert Andy Saunders delivers a special Heritage Lecture sharing the untold story of humanity’s first ventures into space – and the extraordinary images that captured them.
25 Sep, 2025
£12 – £14
Sci-Fi Film Season
Get ready for an autumn under the stars with our Sci-Fi Film Season in the Space Dome!
From the epic, intergalactic journeys of Interstellar and Dune, to the gripping, dystopian futures of Alien and District 9, there’s classics and cult favourites to thrill sci-fi fans old and new.
4 Oct, 2025 – 30 Nov, 2025
£10 – £12
Interstellar Objects and Other Solar System Stories
In July, a telescope in Chile observed an incoming object known as 3I/ATLAS – only the third interstellar object yet detected passing through the Solar System. Join us for an exciting Lovell Lecture uncovering what this enigmatic comet may reveal about the Earth’s formation…
9 Oct, 2025
£12-£14
Astro Season 2025/26
This winter, our hugely popular Astro Nights return, giving you the chance to get hands-on with stargazing equipment, learn from experts, and turn your eyes to the skies in a series of evenings celebrating all things astronomy.
4 Nov, 2025 – 25 Mar, 2026
Astro Night: Uniformed Groups
Discover constellations and comets, learn about the incredible power of radio astronomy and earn your next badge at our Astro Night for uniformed groups!
4 Nov, 2025
4 Feb, 2026
£13
Step Into Astrophotography
Learn to capture the ever-changing beauty of the night sky in an introductory astrophotography class at Jodrell Bank.
Includes lecture and practical session.
19 Nov, 2025
21 Jan, 2026
11 Mar, 2026
£33 – £38
Astro Night: Kids
Calling all budding astronomers – prepare to take your first ‘giant leap’ into stargazing at Jodrell’s Astro Night: Kids! Learn how to navigate the night sky in this stellar evening for the whole family.
22 Nov, 2025
31 Jan, 2026
7 Mar, 2026
From £13.50
Astro Night: Adults
Navigate the night sky like never before in our adult Astro Night, featuring observation tips, tricks, and stargazing guided by the experts!
17 Jan, 2026
£20 – £24
Astro Night: Valentine’s Special
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Adults can join us for an enchanting evening under the stars as we explore the night sky – watch this space for more info coming soon!
14 Feb, 2026
Next Steps Astrophotography
Elevate your technique and transform your celestial photos into works of art with an advanced astrophotography class, following on from our ‘Step Into’ session.
This session is classroom-based.
25 Mar, 2026
£22 – £27