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!
Experience NASA’s Apollo 11 mission like never before in this immersive Dome Show for all ages, taking you on an exciting journey to space and back. This show can be added on at point of booking.
29 Apr, 2025 – 24 Oct, 2025
We Are Stars
Embark on an out-of-this-world journey to discover our cosmic origins in this astounding Dome Show, answering some of the Universe’s biggest questions… This show can be added on at point of booking.
29 Apr, 2025 – 24 Oct, 2025
The Great Solar System Adventure
Young space adventurers can explore the wonders and perils of the stars in The Great Solar System Adventure, a hair-raising Dome Show which can be added to your visit at point of booking.
3 May, 2025 – 24 Oct, 2025
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
Gemini and Mercury Remastered Heritage Lecture
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
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.
5 Oct, 2025
2 Nov, 2025
7 Dec, 2025
Interstellar Objects and Other Solar System Stories
Livestream now available! 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 a Lovell Lecture uncovering what this enigmatic comet might reveal…
9 Oct, 2025
£8-£14
One Step Beyond: A Journey to Mars
Experience the thrill of launch, the challenges of life in space, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program, and the search for life in this thrilling Space Dome Show, taking you on an immersive journey to Mars! This show can be added on at point of booking.
25 Oct, 2025 – 2 Nov, 2025
October Half Term at Jodrell Bank
This October, blast off to a cosmic extravaganza for the whole family – including a brand new, mind-blowing science show, and a journey to Mars in the Space Dome! With creative crafts, sci-fi dress-up, and engaging talks galore, there something for every aspiring astronaut…
25 Oct, 2025 – 2 Nov, 2025
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
SOLD OUT! – 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
Jodrell Bank: The Accidental Observatory Heritage Lecture
New Heritage Lecture! As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, journey back in time with Professor Tim O’Brien to discover how a muddy, remote field was transformed – almost by chance – into a window to the Universe.
13 Nov, 2025
£12-£14
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? Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars, exploring the wonders of the night sky at our UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
14 Feb, 2026
£20 – £24
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