Events
Telescope Talks
Jodrell Bank is famous for its big dish. Find out why and what it does.
1 Jan, 2023 – 31 Dec, 2023
Winter Dome Show: We Are Stars
This immersive dome show takes you on an exciting journey to discover our cosmic origins through the use of amazing animation.
12 Sep, 2023 – 13 Dec, 2023
£4/ £6
Winter Dome Show: Cap Com Go!
This immersive show takes you on an exciting journey to space and back through the use of incredible animation.
12 Sep, 2023 – 13 Dec, 2023
£4 / £6
Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’
Journey Beyond Reality: Celebrate Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ 50th Anniversary with an Immersive Planetarium Show at Jodrell Bank.
2 Dec, 2023 – 10 Dec, 2023
£18 – £14
Winter Solstice Season
A unique, inspiring week of fun for the whole family this December!
Featuring exhibitions, Dome Shows, craft activities, festive treats, and incredible projections on the front of the First Light Pavilion, this is Jodrell Bank as you’ve never seen it before.
15 Dec, 2023 – 22 Dec, 2023
Solstice Season: Royal Institution Christmas Lectures Live!
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement are honoured and very excited to announce that we will be live streaming The Royal Institution CHRISTMAS LECTURES this winter as part of our Solstice at Jodrell Bank season.
16 Dec, 2023
Solstice Season: An Evening with Alice Oswald
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this poetry event has been cancelled.
17 Dec, 2023
Solstice Season: Pink Floyd’s 50th Anniversary of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
Journey Beyond Reality: Celebrate Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ 50th Anniversary with an Immersive Planetarium Show at Jodrell Bank.
17 Dec, 2023
18 Dec, 2023
21 Dec, 2023
22 Dec, 2023
£7 add on
Solstice Season: Prof Tim O’Brien, The Art of Science
Every now and again, a previously unknown star becomes visible in the night sky. These events do not mark the birth of new stars but are often explosions of dying stars. In this talk Tim will discuss his favourite exploding star, RS Ophiuchi, focusing on one image that was made following its 2006 explosion.
19 Dec, 2023
Solstice Season: Stonehenge – Solstices & Stones
Renowned Archaeologist, Mike Parker-Pearson talks about the major discoveries from archaeological excavations, astronomy, ancient DNA, isotopes and geology about the construction and use of this enigmatic monument.
20 Dec, 2023
Relaxed Visits to Jodrell Bank
Relaxed visits: early opening at 10am on the first Sunday of the month.
7 Jan, 2024
4 Feb, 2024
3 Mar, 2024
Astro Night – Kids!
Calling all budding young astronomers! You are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy and what better place to do it than at Jodrell Bank home of the famous Lovell Telescope.
13 Jan, 2024
2 Mar, 2024
£16 – £12