Families

Daily: Art Hampers – resources for families at the Whitworth

10:00 31 August 2018 - 10:00 31 May 2020
Are you and your family hungry to get creative? Pick up a picnic hamper with a difference. Come to our Oxford Road or Parkside entrance and pick up one of our special hampers - free…

Little Women Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 17 December 2018
Make your own iconic puppet in this creative family workshop. Once you have made your puppet take a picture of it in our mini theatre and share it with us on social media! Free. Family…

Festive Fun with the RSPB

11:00 - 16:00 29 December 2018
Festive Fun with the RSPB Come along and find out more about the work of the RSPB and how you can ‘Give Nature a Home’. Find out how nature prepares for the winter and what you can…

Festive Fun with the RSPB

11:00 - 16:00 30 December 2018
Festive Fun with the RSPB Come along and find out more about the work of the RSPB and how you can ‘Give Nature a Home’. Find out how nature prepares for the winter and what you can…

Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB

11:00 - 16:00 3 January 2019
Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 January 11am-4pm Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB We need your help with the worlds’ largest wildlife survey. The RSPB’s…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 3 January 2019
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB

11:00 - 16:00 4 January 2019
Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 January 11am-4pm Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB We need your help with the worlds’ largest wildlife survey. The RSPB’s…

Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB

11:00 - 16:00 5 January 2019
Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 January 11am-4pm We need your help with the worlds’ largest wildlife survey. The RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch is happening…

Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB

11:00 - 16:00 6 January 2019
Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 January 11am-4pm We need your help with the worlds’ largest wildlife survey. The RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch is happening…

Instruments of Change

7 January - 31 December 2019
Instruments of Change is an exhibition that showcases objects from the Beswick Collection at the Museum of Medicine and Health, telling the stories of the people of Manchester whose…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 9 January 2019
Our popular Introduction to Astrophotography courses are returning this winter. Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop (co-presented by Jodrell…

Advanced Astrophotography

19:30 - 21:30 6 February 2019
This advanced workshop offers Astrophotographers the chance to extend their knowledge and help them achieve breath-taking night sky photography. The session follows on from our Introduction…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 7 February 2019
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

Half Term: Get Set, Blast Off!

10:00 16 - 17:00 22 February 2019
Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off! Saturday 16th – Friday 22nd February 1pm (weekend) 11am and 1pm (weekdays) Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the solar system…

Half Term: Science Show: Out of this World

10:00 16 - 17:00 22 February 2019
Science Show: Out of this World Saturday 16th – Friday 22nd February 11am, 12pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Free with general admission Do you think you’re smarter than a 10 year old?…

Half Term: Telescope Walking Tours

10:00 16 - 17:00 22 February 2019
Telescope Walking Tours Saturday 16th – Friday 22nd February 11:45am and 3:15pm Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours as a friendly Explainer takes you for a…

Bee Creative Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 18 February 2019
Craft your own bumble bee using simple cross stitch and embroidery technique. Free. Family friendly. No need to book, just turn up.

Half Term: Meet the Expert

13:00 18 - 14:00 22 February 2019
Meet the Expert Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February , 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 6 March 2019
Our popular Introduction to Astrophotography courses are returning this winter. Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop (co-presented by Jodrell…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 7 March 2019
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

Girls Night Out!

19:00 - 22:00 8 March 2019
Jodrell Bank's ever-popular Girls Night Out event returns in March 2019 with a special focus on Mars! You’ll get to meet Dr Natasha Stephen from the University of Plymouth, whose…

bluedot

18 - 21 July 2019
Jodrell Bank's multi-award winning festival of discovery is set to return to for its fourth outing on 18-21 July 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. Set against…

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