Jodrell Bank

New Exhibition: The North Revisited

10 October 2026 - 24 January 2027
A joint exhibition bringing together John Bulmer’s The North and Simon Hill’s The North Revisited exploring how the North of England has changed and endured across six decades of documentary…

Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out

24 - 25 October 2026
Enjoy special screenings of Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out in the Space Dome, with the iconic soundtrack performed live by professional musicians. Take part in a creative workshop and make your own plasticine moon!

October half term at Jodrell Bank!

26 October - 1 November 2026
This October, put your science knowledge to the test with our brand-new Curious Kids science show, get up close with the iconic Lovell Telescope in our Discover the Dish sessions and much more!

Step into Astrophotography

11 November 2026 - 13 March 2027
Master the art of capturing the night sky in this introductory course at Jodrell Bank, led by published Astro photographer Dr Anthony Holloway. Features a lecture and practical astrophotography…

Listening Party: Journey to the Dark Side of the UNE

19:30 - 21:00 12 November 2026
Following their sell-out performance, UNE return for a second night of music beneath the stars. Enjoy live music, stunning full dome visuals and conversation with Professor Tim O'Brien…

Dome Show: What Santa Sees

14 November - 23 December 2026
Soar through our Space Dome and discover the night sky through Santa's eyes as he races around the world on Christmas Eve! Take a ride in Santa's sleigh, journey past the constellations…

Jodcast Live! Parsecs, Planets and Podcasts

19 November 2026
'Jod On!' Join us as we celebrate 20 years of The Jodcast, the UK's longest running astrophysics podcast, with a special recording bringing together Jodcasters past and present to share…

Astro Night Uniformed Groups

24 November 2026 - 18 March 2027
Calling all Brownies, Cubs, Guide, and Scouts! Discover the wonders of radio astronomy and earn your next badge at Jodrell's Astro Night. Enjoy a Space Dome Show, learn how to navigate…

Lovell Lecture: Monster Black Holes in the Early Universe

19:30 - 21:00 26 November 2026
Join Dr Rebecca Bowler, senior lecturer at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, for a Lovell Lecture exploring the earliest supermassive black holes and how they came to dominate…

Celtic Christmas Strings

6 December 2026
Celebrate the season with Celtic Christmas Strings at Jodrell, a spellbinding concert from legendary Irish harper Máire Ní Chathasaigh and acclaimed English guitarist Chris Newman, live in the Space Dome! - 19.30

Goofus Theatre: Stars and Stones

19 - 20 December 2026
Goofus Theatre returns with Stars and Stones to Jodrell, a brand-new tale of mystery and wonder! Join us for a fantastic adventure of ancient magic and transformation, told through puppetry play and music.

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