Jodrell Bank

Look Inside Space

10:30 - 17:00 2 November 2013
Make sure your half term goes out with a bang! This exciting family event explores the world of rockets and space. Come and explore the night sky and learn how you can stargaze at…

Telescope Night

19:00 - 21:00 16 November 2013
Comet ISON has sparked a lot of public attention and we are waiting eagerly to see if it is as prominent in the sky as we hope by the end of the year. Professor Jamie Gilmour, our colleague…

The Jodrell Bank Christmas Lectures – part of the Lovell Lecture series

19:30 - 21:00 10 December 2013
This Christmas we will be hosting three consecutive evening lectures which form part of our very popular Lovell Lecture series. We are delighted to have Professor Tim O'Brien who will…

The Jodrell Bank Christmas Lectures – part of the Lovell Lecture series

19:30 - 21:00 11 December 2013
This Christmas we will be hosting three consecutive evening lectures which form part of our very popular Lovell Lecture series. We are delighted to have Dr Lucie Green who will be…

The Jodrell Bank Christmas Lectures – part of the Lovell Lecture series

19:30 - 21:00 12 December 2013
This Christmas we will be hosting three consecutive evening lectures which form part of our very popular Lovell Lecture series. We are delighted to have Dr Sarah Crowther who will…

BBC Stargazing LIVE Returns

20:30 7 - 22:00 9 January 2014
Stargazing LIVE returns on 7th, 8th & 9th January 2014! – Don’t forget to watch on BBC2! Please note there will be no public access whilst filming takes place after 5pm. The centre…

Stargazing LIVE family event

10:00 - 17:00 11 January 2014
If you've been inspired by Brian Cox and Dara O Briain, come along to our Stargazing LIVE event and give astronomy a go! If you look up into the night sky, there is a whole world of…

Stargazing LIVE family event

10:00 - 17:00 12 January 2014
If you've been inspired by Brian Cox and Dara O Briain, come along to our Stargazing LIVE event and give astronomy a go! If you look up into the night sky, there is a whole world of…

A beginner’s guide to observing the heavens workshop

19:30 - 21:30 22 January 2014
The talk will show you how to find your way around the sky using smart phones, tablet computers and laptops along with planispheres, magazines and websites. You will be shown how…

Big Garden Birdwatch with RSPB

10:00 - 12:00 26 January 2014
Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorers and the Macclesfield RSPB Local Group will be coming to Jodrell Bank for the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch. There will be advice on using…

Lovell Lecture - Phil James

19:30 - 21:00 13 February 2014
Prof. Phil James, Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John Moores University Lecture: Star formation and supernova explosions in nearby galaxies Supernovae are the violent…

Kids vs Grown-ups – Science Quiz Show 17-21 feb

10:00 17 - 17:00 21 February 2014
Our family show will take on an interesting twist this half term! How well do you know your planets from your comets? Kids will battle it out against the grown-ups to become the winners…

Telescopes for the amateur astronomer workshop

19:30 - 21:30 26 February 2014
The talk will describe and show examples of the types of telescopes now available for use by amateurs to observe the planets, stars and galaxies along with their relative strengths…

Family pop-up planetarium shows!

10:00 - 17:00 1 March 2014
Join us on Saturday 1st March to explore the wonders of the night sky in our pop-up planetarium! Show times: 10.30, 11.15, 12.00(full), 12.45, 1.30, 2.15, 3.00, 3.45 Tickets: bookings…

Girls Night Out - under the stars!

19:00 - 22:00 8 March 2014
We’re looking for all the budding Astronettes, Star-lettes and Cosmic Girls to come and join us for our ‘Girls Night Out (under the stars) event at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre on…

Beauty in the heavens workshop

19:30 - 21:30 26 March 2014
A talk showcasing some of the most beautiful images that we have of our Universe, from our Solar System, through stellar nurseries, star clusters and the remnants of exploding stars…

Mars Exploration 7-11 Apr

11:00 7 - 16:00 11 April 2014
Become a Martian for the day and take part in some hands on experiments. Explore the surface of Mars, discover more about the largest volcano in the solar system and investigate if…

Mars science show - 14 - 17 Apr

14 - 17 April 2014
During this time of year, we have some of the best views of Mars in the night sky. Come and take part in our mission to Mars to find out more about this fascinating planet! We’ll…

Mars Exploration - 22-25 Apr

11:00 22 - 16:00 25 April 2014
Become a Martian for the day and take part in some hands on experiments. Explore the surface of Mars, discover more about the largest volcano in the solar system and investigate if…

Under 5’s story time and activities

11:00 - 11:45 24 May 2014
Come and join us for a fun interactive science story session combined with exciting activities and craft - perfect for keeping little ones amused! This event is free but normal admission…

Space science special!

11:00 - 16:00 25 May 2014
Come and talk to Jodrell Bank’s astronomers about their work with some of the world’s most amazing telescopes around the world and in space. Find out about the Sun, Planets, the Big…

Under 5’s story time and activities

11:00 - 11:45 25 May 2014
Come and join us for a fun interactive science story session combined with exciting activities and craft - perfect for keeping little ones amused! This event is free but normal admission…

Bee backpacks trails 24th May to 1st June

10:00 26 May - 17:00 1 June 2014
Explore the life of a bee as you make your way around the gardens and carrying out bee-themed activities on your journey! Backpacks can be collected at reception on arrival. Suitable…

Best of Cheshire Science shows 26th to 30th May

10:00 26 - 17:00 30 May 2014
Our interactive science shows will explore all the different types of science which happen across Cheshire! Through live demonstrations we’ll look to discover more about astronomy,…

Cheshire Beekeepers Association 26th to 30th May

10:30 26 - 15:00 30 May 2014
An opportunity to talk to real Beekeepers at the Discovery Centre and learn about the ancient craft of Beekeeping and the wonderful life of the honeybee. See live bees up close in an…

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