Jodrell Bank

Family Stargazing Night

18:30 - 21:30 26 October 2017
Families are invited to join us for an unmissable after-hours evening of stargazing at Jodrell Bank. -A wonderful opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate…

Half Term: AutumnFest at Jodrell Bank

21 October - 5 November 2017
Join us as we celebrate the turning of the seasons in our special autumn celebration in the Jodrell Bank arboretum this half term. Every Saturday and Sunday from 21 October – 5 November,…

Half Term: Live Science Show - To Space and Beyond!

11:00 23 October - 15:30 3 November 2017
Jodrell Bank has been at the heart of space exploration since the dawn of the space age and the impressive Lovell Telescope was a key part of early missions such as tracking the Soviet…

Half Term: Meet the Expert

13:00 23 October - 12:00 3 November 2017
Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll get to find out about their work and have the chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted the…

Half Term: Telescope Tours

15:00 21 October - 12:00 5 November 2017
Join one of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's friendly explainers for a walk around the base of the Lovell Telescope. Find out more about how it works, its history, and some of its research.…

Half Term: Under 5s' Journey through the Solar System

13:30 23 October - 12:00 3 November 2017
Under 5s: Journey through the Solar System Do you want to explore space? Then meet us in the stunning Clockwork Orrery at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre for a journey through the Solar…

Family Stargazing Night

18:30 - 21:30 2 November 2017
Families are invited to join us for an unmissable after-hours evening of stargazing at Jodrell Bank. -A wonderful opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate…

Lovell Lecture: Exploring the Cool Universe from the Andes with the ALMA Telescope

19:30 9 November 2017
The Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-mm Array (ALMA) telescope is a revolutionary array telescope located 5000m above sea-level in the Atacama Desert of Chile. Comprising 66 individual…

An Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 22 November 2017
Following on from the success of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's popular Astrophotography Nights, we’re delighted to be running three new Introduction to Astrophotography courses this…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Meghan Gray

19:30 - 21:00 7 December 2017
Thursday 7th December, 7:30pm Untangling the cosmic web: The joys (and frustrations) of an observational astronomer Professor Meghan Gray For our final Lovell Lecture of the year,…

Thank You Week at Jodrell Bank

11 - 17 December 2017
Thank You Week at Jodrell Bank FREE ADMISSION to the Discovery Centre! 11-17 December From 11 – 17 December, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre will be taking part in the Heritage Lottery…

Thank You Week: Garden Tours

11:30 11 - 12:00 15 December 2017
Thank You Week: Garden Tours Monday 11 – Friday 15 December, 11:30 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week (11- 17 December), Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is offering…

Thank You Week: Telescope Walking Tours

11 - 17 December 2017
hank You Week: Telescope Walking Tours Monday 11 – Friday 15 December, 14:30 Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 December, 11:00 and 14:00 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week…

An Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 13 December 2017
Following on from the success of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's popular Astrophotography Nights, we’re delighted to be running three new Introduction to Astrophotography courses this…

Thank You Week: Craft Activities

11:00 16 - 16:00 17 December 2017
Thank You Week: Craft Activities Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th December, 11:00 – 16:00 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week (11- 17 December), Jodrell Bank Discovery…

Thank You Week: Stars Science Shows

12:00 16 - 15:00 17 December 2017
Thank You Week: Stars Science Show Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 December, 12:00 and 15:00 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week (11- 17 December), Jodrell Bank Discovery…

Advanced Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 17 January 2018
New for 2018, this advanced course offers Astrophotographers the chance to extend their knowledge and help them achieve breath-taking night sky photography. The session follows on…

Stargazing Night

19:00 - 22:00 27 January 2018
You are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate the skies, locate the stars using a variety of tools from planispheres…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell

19:30 - 21:00 1 February 2018
The Curious Case of the Pulsating Star Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell We’re absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Jocelyn Bell Burnell to Jodrell Bank for our first Lovell Lecture…

An Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 7 February 2018
Following on from the success of our popular Astrophotography Nights, we’re delighted to be running three new Introduction to Astrophotography events this winter. Join us for an informal…

Half Term: Live Science Shows

19 - 23 February 2018
Have you ever wondered what dark matter is? Is dark energy a real thing? Discover how the visible can appear invisible and why galaxies should fly apart, in our brand new live science…

Half Term: Meet the Expert

19 - 23 February 2018
Here’s your chance to meet one of Jodrell Bank's resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll get to find out about their work and have the chance to ask the questions you’ve always…

Half Term: Telescope Walking Tours

19 - 23 February 2018
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's popular Telescope Walking Tours will be running on weekdays during half term and you can join one of our friendly explainers for a walk around the base…

Half Term: Under 5s Journey through the Solar System

19 - 23 February 2018
Do you want to explore space? Then head over the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and meet us at our Clockwork Orrery for a journey through the Solar System! On the way we will be stopping…

Girls Night Out

19:30 - 20:00 8 March 2018
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's ever-popular Girls Night Out returns for International Womens’ Day 2018. Led by Sue Horne MBE from the UK Space Agency, the evening promises to be a…

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