Families

Ancient Worlds: Badge Making

12:30 30 July - 15:30 3 August 2018
We are soon to begin our exciting transformation hello future and are saying goodbye to our Ancient Worlds galleries for a while. Join us this summer to create your very own ancient…

Bee Backpack Trail

28 May - 31 August 2018
Can you do the waggle dance? How does a bee see? Explore the life of a honey bee as you make your way around the Jodrell Bank gardens carrying out bee-themed activities along the way.…

Nature Through Roman Eyes

10:00 6 April - 17:00 30 October 2018
Nature Through Roman Eyes is inspired by the work of Roman writer Pliny the Elder. His Natural History – a 37 book encyclopaedia of the ancient world - covers every subject from astronomy…

Playtime: Summer Family Activities

11:00 23 July - 15:00 31 August 2018
Playtime 23 July - 31 August, 11am-3pm All summer the Whitworth will be exploring the art of play. Have a wander and find games indoors and out, sensory play for babies, the Whitworth…

Summer Holiday: Operation Earth Activities

11:00 28 July - 16:00 31 August 2018
Every day, 28th July – 31st August 11:00 - 16:00 Join the Jodrell Bank team as they dive into the exciting world of environmental science. Through fun and engaging hands-on activities,…

Summer Holidays: Operation Earth Science Show

11:30 30 July - 14:30 31 August 2018
Every weekday from 30th July – 31st August 11:30 and 14:30 Planet Earth is feeling a little under the weather and is going to the doctors for a check-up. Join us, along with expert…

Summer Holidays: Tiny Space Explorer Tours (Under 7s)

12:30 30 July - 13:30 31 August 2018
Every Monday and Friday from 30th July - 31st August 12:30 Do you want to explore space with us? We will be setting off in our own Jodrell Bank rocket, travelling through our Solar…

Telescope Walking Tours

15:30 28 July - 16:30 31 August 2018
Every day, 28th July – 31st August 15:30 Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours, as our friendly Explainers take you for a stroll around the base of the impressive…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 31 July 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

Summer Holidays: Meet the Expert

12:30 31 July - 13:30 28 August 2018
Tuesday 31st July – Tuesday 28th August (Tuesdays only) 12:30 Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll get to find out about their work…

National Play Day at the Whitworth

11:00 - 15:00 1 August 2018
On top of our Playtime games and interventions, design and make your own kite with artist Harriet Hall to fly in our park.

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 1 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Summer Holidays: Meet the Environmental Expert

12:30 1 - 12:00 29 August 2018
Every Wednesday, 1st – 29th August 12:30pm As part of Operation Earth, here’s your chance to meet one of the University of Manchester’s Environmental Science experts. You’ll get to…

Galaxy Garden Tours

12:30 2 - 13:30 30 August 2018
Every Thursday, 2nd – 30th August 12:30pm Explore the Galaxy Garden at Jodrell Bank on a special tour with a member of the Gardens Team. Garden Tours are Free with general admission…

Live Beekeeping Demonstrations

14:00 2 - 15:30 30 August 2018
Every Thursday, 2nd – 30th August 14:00 -15:30 Watch Jodrell Bank's Beekeepers at work in a live beekeeping demonstration. You’ll see the fascinating and ancient craft of beekeeping…

Shimmer and Shine Window Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 2 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: Red and yellow and pink and green, you name it our amazing stained glass windows have it! Using the most colourful papers and textures make your own version…

Summer Holidays: Garden Make and Take

11:00 2 - 16:00 30 August 2018
Every Thursday, 2nd – 30th August 11am – 4pm Join our Gardens Team to make your own environmentally friendly paper plant pot and take home with a new wildflower friend. Make and Takes…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 2 August 2018
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 5yrs and under.

Ancient Worlds: Printing Hieroglyphs

12:30 6 - 12:30 10 August 2018
We are soon to begin our exciting transformation hello future and are saying goodbye to our Ancient Worlds galleries for a while. Join us this summer to create your very own ancient…

Ancient Worlds: Printing Hieroglyphs

12:30 6 - 15:30 10 August 2018
We are soon to begin our exciting transformation hello future and are saying goodbye to our Ancient Worlds galleries for a while. Join us this summer to create your very own ancient…

Baby Explorers

10:30 - 11:15 7 August 2018
Baby Explorers is an interactive story and sensory play session, and Musical Baby Explorers includes live music and songs inspired by our collections. For babies who are not yet walking…

Baby Explorers

11:30 - 12:15 7 August 2018
Baby Explorers is an interactive story and sensory play session, and Musical Baby Explorers includes live music and songs inspired by our collections. For babies who are not yet walking…

Musical Baby Explorers

13:00 - 13:45 7 August 2018
Baby Explorers is an interactive story and sensory play session, and Musical Baby Explorers includes live music and songs inspired by our collections. For babies who are not yet walking…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 8 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 9 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

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