Jodrell Bank

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Stars and Stones

10:30 - 16:00 22 August 2018
Stars and Stones offers a rare opportunity to explore The Blackden Trust and Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre on the same day. You’ll have the chance to discover the science and the stories…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Ben Stappers

19:30 - 21:00 20 September 2018
Fast Radio Bursts: Extragalactic Radio Emission of Unknown Origin Professor Ben Stappers In 2007 Astronomers discovered a very bright burst of radio emission which lasted just a few…

Stars and Stones

10:30 - 16:00 26 September 2018
Stars and Stones offers a rare opportunity to explore The Blackden Trust and Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre on the same day. You’ll have the chance to discover the science and the stories…

Fantastic Fungi

11:00 - 16:00 6 October 2018
The North West Fungus Group is coming to Jodrell Bank to take you through the fascinating world of fungi with walks and activities for guaranteed family fungal fun. Experience the…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Amanda Bamford and Andrew Gray

19:30 17 October 2018
Over the past 20 years Manchester Museum at The University of Manchester has been pioneering new ways to help conserve some of the rarest amphibians on the planet. Through establishing…

Girls Night Out!

19:00 - 21:30 18 October 2018
It’s back! Our ever-popular Girls Night Out event returns this October, this time with a special focus on environmental science. You’ll get to meet The University of Manchester’s Professor…

Half Term: Telescope Walking Tours

20 October - 2 November 2018
12:15 (weekends), 14:45 and 15:45 (weekdays) Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours as a friendly Explainer takes you for a stroll around the base of the impressive…

Half Term: The Sky is Not your Limit! Live Science Show

20 October - 2 November 2018
10:30, 11:30 and 14:30 Find out about the new European Mars Rover mission, see how scientists and engineers are creating and launching the new James Webb Space Telescope to look deep…

Half Term: Journey through the Solar System

22 - 26 October 2018
10:45am and 11:45am Have you ever wanted to explore space? Then come and meet the Jodrell Bank team in their Clockwork Orrery for a journey through the solar system! Travel through…

Half Term: Meet the Expert

22 October - 2 November 2018
13:00 Here’s your chance to meet one of Jodrell Bank’s resident science and astronomy expert. You’ll learn all about their work and have the chance to ask the questions you’ve always…

Family Stargazing Night

18:00 - 21:00 27 October 2018
Calling all budding young stargazers. You are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. During our fun-packed evening you will enjoy a journey around…

Half Term: AutumnFest!

29 October - 2 November 2018
11:30am – 15:3pm Join the Jodrell Bank gardens team as they celebrate the turning of the seasons in their special autumn celebration. Make your own autumn crown or have a go at weaving…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 7 November 2018
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…

Free Entry for National Lottery Players - #ThanksToYou

3 - 9 December 2018
From 3 – 9 December, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre will be taking part in the Heritage Lottery Fund's #ThanksToYou celebrations by offering FREE Entry to everyone who plays the National…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 5 December 2018
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…

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