Jodrell Bank

One Giant Leap: Talk and Tour

9 May - 5 September 2019
One Giant Leap:Jodrell Bank and the Race to the Moon July 2019 will mark 50 years since humans first set foot on another celestial body. In this, the 50th anniversary year of the moon…

One Giant Leap: Talk, Tour and Picnic

22 May - 25 September 2019
One Giant Leap: Jodrell Bank and the Race to the Moon July 2019 will mark 50 years since humans first set foot on another celestial body. In this, the 50th anniversary year of the…

Stars and Stones

3 April - 4 September 2019
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…

May Half Term: Rocket Lab!

25 - 27 May 2019
Rocket Lab! Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May 11am – 4pm (Drop-in) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. We have a lift-off! As we approach the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, join us at…

May Half Term: The Cheshire Beekeepers

27 - 31 May 2019
The Cheshire Beekeepers Monday 27th – Friday 31st May 10am – 4pm Visit us this half term for a chance to talk to real Beekeepers and learn about the ancient craft of Beekeeping. …

May Half Term: Science Show: LIFT OFF!

28 - 31 May 2019
Science Show: LIFT OFF! Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 May 11am, 12pm, 2:30pm Get ready for Lift Off in our new live science show all about rockets! Fun-filled and fact-packed, our shows…

May Half Term: Siemens Interactive Games

28 - 31 May 2019
Siemens Interactive Games Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st May, 10am – 5pm Visitors can learn, explore and experience science, technology, engineering and maths in action with Siemens’…

May Half Term: Tiny Astronauts

28 - 31 May 2019
Tiny Astronauts (under 7s session) Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st May 11am and 1pm Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Moon and playing lots of games along the…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Tim O’Brien

20 June 2019
Lovell Lecture: The Universe Live from Jodrell Bank Professor Tim O’Brien Thursday 20th June, 7:30pm Jodrell Bank Observatory helped pioneer the exploration of the invisible Universe…

Summer Solstice Weekend

22 - 23 June 2019
Summer Solstice Weekend Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June, 11am – 4pm Visit us Jodrell Bank on the 22nd or 23rd June and take part in their fun family activities celebrating the…

bluedot 2019

18 - 21 July 2019
Jodrell Bank's multi-award winning festival of discovery is set to return to for its fourth outing on 18-21 July 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. Set against…

Summer Holidays: Live Beekeeping Demonstrations

29 July - 30 August 2019
Live Beekeeping Demonstrations 29th July – 30th August Thursdays only. 1pm Watch Jodrell’s Beekeepers at work in a live beekeeping demonstration. You’ll see the fascinating and ancient…

Summer Holidays: Meet The Expert

29 July - 30 August 2019
Meet the Expert 29th July – 30th Aug Tuesdays only, 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have…

Summer Holidays: Moon rock and meteorites

29 July - 30 August 2019
Moon rock and meteorites Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August 10am – 5pm (drop-in) Seeing is believing! Visit Jodrell Bank this summer and have a look at real pieces of the Moon brought…

Summer Holidays: Rocket Lab!

29 July - 30 August 2019
Rocket Lab! Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August 11am – 4pm (drop-in) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. We have a lift-off! As we approach the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, join…

Summer Holidays: Science Show: Mission to the Moon

29 July - 30 August 2019
Live Science Show: Mission to the Moon Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August (weekdays only) 11.30am and 2.30pm Celebrate 50 years since humans first stepped foot on the moon in our…

Summer Holidays: Tiny Astronauts

29 July - 30 August 2019
Tiny astronauts (Under 7s session) Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August (weekdays only) 11am and 1pm Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Moon and playing…

One Small Step: Toddler Morning at Jodrell Bank

5 September 2019
One Small Step: Toddler Morning at Jodrell Bank Thursday 5th September, 10am – 12pm Go along to Jodrell Bank's brand new session especially designed for their youngest visitors.…

Science Show: A Jodrell Journey

21 - 22 September 2019
Science Show: A Jodrell Journey Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd September 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Visit Jodrell Bank and take a journey through the history and achievements of scientists.…

One Giant Leap: Talk and Tour

12 October - 17 November 2019
One Giant Leap: Jodrell Bank and the Race to the Moon, 13:30-16:00 NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! 2019 marks 50 years since humans first set foot on another celestial body. And so, in this,…

Family Stargazing Night

19 October 2019 - 8 February 2020
6pm – 9pm 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…

October Half Term: Meet the Expert

21 October - 1 November 2019
(weekdays only), 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our residents science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have the chance to ask the space questions you’ve always wanted to ask!

October Half Term: Planet Hunters

21 October - 3 November 2019
Live Science Show: Planet Hunters 21st October – 3rd November (various times) Join the search for another planet like the Earth in Jodrell Bank's brand new science show. We know there…

October Half Term: Telescope Walk and Talk

21 October - 3 November 2019
11.45am and 3.15pm Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walk & Talks as our friendly Explainers take you for a stroll around the base of the impressive Lovell Telescope. You’ll…

Introduction to Astrophotography

23 October 2019 - 26 February 2020
Introduction to Astrophotography Wednesdays 23rd October, 20th November, 15th January and 26th February, 7.30pm – 10pm Jodrell Bank's popular Introduction to Astrophotography workshops…

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