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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…

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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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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!

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Girls Night Out Moon Special

19:00 - 22:00 25 October 2019
Our ever-popular Girls Night Out returns this October with a special focus on the 50th anniversary on the first explorers on the Moon. You’ll get to meet Dr Katie Joy from the University…

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October Half Term: Alien Craft Activities

26 October - 3 November 2019
11am – 4pm Whether you like drawing, colouring or making come along to our Alien craft sessions and there will be something for you!

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AutumnFest

29 October - 2 November 2019
11.30am – 3.30pm Join us as we celebrate the turning of the seasons in our special Autumn celebration in the Jodrell Bank arboretum this half term. Make your own Autumn crown or…

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Home Educator Days

11 November 2019
A chance for home educated children to spend the day at the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, and celebrate the transit of Mercury! – On 11th November, we are taking bookings for some…

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Stargazing Night

15 November 2019 - 20 March 2020
7pm – 10pm Join us at Jodrell Bank for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate the skies and locate the stars in our inflatable Planetarium,…

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Getting to Know Your Camera: Photography Workshop

24 November 2019 - 12 January 2020
10am – 1pm Ever wanted to take your camera off the auto setting and see how you can be in more control of the images you make and be able to explore more creative options? In our introduction…

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Science Show: The science of a World Heritage Site

30 November - 1 December 2019
11am, 12am and 2pm Jodrell Bank became a World Heritage site in July 2019. In this show we will find out about some of the important moments in this site’s history which make it such…

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Tree Dressing Festival

10:00 - 16:00 1 December 2019
Its time to celebrate our love of trees! Visit Jodrell Bank for their Tree dressing day, an ancient tradition of community, heritage and culture. This event will allow you to get…

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Lovell Lecture: Professor Teresa Anderson

19:30 - 21:00 12 December 2019
Lovell Lecture Jodrell Bank Observatory: World Heritage Site Professor Teresa Anderson Thursday 12th December, 7:30pm Jodrell Bank is the UK’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join…

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Exhibition: Shared Sky

21 December 2019 - 5 January 2020
10am - 5pm (Please note that the Discovery Centre is closed for Christmas and New Year on 23rd – 26th December and 31st December – 1st January.) Visit Jodrell Bank this holiday and…

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Installation: Celestial Sound Cloud

21 December 2019 - 5 January 2020
10am-5pm Celestial Sound Cloud 21st December – 5th January (Please note that the Discovery Centre is closed for the New Year from 31st December – 1st January.) Visit Jodrell Bank…

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Shared Sky Arts and Crafts

21 December 2019 - 5 January 2020
11am-4pm Come along and create your own artwork inspired by the Shared Sky exhibition. Whether you enjoy creating pictures of stars or other celestial objects there will be the opportunity…

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Science show: The science of a world heritage site

25 - 26 January 2020
Show Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm Jodrell Bank became a World Heritage site in July 2019. In this show find out about some of the important moments in this site’s history which make it such an important place.

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Lovell Lecture: Dr Ian Heywood

19:30 6 February 2020
Lovell Lecture How a MeerKAT sees the Universe Dr. Ian Heywood Thursday 6th Feburary, 7:30pm MeerKAT is a new South African radio telescope situated in the arid Karoo region of the…

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February Half-Term: Space Crafts

15 - 23 February 2020
Join us for our arts and crafts activities centred around all things space! Whether you enjoy drawing or making, drop-in anytime between 11am-4pm and find something for all the family to enjoy.

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Science show: The science of a world heritage site

15 - 23 February 2020
Show Times: 11am, 12pm, 2.30pm Jodrell Bank became a World Heritage site in July 2019. In this show find out about some of the important moments in this site’s history which make it such an important place.

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February Half-Term: Meet the Expert

12:00 17 - 12:00 21 February 2020
Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident 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!

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Girls Night Out

19:00 - 22:00 8 March 2020
Our ever-popular Girls Night Out returns for International Women’s Day with a special celebration of the women of Jodrell Bank! Our speaker for this event will be Laura Wolz, a researcher…

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Science show: The science of a world heritage site

14 - 15 March 2020
Jodrell Bank became a World Heritage site in July 2019. In this show we will find out about some of the important moments in this site’s history which make it such an important place.

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