Families

February Half Term at Jodrell Bank

10:00 15 - 16:00 23 February 2025
Experience the wonders of science and space this February at Jodrell Bank. Our unique site combines scientific discovery with historical significance, offering an unforgettable day…

Sci-Fi Film Season

11 January - 23 February 2025
Warm up at Jodrell Bank and settle in for a month of sci-fi films in our Space Dome. Dive into a galaxy of wonder with our epic Sci-Fi film series! From mind-bending adventures like…

Afrocats x Whitworth

12:00 - 15:00 18 February 2025
Join us at the Whitworth for a vibrant celebration of colour, music, storytelling, and dance, led by culturally diverse artists from our partners at Afrocats. Enjoy free art activities,…

Afrocats x Whitworth

12:00 - 15:00 19 February 2025
Join us at the Whitworth for a vibrant celebration of colour, music, storytelling, and dance, led by culturally diverse artists from our partners at Afrocats. Enjoy free art activities,…

The power of language: Creating Manchester Memories

12:00 - 14:00 19 February 2025
Hear from researchers, poets and collaborators about how they came together in the aftermath of the pandemic to create a book capturing local communities' experiences of the covid-19…

Afrocats x Whitworth

12:00 - 15:00 20 February 2025
Join us at the Whitworth for a vibrant celebration of colour, music, storytelling, and dance, led by culturally diverse artists from our partners at Afrocats. Enjoy free art activities,…

International Mother Language Day 2025: Looking for languages trail

13:00 - 16:00 21 February 2025
The Linguistic Diversity Collective invites you to join us for some half-term fun to celebrate International Mother Language Day at Manchester Museum. Grab your activity sheet and follow…

Astro Night - Kids!

19:00 1 March 2025
The Lovell Telescope has been looking up and learning about the universe for almost 70 years, and this winter you can too, at Astro Night – Kids! A stellar evening of fun for families,…

Going Slow to Accelerate: Making Space for Everyone in Science

12:00 - 13:00 13 March 2025
Join the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) for our flagship International Women's Day event on 13th March 2025 from 12-1pm in the Simon Building. The event 'Going Slow…

The Quatuor Danel Evening concert at The Stoller Hall (Chetham’s School of Music)

19:30 - 21:00 28 March 2025
Dmitri Shostakovich Quartet No. 15 (50 years since Shostakovich’s death) Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet Opus 132 Shostakovich’s 15th and last Quartet, and Beethoven’s…

Easter at Jodrell Bank

5 - 21 April 2025
This Easter, join us for a science show, outdoor space crafts, and site trail, all included in your ticket. Plus, our special planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventure are back…

Turner-Inspired Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 9 April 2025
Step into the world of artist J.M.W Turner. Spend time outdoors and get creative with nature this Easter. Our much-loved Outdoor Art Club returns with activities aimed especially at…

80 years of Jodrell Bank: Get involved at home!

7 May - 31 August 2025
Celebrate Jodrell Bank's 80th Anniversary with our cosmic community art project inspired by the tradition of quilting. Participants can submit a 23 cm x 23 cm textile square inspired…

A Stitch in Space time

10:00 17 May - 17:00 29 June 2025
This summer, step into a tapestry of scientific discoveries and explore the cosmic threads that tie us together in this exciting new exhibition in collaboration with the Royal Astronomical…

Manchester University Music Society: Sing the Musicals Sing-a-long Relaxed Performance

13:10 - 14:00 6 June 2025
Calling all West End and Broadway wannabes to our FREE sing-a-long event. Sing your favourite songs from stage and screen, in a relaxed setting. UPDATE: Download our Event Programme…

Universally Manchester Festival - a community day for all!

11:00 - 16:30 14 June 2025
Our free Universally Manchester Festival returns with fun activities for all! Join us on campus, Oxford Rd, Manchester - Saturday 14 June, 11am - 4:30pm for a jam-packed day of inspiring…

Community as a Superpower: Refugee Week and Roma History Month celebrations

21 June 2025
Join us with Manchester Refugee Support Network and KaskoSan Roma Charity as we mark Refugee Week & Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month The Whitworth (a Gallery of Sanctuary),…

Little Belters and Absolute Belters’ Summer Concert 2025

14:00 - 16:00 6 July 2025
The Little Belters and Absolute Belters are excited to return to the stage for their highly anticipated end-of-year concert! Little Belters, our cool children’s choir for ages 4-11,…

Summer at Jodrell

19 July - 31 August 2025
This summer, get hands-on with rockets in our new ‘Rocket Lab’, be amazed by live demonstrations and science busking sessions, enjoy special ‘Ted’s Space Adventure’ screenings, and…

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibits on Tour

30 - 31 August 2025
After 2024’s success, Jodrell Bank welcomes back the Royal Society Summer Exhibition for even more science and hands-on activities. From clean energy innovations to projects that track…

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