Families

Dome Show - One Step Beyond: A Journey to Mars

16 May - 13 September 2026
From rocket launch to life aboard a spacecraft, explore NASA’s cutting-edge Artemis programme and the search for life beyond Earth as humanity prepares for its next big journey – Mars!…

Dome Show: Ted's Space Adventure

16 May - 13 September 2026
Join Ted and Plant for a sing-along adventure across the Solar System. Packed with music and rhyme, this show is a perfect introduction to the planets for little astronauts aged 2-5. - Weekends at 10.15

New Dome Show - Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

16 May - 13 September 2026
Journey to the heart of a black hole in this latest Space Dome Show, combining state-of-the art observations and innovative simulations to turn complex astrophysics into an awe-inspiring…

New Dome Show: Niyah and The Multiverse

16 May - 13 September 2026
If there are countless other universes out there, where does Niyah fit in? Embark on an immersive Space Dome adventure as Niyah comes face-to-face with her grown-up self, an astrophysicist…

New Exhibition - Curious Universe: Cosmic Titans

1 May - 20 September 2026
Part of our new, Curious Universe series, Cosmic Titans is a touring exhibition where art and science combine to untap our imagination and explore the quantum universe!

Theatre Performance: SELENE

19:30 - 21:30 27 June 2026
Discover the Goddess of the Moon in this captivating retelling from award-winning storytellers Wright & Grainger, as Selene explores growing up, embracing light and dark, and navigating…

Dog friendly day: Tails and Telescopes

28 June - 6 September 2026
Enjoy a little green space amidst outer space with a dog walk at Jodrell Bank! Bring your four-legged friend for a scenic stroll through the beautiful countryside grounds in these special…

Theatre performance: Life Out There - Ransack Theatre

11 July 2026
When something goes wrong in the silence of space, a misfit crew of astronauts must decide how to survive and what future is worth chasing across the galaxy… A thrilling adventure in the Space Dome from Ransack Theatre.

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