Families

Astro Night - Kids

22 November 2025 - 7 March 2026
SOLD OUT! - Let your young astronomer’s imagination run wild as they navigate the night sky in a fun-filled evening where they will learn all about the planets and constellations lighting…

Cosmic Threads Community Quilt

24 January - 27 March 2026
In honour of Jodrell Bank’s 80th anniversary, we have partnered with UK textile artist Anne Kelly to create an extraordinary community quilt. Featuring over 200 contributions from members…

Dome show: Capcom Go! The Apollo Story

14 January - 28 February 2026
Experience NASA's Apollo 11 mission like never before in this immersive Dome Show for all ages, taking you on an exciting journey to space and back. Weekdays at 14.30, weekends at 15.00 *Suitable for ages 8+

Dome show: One Step Beyond - a Journey to Mars

17 January - 28 February 2026
Experience the thrill of launch and the challenges of life in space in this new Space Dome Show, taking you on an immersive trip to Mars! Weekends at 13.00 *Suitable for 7+

Dome show: The Great Solar System Adventure

17 January - 28 February 2026
Explore the wonders and perils of the stars with The Great Schiaparelli in The Great Solar System Adventure! Weekends at 11.00 *Suitable for 5+

February half term at Jodrell Bank!

10:00 14 - 16:00 22 February 2026
Launch into February half term at Jodrell Bank! Enjoy our Artemis-themed science show, collect stamps in our new site trail, get hands-on with cosmic crafts, and journey to Mars in the Space Dome.

Educating Out Prejudice through LGBT+ History Month

17:00 - 18:00 18 February 2026
In this guest lecture, Sue will explore how we can use LGBT+ History Month - and other months dedicated to minoritised groups - to challenge stereotypes and celebrate the many achievements…

Educating Out Prejudice through LGBT+ History Month

17:00 - 18:00 18 February 2026
Guest lecture from Sue Sanders, co-founder of UK LGBT+ History Month In this guest lecture, Sue will explore how we can use LGBT+ History Month - and other months dedicated to minoritised…

Looking for Languages – Family-friendly trail at Manchester Museum

13:00 - 16:00 21 February 2026
Free, family-friendly language themed trail around Manchester Museum to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2026. The Linguistic Diversity Collective invites you to join us…

Michael Kahan Kapelye (the university klezmer ensemble)

13:00 - 14:00 23 March 2026
A wedding without a klezmer is worse than a funeral without tears’. As co-directed by MIE's Richard Fay, the fifteenth generation of the university’s resident klezmer ensemble returns…

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