Jodrell Bank

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…

New Lovell Lecture: How to Build a Sustainable Space Future

19 March 2026
Join Dr Ciara Mcgrath to discover how satellites shape our world and explore the sustainability challenges facing the space industry. Using augmented reality, glimpse our orbital future…

Sci-Fi film: The Martian

21 March 2026
Experience The Martian like never before in Jodrell's iconic Space Dome, as astronaut Mark Watney fights for survival on Mars - a truly unforgettable cinema experience! Saturday 21 March, 18.00

Tails and Telescopes

22 March 2026
Enjoy a little green space amidst outer space with a dog walk at Jodrell Bank! On Sunday 22 March, Jodrell Bank will be opening its doors to four-legged friends for a special dog-friendly…

Next Steps Astrophotography

25 March 2026
Returning in 2025, book a Jodrell Bank Astrophotography class and see the stars in a whole new way. Elevate your technique and transform your celestial photos into works of art with…

Easter holiday at Jodrell Bank

3 - 19 April 2026
This Easter holiday, fill your space passport with our popular Mission: Explore stamp-collector trail, Discover The Dish in our daily, outdoor talks, get hands-on with cosmic crafts…

New Lovell Lecture - Down to Earth Astronomy: A Tour of the Radio Universe

23 April 2026
Dr. Emma Chapman, (Royal Society Fellow), takes us on a cosmic journey through radio astronomy. Discover secrets of pulsars, galaxies, and black holes and why listening to the sky changes everything. 19.30 - 21.00

Theatre Performance: The War of the Worlds

19:30 - 21:30 8 May 2026
Step into the heart of one of the most iconic sci-fi stories ever written as H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is reimagined in a gripping solo performance by storyteller Gav Cross,…

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…

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