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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…

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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…

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Design your Martian spacesuit patch

28 - 29 May 2025
Stitch your own spacesuit patch in this hands-on workshop with textile artist Anurita Chandola. For children of all ages, in this session use your imagination and develop your sewing…

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May Halt term at Jodrell Bank

10:00 24 May - 16:00 1 June 2025
Fancy a trip to outer space this May holiday? Blast off to family fun at Jodrell Bank. home to the UK's largest radio telescope! Join our friendly team in the orrery for a chance to…

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Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Space Dome experience

26 April - 13 July 2025
SOLD OUT! After a sell-out dates in 2024, we are thrilled to announce that Jodrell Bank's popular 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Space Dome experience is returning April - July. Fusing…

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Embroidery workshop: Create a constellation

7 - 8 June 2025
Join Royal Astronomical Society artist Annie Hogan and stitch your way through the stars with this free embroidery workshop. Visitors will create their own mini constellations to take…

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Jazzie B in conversation with David Olusoga

18:30 - 22:00 20 June 2025
SOLD OUT! - Ready for an unmissable evening of culture, conversation, and music? This June at Jodrell, renowned historian and broadcaster David Olusoga will sit down with the legendary…

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Quilting workshop: Cosmic Threads - Jodrell Bank @80

21 - 22 June 2025
SOLD OUT: Celebrate Jodrell Bank's 80th Anniversary by joining a community textile project inspired by the tradition of quilting. Led by Anne Kelly, explore 80 years of radio astronomy…

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The Longest Light

21 June 2025
Soak up the sunshine this Summer Solstice with Jodrell Banks action-packed line-up celebrating our closest star! From fun family activities and carnival revelry in the day, to thought-provoking…

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In conversation with ESA astronaut John McFall

19:30 - 21:00 15 July 2025
Join us for a special edition Lovell Lecture as we welcome European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut John McFall in conversation with the Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement,…

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