Jodrell Bank

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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