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Garden Week

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Dates:19 August 2013 - 23 August 2013
Times:10:00 - 17:00
What is it:Family event
Organiser:Jodrell Bank
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Galaxy Garden Tours Come and explore our beautiful Galaxy Garden with 30 minute guided tours led by our Head Gardener, Becky Burns. Take a horticultural journey through time exploring the links we’ve made between our plants and the planets!

We will be guiding you through the 7 gardens that represent a journey through time right from the Big Bang, through the Birth and Death of Stars to the birth of our planets and current Solar System.

Tour Information: Times: 11am & 2.30pm every day Tours last 30 minutes Suitable for all ages Fully Accessible

Science Demonstrations Come and find out the science behind our Galaxy Garden in our interactive outdoor science show. Find out how our universe was born, how it evolves and how some of the objects we see in the night sky such as planets and stars are formed. There will be demonstrations and a chance to take part!

Demonstration Information: Times: 12pm & 3.30pm every day Demonstrations last 30 minutes Suitable for 5 years +

Wildlife Walks Join Phil, our Senior Gardener, on an informal walk through the Gardens and Arboretum discovering the wildlife and wild flowers that have made their home here at Jodrell.

There are almost 35 acres of grounds to explore so come and have a taste of what’s on offer and you’ll be amazed by the diversity within the area!!

Walk information: Times: 1.30pm every day Walk lasts 30 - 45 minutes Suitable for all ages The tour can be tailored to suit the mobility needs of the group on the day.

Monday 19th – Friday 23rd Aug

Activities are free. Normal admission applies

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Jodrell Bank
Bomish Lane
Lower Withington
Cheshire SK11 9DL

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Jodrell Bank DIscovery Centre

01477 571 766

jodrell.visitor.centre@manchester.ac.uk

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