What's On at Jodrell Bank

Here are the details of forthcoming events at Jodrell Bank over the summer holidays...

New Lovell lecture: In Conversation with ESA Astronaut John McFall

• 15 July, 19.30
• From £12
• Join us for a new Lovell Lecture with ESA astronaut John McFall in conversation with Teresa Anderson, Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement. They will discuss the future of space fight and the importance of inclusivity in the next era of discovery.
• Find out more: https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/in-conversation-with-esa-astronaut-john-mcfall/

Summer holidays at Jodrell Bank

• 19 July – 31 August
• This summer, get hands-on with rockets in our new ‘Rocket Lab’, be amazed by live demonstrations and science busking sessions, enjoy special ‘Ted’s Space Adventure’ screenings, and explore the outdoors with a brand-new site trail!
• Book your summer visit at:

http://www.jodrellbank.net

Dome show: TED’s Space Adventure

• On selected days during the summer holiday
• Tickets £5. U4 free
• Join Ted and Plant as they explore the Solar System in a family-friendly Dome Show packed with music, rhymes, and interactive fun. Perfect for children aged 3-7.
• Find out more about the show:

https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/teds-space-adventure/

Royal Society Summer Exhibits on Tour

• 30 & 31 August
• Free with general admission tickets
• After 2024’s success, Jodrell Bank welcomes back the Royal Society Summer Exhibition for even more science and hands-on activities. From clean energy innovations to projects that track changes in native plant life, there’s so much to discover!

More information coming soon:

https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/royal-society-summer-science-exhibition/

Celebrating 80 Years of Jodrell Bank

• Submission deadline: 31 August
• Celebrate Jodrell Bank’s 80^th anniversary and contribute to our community art project. We’re inviting participants to submit a 23 cm x 23 cm textile square inspired by the cosmos to join our special commemorative quilt for permanent display.

More details and inspiration here:

https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/80-years-of-jodrell-bank-get-involved/

Dome Show: The Great Solar System Adventure

• Weekends (daily in school holidays), 11.00 & 15.00
• Tickets £5
• Journey to the stars in this special Space Dome show, where you can learn about the wonders of our Solar System in an immersive planetarium adventure!

Relaxed Mornings

• 1^st Sunday of each month: 6 July & 3 August, 10.00 – 11.00
• Our Relaxed Mornings are a calmer start to the morning for anyone who might appreciate it, featuring reduced noise and light levels, a relaxed screening of ‘The Story of Jodrell Bank’, and designated Quiet Space.

About Jodrell Bank

Founded in 1945, Jodrell Bank’s inspirational story includes revolutionary scientific discoveries, amazing feats of engineering, the dawn of the Space Age, and the creation of the Grade I listed Lovell Telescope, an icon for British science and engineering. The site is proudly owned by The University of Manchester and is part of The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, a world-leading science research institute. Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is a multi award-winning centre for excellence in public participation and engagement with science, culture, and heritage.

Jodrell Bank was inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage Site list in 2019 in recognition of its internationally significance science, heritage and cultural impact.

www.jodrellbank.net