JODRELL BANK:
WHERE WISDOM MEETS WONDER
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the UK’s largest radio telescope.
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30).

What’s On?

October Half Term at Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank: The Accidental Observatory Heritage Lecture

Ted’s Space Adventure

Sci-Fi Film Season

Astro Season 2025/26

Festive fun at Jodrell Bank

Gemini and Mercury Remastered Exhibition



The biggest stories this side of the Milky Way…

How does the Lovell Telescope work?
The Lovell Telescope collects radio waves – a kind of light which is invisible to us. But how does it all work?

Professor Tim O’Brien Appointed JBCE Director
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.

Professor Teresa Anderson Embarks on New Chapter
As of Friday, 12 September 2025, Professor Teresa Anderson MBE will be stepping down as Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement and transitioning into a new advisory role.

Astronaut reserve John McFall visits Jodrell Bank
On Tuesday 15 July, Jodrell Bank was thrilled to welcome astronaut reserve John McFall for an inspiring day of school sessions, talks, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lovell Telescope…

Launching an out of this world summer at Jodrell
From show-stopping live music to fascinating talks and workshops, Jodrell Bank kicked off the summer with a sizzling Solstice weekend!

Women Shaping Science
This month, we marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the careers, inspirations, and contributions of just some of the incredible women working across Jodrell Bank and the SKA Observatories.