Events
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Travel to the edge of the universe in astounding detail at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, coming to Jodrell Bank this October and free with admission.
30 Jan, 2025 – 27 Apr, 2025
Free
Telescope Talks
Uncover the secrets of our iconic big dish and witness fantastic live science demonstrations – guaranteed to make you go wow!
Talks take place at 3.30pm everyday, included in admission, and last approximately 30 minutes.
23 Feb, 2025 – 1 Dec, 2025
Lovell Lecture Series 2025
2025 Lovell Lecture series announced. We are proud to welcome a variety of leading scientists for our regular, evening Lovell Lectures series at Jodrell Bank. Livestream booking now available!
20 Mar, 2025 – 15 May, 2025
£8 – £14
Partial Solar Eclipse Breakfast
To celebrate the partial solar eclipse, we’ll be opening our doors early at 9.30am, offering breakfast and outdoor solar observing (weather permitting) at the First Light Pavilion!
29 Mar, 2025
Next Steps Astrophotography
Elevate your technique and transform your celestial photos into works of art with a follow-on astrophotography class.
This session is classroom-based.
2 Apr, 2025
£25 / £20
Easter Holiday at Jodrell
This Easter holiday, put a spring in your step with a mind-bending science show, outdoor space crafts and trail sheet, Ted’s Space Adventure, and more!
5 Apr, 2025 – 21 Apr, 2025
Ted’s Space Adventure
The perfect introduction to wonderous new worlds for your little ones, book now for a charming new Dome Show which puts the stars at your fingertips!
9 Apr, 2025
16 Apr, 2025
Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons – Planetary Defence: Preventing Asteroid Impacts
LIVESTREAM TICKETS NOW AVAILBLE – Join Professor Alan Fitzsimmons, leading expert in planetary defence, for an exclusive Lovell Lecture on how we can protect our Earth from asteroid impacts.
10 Apr, 2025
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Space Dome Experience
Journey Beyond Reality: Celebrate Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ with an immersive Space Dome show at Jodrell Bank.
26 Apr, 2025 – 13 Jul, 2025
Dr Sarah Crowther – The Ingredients for Life: OSIRIS-REx Mission Update
LIVESTREAM TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE – What can the Asteroid Bennu reveal about the early days of the Solar System? Join Dr Sarah Crowther for insights into the first published results from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission – one of the most exciting space explorations of our time.
15 May, 2025