Take a summer holiday to outer space at Jodrell Bank!
Ready to blast off your summer? Based in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement – home of the UK’s largest radio telescope and UNESCO World Heritage Site – is an unforgettable day out for astronauts of all ages.
From interactive exhibitions to mind-blowing live science, get ready to journey through the Solar System – no spaceship required! Prepare to engage the next generation of rocket scientists in the brand new ‘Rocket Lab’, where little space explorers can get hands-on with stomp and air powered rockets and be wowed by the ‘whoosh bottle’ demonstration.
For those looking to make the most of Jodrell Bank’s scenic grounds, the site trail invites you on a mission across space and time to locate cosmic entities, from black holes and comets to planets and astronauts!
Plus, get stuck in at Jodrell’s space craft station, have your burning questions about the universe answered by the friendly team of science buskers, and let little imaginations (and energy!) run wild on the playground.
Ever wondered what Jodrell Bank’s telescopes are up to? Join in for Meet The Telescope, your exclusive chance to get up close with the iconic Lovell Telescope! This Grade I listed giant is a beacon on the Cheshire skyline, and in these bitesize outdoor sessions, you’ll uncover its secrets through fun facts for the whole family! If you’re hungry for more, don’t miss the daily Telescope Talks, where you can dive even deeper and bring the science to life in an engaging sit-down show.
For those who dream of touching the stars, the planetarium-style Space Dome provides immersive films such as Ted’s Space Adventure, an introduction to wonderous worlds perfect for preschoolers and packed with music and rhyme.
Families can also enjoy picturesque picnic spots, refuel at the two locally-sourced cafes, and explore Jodrell’s award-winning shop bursting with souvenirs and spacesuits…
Best of all – every ticket is now an annual pass, meaning you can return as many times as you like for 12 months at no extra cost. Remember to book online to save an extra 10% on admission.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth, Jodrell Bank is a place where awe and adventure collide – so chart your course and make sure to visit this summer!
What a fantastic experience for all youngsters, wish it had been around when I was a child!
Love Jodrell Bank & National Space Centre, Leicester
Wow, a really interesting idea for a visit with the kids. So much science and history
Definitely on my places to visit with the family they’d love it
I haven’t been to Jodrell Bank for years but we can see it in the distance from a nearby hill, will have to revisit
what an amazing place – next time we’re around the area well try for ourselves
This sounds amazing!
now my grandchildren would love this as they are space mad and have space themed bedrooms
Amazing place to visit with a space mad child!
I visited here as a child with school and it stuck with me. Such an amazing place for children!
Amazing, Leicester Space Centre is a cool place like this.
I would love to visit this place. It looks amazing.
How wonderful! I love that science and astronomy are made accessible for children in this way.
Kids are never too young to appreciate the vastness of the universe