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Jodrell Bank

Type:Observatory / Planetarium

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
Bomish Lane
Lower Withington
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9DL

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Ticket Prices

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£12.00
CarersFree
Child (Aged 4-18)£8.00
Child under 4Free
Concession (Over 65s and students)£10.00
Family of 3£28.00
Family of 4£36.00
Family of 5£44.00

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
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  • Very Good
    472
  • Average
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Recent Reviews:

  • 53cpm
    North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Not for children
    2 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 16th March 2023
    Advertised as a family day but not a lot there, the telescope is quite an abstract device that younger children don’t comprehend. The films were all at revised times to fit in with school parties... Read full review
  • AdrianStores
    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    So much space so little creativity
    3 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 19th March 2023
    So much fantastic science on our doorstep. Trip today to appreciate @jodrellbank 🔭📡 Pleased to reminisce as not been since youth. Just felt missing more inventive 'edutainment' as built into more... Read full review
  • gregrB4759WF
    Ipswich, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    Great Day Out
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 26th March 2023
    Being keen on astronomy and astrophysics from an early age, this was somewhere I'd always wanted to visit. It didn't disappoint despite the changeable weather. Some of the exhibits could be improved... Read full review

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Cater for vegetarians
  • On-Site café/restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Imported Facilities

  • Disabled Access - BASIC (*)
  • Open All Year

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Booking essential

Provider Facilities

  • Accept coach parties
  • Toilets

Dates and Opening Times

Jodrell Bank opening times (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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