Jodrell Bank

05/09/2026

📡Inside the Observatory: Discovering the Universe from Jodrell Bank!

For almost 70 years, the iconic Lovell Telescope has been uncovering some of the Universe's most extraordinary secrets. In this special Lovell Lecture, Professor Simon Garrington, David Williams-Baldwin and Pheobe Ryder take us behind the scenes, exploring how the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN network are used to study black holes, stars and the origins of it all. 💫

Join us for a rare chance to go beyond the iconic dish and discover the science, people and technology that make Jodrell Bank one of the world's great observatories. Book now: https://ow.ly/12Lk50ZJinu

🗓️ Thursday 1 October, 19.30–21.00
🍴 Dining options available.

03/09/2026

✨Journey to the Dark Side of the UNE!

Join UNE inside our spectacular Space Dome for a unique evening of live music and conversation. The duo, made up of Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley, will perform their brand-new album "Dark Side of the UNE" in full, set against stunning full-dome visuals that transform the Dome into an immersive journey through the Milky Way and beyond!

The night also includes an informal in-conversation session with Mark Radcliffe and Professor Tim O'Brien, exploring the stories behind the album and the science that inspired it.

📅10 September, 19.00 - 22.00
🎟️Tickets £27. Book now https://ow.ly/OkzF50ZILMT

02/09/2026

🐾Tails and Telescopes returns this September!

Bring your four-legged companion along to explore Jodrell on one of our dog-friendly day taking in the green spaces and out-of-this-world view together.

Dogs are welcome across the arboretum, telescope and exhibition pathways, and the outdoor café seating.

📅 Sunday 6 September
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/x8Mp50ZFxkL

30/08/2026

Roll the dice and join Dungeons & Flagons Events at Jodrell Bank for a fun filled afternoon of board gaming! 🎲

With a whole range of games to choose from and friendly hosts on hand, whether you're a seasoned strategist or just fancy trying something new, there's something for every kind of player.

📅4 October, 14.00 - 18.00
🎟️£5 add-on to general admission
🔗Book now https://ow.ly/qHoC50ZFx8o

22/08/2026

🧀🌙 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out is coming to Jodrell Bank!

Step into a world of wonder beneath the stars in our immersive Space Dome for a truly unforgettable family day out. In partnership with Carrot Productions, enjoy special screening of Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out with the iconic soundtrack performed live by professional musicians.

Get creative with our Moon-themed workshops and make your own plasticine moon, then meet the musicians and have your photo taken with Wallace & Gromit!

🎟️Book now: https://www.jodrellbank.net/events/grand-day-out/

19/08/2026

New dates released for Pink Floyd! 🌈

Due to popular demand, we've added additional dates throughout October, November and December for our sell-out Space Dome experience. Fusing captivating visuals with surround sound, this is an album listening party like no other - book your tickets now https://ow.ly/iO6e50ZArw4! 🔗

14/08/2026

While skywatchers across the UK were enjoying Wednesday’s spectacular partial solar eclipse, scientists at Jodrell Bank Observatory were busy catching it on a completely different wavelength! 🌙☀️

Using the Observatory's 7-metre telescope, JBCE Director Tim O’Brien watched the Moon block out the Sun's radio waves. This approach is especially useful in poorer weather, as radio waves pass right through any clouds.

As the eclipse got underway, the Sun’s radio brightness took a noticeable dip, hitting its lowest point at the peak of the eclipse at 7:10 pm. Then around 7:30 pm, the Sun ducked behind the giant Lovell Telescope making the graph go a bit wild! 📡

The 7-metre dish is one of several telescopes at the Observatory, mainly used for training University of Manchester students to study emission from hydrogen gas in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies.

📸Image 1: The 7m telescope at Jodrell Bank observing the eclipse, Lovell Telescope in the background, credit Anthony Holloway.
📸Image 2: Plot of the Sun’s radio brightness during the eclipse, credit Tim O’Brien.

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

What an incredible evening we had at Jodrell Bank! ✨

Yesterday, hundreds of visitors gathered beneath the iconic Lovell Telescope to witness the breathtaking partial solar eclipse, as the Moon covered the majority of the Sun.🌘

📸: Photos from one of our talented Explainers, Martin!

10/08/2026

🌙Get ready for the partial solar eclipse at Jodrell Bank!

On Wednesday 12 August, the Moon will cover the majority of the Sun during a partial solar eclipse, with 88 to 95% coverage between 18:15 and 20:04 (precise times and coverage vary with location).

To celebrate, we'll be open until 20:00, with guided solar observing sessions (weather permitting), an immersive Space Dome film celebrating the Sun, and cyanotype crafting.

*Remember, never observe the Sun directly with the naked eye or any optical device that doesn't have a special solar filter. ☀️

🎫Included in general admission and pre-booking is strongly advised. Book now: https://ow.ly/QPVo50Zy1Mj.