Jodrell Bank for Groups

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Jodrell Bank offers group visits packages for just £12 per person*, with self-guided tours to uncover the stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage site and its groundbreaking discoveries.

Explore the stunning First Light Pavilion, featuring interactive displays, projections and artifacts as you journey through the post-war era and today’s innovative discoveries.

Enhance your visit with their NEW exclusive Heritage Talks that delve deeper into its fascinating history. Choose from ‘Jodrell Bank and Radio Telescopes,’ uncovering the Lovell Telescope’s iconic story, or ‘The Cold War and Space Race,’ revealing Jodrell’s pivotal role in the global tensions.

By booking in advance, groups can access a range of benefits including:

Discounted rates on admission

Free parking (including coach or minibus)

*There must be10+ visitors purchasing an admission.

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Opening Times

2025 (14 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

Directions

Road Directions

Visiting by car: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre can be found just off the A535 between Holmes Chapel and Alderley Edge, clearly signposted along the nearby roads with brown signs. We are approximately 6 miles from Junction 18 of the M6. Sat Nav users SK11 9DW

Public Transport Directions

By rail: From Goostrey. Turn right down Station Road to the church in Goostrey village. Turn right at church and follow country roads, do not turn off this road, even though you appear to be heading away from the telescope. The road goes over the railway bridge and the entrance is on the right hand side.Visiting by taxi.: Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Knutsford and Holmes Chapel are all within a 25 minute taxi ride

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silvertwister09
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Family
Fantastic can’t wait to return!
Thursday, 20th February 2025
Been 6 years since we last went.Brilliant even during busy half term!Managed well during peak times.Only thing that could have been set up or managed better was the crafts room as it was just too... Read full review
196hazela
Great Day Out but pack a lunch.
Tuesday, 11th March 2025
My husband and I went to Jodrell Bank this Sunday as part of his birthday weekend and had a great day out. We knew a bit about Jodrell's history but were amazed at how little we really knew of the... Read full review
Fiona H
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Amazing!
Thursday, 13th March 2025
Lots of free parking on site - always a bonus! We had annual passes for unlimited entrance. So great value for money. Special events, dome shows may cost extra. 2 cafes on site if you don't bring... Read full review