Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics

Visitor Centre

Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre

The Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre welcomes you to the world famous Lovell Radio Telescope and Jodrell Bank Observatory, part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester. We have a range of attractions suitable for both adults and children, and we also run a series of events throughout the year.

Artist's impression of planned Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Artist's impression: University of Manchester
& Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios.
Latest news: Funding announced for new Jodrell Bank 'live science' visitor centre

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) have confirmed funding of 3.1 million pounds to kick-start the development of a new Science Discovery Centre at Jodrell Bank. The Centre aims to inspire budding young scientists and showcase cutting-edge research 'as it happens'. The announcement coincides with confirmation that the exciting redevelopment project has been granted planning permission by Cheshire East Council, meaning that work could start on site as soon as next month. See the NWDA press release for more information.
Lovell TelescopeLovell Telescope
Visit the world-famous Lovell Radio Telescope
Granada ArboretumGranada Arboretum
Walk around our 35 acre Arboretum
The Night SkyThe Night Sky
Find out what's visible in the sky this month
EventsEvents
Join us at one of our special events
3D theatre3D Theatre
Take a trip to Mars in our 3D theatre
The JodcastThe Jodcast
A twice monthly podcast from Jodrell Bank Observatory

We are grateful to the following organisations for their support:

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