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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is a fantastic day out to visit the world-famous Lovell Radio telescope. Visitors can get closer to the telescope than ever before on the observational pathway, which stretches 180 degrees around the base.
During your visit you can take a trip to Mars in the 3D theatre, walk around the small exhibition and shop area or take a relaxing lunch in the café.
The arboretum is a tree lovers’ paradise as it offers over 2,500 species of trees and scrubs across 35 acres of land.
Normal opening hours are from 10.30am to 5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Winter opening hours apply from 2 November 2010 to 25 March 201 1inclusively. During the winter, the centre is closed on Mondays, open at 10.30am to 3pm on Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11am to 4pm on weekends.
We are also closed 20th-26th 26 December 2010 and on 1 January 2011.
Opening Times
Main season, 2010 20 Mar 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
Low Season, 2010 2 Nov 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
Events
Monday, 2nd August 2010 - Friday, 6th August 2010
Wednesday, 4th August 2010
Monday, 9th August 2010 - Friday, 13th August 2010
Monday, 16th August 2010 - Friday, 20th August 2010
Thursday, 19th August 2010
Saturday, 21st August 2010
Monday, 23rd August 2010 - Friday, 27th August 2010
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £2.00 |
| 4-16 yrs | £1.00 per ticket |
| Admission to 3D theatre | £1.00 per ticket |
Road Directions
From A535 follow Holmes Chapel A535 signs to Chelford. Jodrell Bank is signposted.
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.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Visit Chester & Cheshire Member
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Spanish printed material