Tourist Information Centre
Visit Congleton's award-winning Tourist Information Centre where friendly, helpful staff are always at hand to make sure your trip to South East Cheshire runs smoothly from start to finish.
Discover South East Cheshire
From Roman Middlewich to Saxon Sandbach, South East Cheshire is steeped in history, enabling you to experience true culture and finely preserved heritage, explore our bustling market towns and quaint rural villages.
Astro Kids Day
Astro Kids Day
Thursday 19th August, 10.30am to 4pm
An open day for the whole family, including planetarium shows in our amazing digital inflatable planetarium (11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm), telescopes (weather permitting), Ask an Astronomer/Engineer, cut, stick and colour activities with a planisphere to take home and story-telling for the under 5s. Tickets for the whole day must be booked in advance. Ticket price also includes admission and a 3D theatre show. Refreshments are available from our cafe, as well as plenty of outdoor picnic space.
Ticket price: £7 per adult, £5 per child, under-5s go free, or purchase a family ticket for two adults and two children at £20. Admission to planetarium shows by ticket only.
Dates
Astro Day 19 Aug 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:30 - 16:00 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | £20.00 family |
| Adult | £7.00 adult |
| Child | £5.00 child |
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.