Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Lower Withington

Attraction in Lower Withington

Opening Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30).

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The experience

About this day out

Jodrell Bank is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the UK's largest radio telescope, the Lovell Telescope. Located on Bomish Lane near Macclesfield, Cheshire, it offers interactive exhibitions, a Space Dome planetarium, science shows, talks, and outdoor spaces to explore.

When to go

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Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30).

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Facilities & accessibility

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Space Dome with 140-seat raked auditoriumFirst Light exhibitioninteractive Space exhibitionWolfson auditorium (200 seats)two cafés with indoor and outdoor seatinggift shoptoilets including accessible and baby-changing facilitieswheelchair hirefirst aid roombike shedoutdoor spaces for walking and picnics

Accessibility: All buildings have level access with automatic doors; wheelchairs available to hire; assistance dogs welcome; carers and personal assistants admitted free; Relaxed Openings on the 1st Sunday of every month (10.00–11.00) with limited visitor numbers and reduced stimulus; 20 designated accessible parking spaces; induction loop system in the Wolfson auditorium; subtitled videos and wheelchair-accessible display heights throughout.
Parking: Free car park with around 320 car spaces and 4 coach spaces, including 20 designated accessible parking spaces on tarmac nearest the Planet Pavilion; bike shed available.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.

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