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Jodrell Bank

Overview

Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction. Uncover the inspirational heritage of Jodrell Bank in the new First Light Pavilion. Inside this architecturally stunning building, you'll find a bold new exhibition telling the pioneering stories of the scientists and engineers that made history. Explore interactive displays, projections and artefacts as you journey from the early post-war days of Jodrell Bank, through the heights of the Space Race and the depths of the Cold War, to today's world-leading discoveries. Want to know more about the mind-blowing science? Discover more about this incredible place and learn all about radio astronomy. Listen to the sounds of a black hole, see live signals received by the mighty Lovell Telescope, play with the ever-popular whispering dishes, and journey round the night sky in a traditional planetarium show. Don't forget to take time to explore cafes, picnic areas, a playground, arboretum, and gift shop on the extensive, and fully accessible Jodrell Bank site. Other: Advanced booking encouraged Car Parking available, including accessible parking bays Wheelchair accessible Assistance Dogs welcome Hearing loops Accessible toilets Baby Changing Facilities Coach parties welcome (booking required) Timed Admission slots

Contact details

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Bomish Ln Macclesfield Cheshire North West SK11 9DL United Kingdom

https://www.jodrellbank.net/visit/plan-a-visit/accessibility/

01477 571766

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