Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre & Arboretum

Contact Details

Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9DL

Tel: 01477 571339

With over 2,500 species of trees and shrubs, this arboretum, next to the world famous Lovell Radio Telescope is a tree lovers’ paradise.

Enjoy the spectacular colours in spring and autumn or better still, plan your visit around the ‘Garden Planet’ programme running from June. Centred on World Environment Day, visitors can get involved in a variety of ecological initiatives including the Skies Eye View.

Normal opening hours are from 10.30am to 5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.

Winter opening hours apply from 2 November 2009 through to 19 March 2010 inclusively. During the winter, the Visitor Centre is closed on Mondays, open 10.30am to 3pm on Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11am to 4pm on weekends.

We are closed between 1 and 5 March 2010 inclusively. We are also closed between the 20 and 26 December 2010, and on the 1 January 2011.

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Child	£1.00 per ticket
Adult	£2.00 per ticket
3D Theatre	£1.00 per ticket
Under 4	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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.

Road Directions

From A535 follow Holmes Chapel A535 signs to Chelford. Jodrell Bank is signposted.

Awards

Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2009
Regional and Miscellaneous A Garden of Distinction 2010

Opening Times

Open New Year

20/03/2010 to 31/10/2010

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
BankHoliday 10:30 - 17:00

02/11/2010 to 31/12/2010

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
BankHoliday 11:00 - 15:00

Facilities

Provider Features

In countryside
Visit Chester & Cheshire Member

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

On site parking

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

Toilets

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

German printed material

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