Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Contact Details

Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9DL

Tel: 01477 571339

Fax: 01477 571695

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.

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£2.00 per ticket
4-16 yrs	£1.00 per ticket
Admission to 3D theatre	£1.00 per ticket

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.

Grading Details

VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2010
Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Opening Times

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

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

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