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Jodrell Bank
Macclesfield, Cheshire
UNESCO World Heritage observatory home to the giant Lovell Telescope, with the First Light Pavilion, Space Dome shows, exhibitions and gardens.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Book a Space Dome show slot on arrival; the cafe overlooks the Lovell Telescope.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Typically daily 10am-5pm (check winter days)
- How long to allow
- 3-4 hours
- Best time to go
- Clear days to see the telescope moving; Astro Nights for evening viewing
- Accessibility
- Step-free site and pavilion; accessible toilets
Getting there
- Address
- Bomish Lane, Lower Withington, Macclesfield, SK11 9DW
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
- Nearest station
- Goostrey (approx 2 miles) - taxi recommended
- Other ways
- Limited bus services; car is easiest
Places to stay near Jodrell Bank
More to do nearby
Historic house & gardensTatton ParkKnutsford, Cheshire · 11 km awayAdults from £9
Industrial heritageQuarry BankStyal, Cheshire · 12 km awayAdults from £20.25
Historic house & gardensLittle Moreton HallCongleton, Cheshire · 13 km awayAdults from £14
Historic house & gardensDunham MasseyAltrincham, Greater Manchester · 17 km awayAdults £20 Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
