Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
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"See the famous telescope up close and learn about its technology."
Overview
Enjoy a family day out at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, for a day filled with amazement, adventure and astronomy. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn all about the Lovell Telescope, the world's first radio astronomy telescope and 3rd largest in the UK. With indoor and outdoor spaces, there's plenty to do whatever the weather. Visitors can spend time exploring the First Light Pavilion, which houses the interactive exhibition, "The Story of Jodrell Bank", as well as a planetarium-style Space Dome, showing free and premium Dome Shows all day. There are also two cafes on site and plenty of picnic areas within the 35 acres of trees in the arboretum. Photo credit - Dr Anthony Holloway.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Green Award Silver
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Lovell Telescope - See the famous telescope up close and learn about its technology.
Whispering Dishes - Try out the whispering dishes for yourself.
First Light Pavilion - Experience the splendid shows in the newest pavilion.
Location
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, Bomish Lane, MACCLESFIELD, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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