Science centres · North West England
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
In or near Holmes Chapel.
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goostrey · 2.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the UK's largest radio telescope. Visitors can explore indoor exhibitions, outdoor exhibits, and participate in various hands-on activities related to space and science.
Place summary
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is located in the West Midlands, postcode SK11. It is known for its significant contributions to radio astronomy, featuring the iconic Lovell Telescope, which is a Grade I listed structure. The centre offers educational exhibits related to space and science.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2361, -2.3066
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Goostrey
- Postcode
- SK11 9DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Phone
- 01477 571766
- Nearest railway station
- Goostrey — 2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30)
- Official site
- www.jodrellbank.net
Sources
- osm: node/5284190141 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre?
- Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 9DL), in the parish of Goostrey.
- What is Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre?
- Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Goostrey, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 9DL.
- How do I get to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Goostrey, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 9DL.