The University of Manchester is currently engaged in a redevelopment programme of the visitor facilities at Jodrell Bank. Our smaller Visitor Centre is open to the public. Explore the seasons in our 35 acre Arboretum, with National Collections of Malus and Sorbus trees we have vibrant colour all the year round. Visitors can explore how trees help to sustain the Earth?s environment in our Environmental Discovery Centre. The Observational Pathway takes visitors on a 180 degree walk around the base of the telescope. Within our small Visitor Centre we have a 3D Theatre, small exhibition area, a shop and space caf?. We are open from Mid March to the end of October everyday 10.30 to 5.30 and from November to mid March, Tuesday to Friday 10.30 to 3.00 and weekends 11 to 4.00. Admission is ?3.00 per car. Entrance to the 3D Theatre is ?1.00 per person. We are situated just off the A535 between Holmes Chapel and Alderley Edge and approximately 6 miles from junction 18 of the M6.

Also tagged as: Heritage attractions, Conference facilities

Contact details

Address: , Lower Withington, Macclesfield, SK11 9DL
Telephone: (01477) 571 339
Fax: (01477) 571 695
Email: visitorcentre@jb.man.ac.uk
Website: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/jodrellbank