Jodrell Bank
Overview
Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an award-winning national visitor attraction. Uncover the inspirational heritage of Jodrell Bank in the new First Light Pavilion. Inside this architecturally stunning building, you'll find a bold new exhibition telling the pioneering stories of the scientists and engineers that made history. Explore interactive displays, projections and artefacts as you journey from the early post-war days of Jodrell Bank, through the heights of the Space Race and the depths of the Cold War, to today's world-leading discoveries. Want to know more about the mind-blowing science? Discover more about this incredible place and learn all about radio astronomy. Listen to the sounds of a black hole, see live signals received by the mighty Lovell Telescope, play with the ever-popular whispering dishes, and journey round the night sky in a traditional planetarium show. Don't forget to take time to explore cafes, picnic areas, a playground, arboretum, and gift shop on the extensive, and fully accessible Jodrell Bank site. Other: Advanced booking encouraged Car Parking available, including accessible parking bays Wheelchair accessible Assistance Dogs welcome Hearing loops Accessible toilets Baby Changing Facilities Coach parties welcome (booking required) Timed Admission slots
Contact details
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Bomish Ln Macclesfield Cheshire North West SK11 9DL United Kingdom
https://www.jodrellbank.net/visit/plan-a-visit/accessibility/
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Access guidance
- The Gardens are accessible, however, some areas are not suitable for wheelchair users. There are two manual wheelchairs available to hire. These can be booked in advance of your visit. As well as the building, all exhibits are accessible and the Auditorium has disabled seating spaces.
- Our car park is fully accessible. There are disabled parking bays in the area of the car park nearest to the arrival building.
- There are accessible toilets on site.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Sighted assistants are recommended for your visit. Some of our exhibits are hands-on and some have voice-over interpretation.
- We have induction loops fitted to our reception, exhibition, auditorium, and classroom spaces. Some of our exhibitions have subtitles and others have translations.