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Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire

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Details

Accessibility

https://www.jodrellbank.net/visit/plan-a-visit/accessibility/

Brief description

July 2026: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y6r9rdxygo

"The Jodrell Bank Observatory, which has housed the UK's largest telescope for nearly 70 years, has lost its funding and could now close, the BBC understands."

Address

Lovell Telescope

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield SK11 9DL

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.jodrellbank.net/

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Parking lot

Parking lot, Macclesfield SK11 9DH

+ Lovell Tree Collection

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre The University of Manchester Macclesfield Cheshire, Macclesfield SK11 9DL

+ First Light Pavilion

Bomish Lane, Macclesfield SK11 9DH

+ Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

Bomish Lane, Cheshire, Macclesfield SK11 9DW,

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