Come with the Public Affairs team on Friday 12th June 2026 to visit the UNESCO World Heritage observatory at Jodrell Bank, Bomish Lane, Lower Withington, Cheshire SK11 9DL.   The Lovell telescope has stood out on the Cheshire horizon since the 1960s as a beacon to engineering, astrophysics and curiosity.

We will meet at 11am and visit the First Light Pavillion where the story of the creation of Jodrell Bank is brought to life. We will then see an immersive show ‘We are Stars’ in the Space Dome, followed by soup and a roll for lunch.  After lunch visitors are free to visit the rest of the site which includes the Space Pavillion hosting a science exhibition.  There are free shows and talks available throughout the day.

The cost is £26 per member.  To view and download the flyer/application form please click here.  The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th May 2026.