Jodrell Bank

23/06/2026

Quantum physics doesn't have to be intimidating.

Join Dr Sam Patrick as he breaks down the basics in a beginner-friendly series created for the Cosmic Titans exhibition and now on our YouTube channel.

So, if you’re curious about black holes, dark matter, or what happened to all the antimatter in the universe, these bitesize videos are for you!

🎥 Watch now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_aifv9-CcSLRl0AriRzsBY7Jfj87viKO&si=Cy2DoITPjJbQl4VO

You can explore Cosmic Titans (from ARTlab Nottingham) at Jodrell until 20 September.

22/06/2026

Have you visited Cosmic Titans yet? 💫

On tour in the North for the very first time, Cosmic Titans offers a chance to explore some of the biggest questions about our universe – how did it all begin? How do black holes work? Is the multiverse the stuff of science fiction? – through spectacular artwork and hand-on experiences.

🎟️ Free with general admission: https://ow.ly/ezzl50Zf5bx
⚛️ From ARTlab Nottingham, and part of our Curious Universe series.
📸 Andrew Brooks

21/06/2026

Ever fancied going behind-the-scenes at Jodrell Bank?

Our exclusive Origin Tours offer a peek behind the curtain at the inspiring stories and pioneering moments that made Jodrell the world-leading site it is today!

Embark on an expert-led, outdoor walk through the history of our UNESCO World Heritage Site and into areas of our grounds not usually accessible to the public.

☂️ Please bring sturdy shoes and dress for the weather conditions.
🗓️ Selected dates throughout August and September. Limited tickets available: https://ow.ly/UsSE50ZeCFy
📸 A black and white photo of the Searchlight Aerial, with three men standing beneath it.

Led by our expert guides, this exclusive, outdoor walking tour provides an behind-the-scenes look at the origins of Jodrell Bank.

19/06/2026

🐶 ‘Tails and Telescopes’ is back!

Explore the solar system with your furry friend in our special dog-friendly days at Jodrell, where you can walk through beautiful green spaces with an out-of-this-world view.

Roving Rovers are able to enjoy our arboretum, telescope and exhibition pathways, and outdoor café seating areas.

🗓️ Sundays 28 June and 6 September
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/QR9G50ZeCqG

18/06/2026

Summer holidays are just around the corner, and we have a whole universe of fun in store! ☀️

Step into the weird and wonderful world of quantum with shadow theatre and bubble art activities, climb the constellations in our new playground trail, and journey through the stars in two new Space Dome Shows.

See what’s on and book online to save 10%: https://ow.ly/z2XU50ZeiAa

16/06/2026

Ever wondered what the Lovell Telescope is up to? 💭

It was a pleasure to welcome YouTuber Tom Scott for a behind-the-scenes chat with our brilliant scientists, engineers, and SKA Observatory colleagues, sharing the science and history that makes Jodrell Bank so special.

Watch the full episode on his channel: https://ow.ly/3O2R50ZckwW

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15/06/2026

🎭 A long-shot space mission. A crew of misfits who were never meant to be astronauts. When something goes wrong in the silence of space, they must decide what future is worth chasing across the galaxy.

For one night only, Ransack Theatre’s play, Life Out There, is reimagined at Jodrell Bank and performed inside the Space Dome beneath immersive star projections.

Don’t miss this sharp, funny sci-fi drama, followed by a Q&A session exploring the play and the current research around extraterrestrial intelligence.

🗓️ 16 July, 19.30
🎟️ https://ow.ly/oQlX50ZbPN3

13/06/2026

🧪 How to build a black hole (and blow it up)!

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, regions of space where gravity is so powerful that not even light can escape.

In our next Lovell Lecture, Professor Silke Weinfurtner will share how laboratory black holes make it possible to study Hawking radiation, superradiance, and the conditions for a black hole bomb. After this talk, you may never look at your bathtub quite the same way again...

🗓️ 23 July 2026. Dining options available.
🎟️ https://ow.ly/3lJV50ZaZQz

11/06/2026

🔭 Catch Jodrell Bank later this evening on Kevin McCloud’s Listed Britain, where he uncovers the fascinating heritage of the Grade I listed Lovell Telescope!

🗓️ Watch at 9.00pm on More4

10/06/2026

How would scientists verify and responsibly announce a potential detection of extraterrestrial intelligence? 🛸

Professor Michael Garrett, the Sir Bernard Lovell Chair of Astrophysics, chaired a global effort to update the long-standing “post-detection protocols” used by researchers involved in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

The revised Declaration of Principles marks the first major update to the protocols in more than 15 years and, acknowledging that any credible detection of extraterrestrial technology would be a transformative event for humanity, establishes a rigorous framework for verification, transparency, and global risk communication.

Learn more: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/beyond-disclosure-day-the-real-world-protocols/

A University of Manchester astronomer has led a major international overhaul of the rules that would govern how scientists announce evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence to the world.Professor Michael Garrett, the Sir Bernard Lovell Chair of Astrophysics, chaired a global effort to update the lo...