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About Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is an observatory, located just a short drive from Manchester city centre, offering a unique and eye-catching venue to host your upcoming event. This very site has been recognised as a site of Outstanding Universal Value and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, so could you think of a more terrific venue to host your upcoming event? Perfectly suited for grand affairs, corporate gatherings and exquisite product launches, Jodrell Bank is ready and waiting to host your upcoming event.

For conferences and corporate bookings, you can have the wow factor and surprise your guests at a phenomenal location. Your guests will arrive to find they're surrounded by Cheshire countryside, just 20 miles away from Manchester. There are several meeting rooms and lecture theatres to choose from, including unique experiences such as the 3D Dome Planetarium.

On the other end of the event scale, children's parties also take place at Jodrell Bank. These packages have been newly designed to include a decorated party space, lunch for children, games and crafts, along with all day admission to the visitor attractions. If your little one loves exploring space, you couldn’t find a more magical place to host their birthday.

The venue is licensed to host any and every event for you. There are a range of spaces you can choose from, and sit down options are suitable for up to 120 people. You can always add on impressive dome shows and tours of the building if you want to truly impress your guests. You'll be able to book a sit down meal of many courses, a traditional afternoon tea, or can put on a buffet. The team at Jodrell Bank frequently work with local caterers, and so will recommend a selection that is well suited for your event.

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Venue Facilities
Children welcome
Entertainment included
Live show or stage show
Parking
Shared parties
Team building facilities
Wifi available

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 400
Venue Hire Cost
Modest
Event Type
Anniversary party, Birthday party, Bridal shower, Corporate event, Corporate party, Engagement party, Garden party, Meeting rooms, Summer party
Venue Type
Institutions
Venue Style
Creative, Industrial , Quirky and unusual

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Jodrell Bank Events

£25.00Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon Corporate Night
Christmas events
Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon Corporate Night

06 Dec 2024

Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon + Food & Drink -Corporate Movie Night

6th and 13th December

7pm-10pm

Celebrate Christmas in style with a private showing of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon 3D Experience

Enjoy an exclusive showing of this legendary album in the breath-taking Space Dome planetarium; an audio-visual masterpiece like no other.

Price includes:

Light bites at the First Light Pavilion. Relax and indulge pizza slices, nibbles,  beer and a sweet treat.

Additional Options: Events Bar open on the night for extra drinks, crisps, and sweet snacks.

£25.00 pp

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£20.00Home Alone in the Dome
Christmas events
Home Alone in the Dome

11 Dec 2024

Home Alone in the Dome – Corporate Christmas Movie Night

11th and 12th December

5pm-10pm

Dig out the Christmas Jumper! It’s Movie Night at Jodrell Bank Space Dome!

Gather your colleagues and wind down a great year with a private evening showing of Home Alone on the big screen in our incredible Space Dome.

Arrive after work and indulge pizza slices and sweet treats in the cosy atmosphere of our First Light Pavilion.

Sip on a Luxury Hot Chocolate to keep the festive spirit warm and toasty before making your way to the Space Dome for a retro festive-fix with the original Home Alone movie (in a cinema-style show)

Price includes:

Light bites at the First Light Pavilion. Relax and indulge in pizza slices, hot chocolate and a soft drink.

£20.00 pp

Package Details:

Exclusive Cinema Experience: Corporate Groups Only of min 30 people or buy out the whole cinema (max 130).


To book please email hirejodrellbank@manchester.ac.uk 

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£20.00Home Alone in the Dome
Christmas events
Home Alone in the Dome

12 Dec 2024

Home Alone in the Dome – Christmas movie night

11th and 12th December

5pm-10pm

Dig out the Christmas Jumper! It’s Movie Night at Jodrell Bank Space Dome!

Gather your colleagues and wind down a great year with a private evening showing of Home Alone on the big screen in our incredible Space Dome.

Arrive after work and indulge pizza slices and sweet treats in the cosy atmosphere of our First Light Pavilion.

Sip on a Luxury Hot Chocolate to keep the festive spirit warm and toasty before making your way to the Space Dome for a retro festive-fix with the original Home Alone movie (in a cinema-style show)

Price includes:

Light bites at the First Light Pavilion. Relax and indulge in pizza slices, hot chocolate and a soft drink.

£20.00 pp

Package Details:

Exclusive Cinema Experience: Corporate Groups Only of min 30 people or buy out the whole cinema (max 130).
To book please email hirejodrellbank@manchester.ac.uk 

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£25.00Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon Corporate Night
Event
Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon Corporate Night

13 Dec 2024

ink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon + Food & Drink

6th and 13th December

7pm-10pm

Celebrate Christmas in style with a private showing of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon 3D Experience

Enjoy an exclusive showing of this legendary album in the breath-taking Space Dome planetarium; an audio-visual masterpiece like no other.

Price includes:

Light bites at the First Light Pavilion. Relax and indulge pizza slices, nibbles,  beer and a sweet treat.

Additional Options: Events Bar open on the night for extra drinks, crisps, and sweet snacks.

£25.00 pp

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£12Winter of Wonder
Event
Winter of Wonder

17 Dec 2024 until 20 Dec 2024

Join us for a truly enchanting evening at Jodrell Bank’s Winter of Wonder, a magical event running for just four nights this December. Immerse yourself in festive lights, magical films and Christmas shopping, while enjoying delicious seasonal treats like hot chocolate, mulled wine and tasty offerings from our café.

This Christmas, discover Jodrell Bank as you’ve never seen it before. Enjoy new Science Show ‘Starlight Spectacular’ and special screenings of the beloved classic The Snowman in our Space Dome. ?? Children can reach for the stars at our astronaut dress-up and creative Christmas crafts, adding an extra touch of fun for all ages.

Wander along beautifully decorated paths beneath a canopy of starlight, where thousands of sparkling fairy lights guide you towards the iconic Telescope. Explore the twinkling grounds and be inspired by our exclusive Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, showcasing award-winning images of distant nebulas, planets, and galaxies. ?
It’s a perfect evening to embrace the festive spirit and create new memories with your loved ones at Jodrell Bank’s Winter of Wonder.

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Jodrell Bank Rooms

First Light Pavilion

First Light Pavilion

400
Standing
100
Banquet
200
Theatre

The £21.5m First Light Pavilion launched on 4th June 2022. The building has a 100 capacity cafe, 50 capacity terrace, 140 capacity cinema, 50 capacity meeting room, as well as a immersive exhibition and concrete foyer with a capacity of 200. The brutalist concrete structure is hidden in the grounds of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Cheshire.

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The Angle Meeting Room

The Angle Meeting Room

50
Standing
30
Banquet
40
Theatre

The Angle meeting room is a small gallery space based within the new pavilion. With tech AV its the perfect spot for a small private dinner, daytime meeting or training or a quite place to 1 to 1s and away days.

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Star Pavilion & Wolfson Auditorium

Star Pavilion & Wolfson Auditorium

300
Standing
100
Banquet
250
Theatre

The Star Pavilion and Wolfson Auditorium is a self contained conferencing suite that sits under the shadow of the iconic Cheshire landmark, the Lovell Telescope. Experience breathtaking views of the telescope whilst hosting conferences, banquets and functions in the pavilion. The room has tiered seating for 200 which can be collapsed down to make a large room for banqueting and evening events.

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The Space Dome

The Space Dome

144
Theatre

Jodrell Bank is home to one of the UK’s only 3D Immersive Curved Space Domes. A 9 projector immersive cinema that can be used for conferencing and events

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Comet Lodge

Comet Lodge

20
Theatre

Their alpine lodge is the perfect spot for a team away day, small celebration or lunch space after a team building day:

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Jodrell Bank's Pricing Summary


Location

The University of Manchester, Bomish Lane, Lower Withington, Greater Manchester, SK11 9DW

01477 571766

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Testimonials For Jodrell Bank

Enjoyable visitNOVEMBER, 2024

Visited on our way back home from a couple of nights away in the area. The Dome First Light Pavillion Exhibition was excellent with piped music, dimmed lights to enhance experience.

Mrs L

Great Time NOVEMBER, 2024

I recently visited Jodrell Bank with my elderly father (in a wheelchair) and family. We really enjoyed our visits, including the exhibition, various Dome Shows, the science talks and of course the giant radio telescope itself. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful and the walk (all wheelchair accessible) between the various areas is in beautiful grounds. 

Ian K

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