Jodrell Bank, Exclusive Hire
Bomish Ln, Macclesfield, SK11 9DW -
Up to
800 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The site has 4 exhibition pavilions, a private cafe, nordic wooden lodge, hireable tipi and a 35 acre historic Arboretum as well as covered picnic areas, orchards, lakes and a private car park for up to 300 visitors.
Our Winter Day Delegate Rate:
£37.50
*Room Hire for the Day
*Day Ticket into Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
*Free 3D Films in the Jodrell Bank Space Dome
*Free Parking
* 3 x Tea/Coffee
*Breakfast Pastries
*Fork Buffet Lunch
*Afternoon Sweet Treats
(Minimum numbers 20 persons)
All weddings booked before August 2025 will get £500 off our Ceremony Package (worth £3K).
Looking for an extraordinary event venue near Manchester Airport? Nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, just 20 miles away, our exclusive venue offers an unparalleled setting for large conferences, product launches, and evening functions. With recent state-of-the-art developments, our site promises a truly unique experience.
Christmas Party Package: (Between £25 - £43pp)
Modern Architectural Marvel: Our newly constructed First Light Pavilion, a striking example of concrete brutalism, features a 100-seat café, a 140-seat Planetarium Cinema, and a spacious foyer accommodating up to 200 guests.
Versatile Event Spaces: In addition to the pavilion, we offer three distinct exhibition pavilions, a private café, and a well-stocked tourism shop. For a more rustic touch, our Nordic wooden lodge and hireable tipi provide charming alternatives.
Natural Beauty: Set amidst 35 acres of a historic Arboretum, our venue includes covered picnic areas, beautiful orchards, serene lakes, and extensive gardens, offering a tranquil backdrop for any event.
Convenient Parking: Ample parking is available with a private car park that accommodates up to 300 vehicles, ensuring easy access for all your guests.
Perfect Venue for Every Occasion in Cheshire
From corporate gatherings to intimate soirées, our diverse range of facilities can be tailored to meet your specific needs. The blend of cutting-edge amenities and natural beauty makes our Cheshire venue a standout choice for memorable events.
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up to 800
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Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
More than 6 months before 20% More than 3 months before 50% More than 1 month before 75% Less than 1 month before 90%
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Reviews
Ian Kershaw
September 2024I 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. I even got myself a Philip's Planisphere in the shop to feed my inner space geek. I think the only fly in the ointment was booking tickets on the website which probably requires you have one of those PhD things the researchers at Jodrell Bank have. All that said, I’ll be keen to visit again soon. Highly recommended!
Roy Alexander
August 2024Enjoyed a morning with my 16 and 9 year old children. The various displays and interactive things in the visitor centre are fantastic. The curved screen show is informative and visually stunning. The 30 minute children's interactive performance with two science communicators was fun but two suggestions for improvement. The person picking the five children for the questions only picked kids from the middle, so we and others were left out. The science communication was fair, but there was quite a lot of technical jargon used which I found myself having to explain to my 9 year old, when she asked, and two of the amazing demonstrations weren't clearly linked to the questions. "This is fun daddy but why are they doing it?". On the previous day when we called to ask a question about carers and disabilities the person who answered was unable to answer simple questions about it, and at one point stated that diabetes wasn't a disability. She hung up. The ticket people in the kiosk ok the day we're superb though. All in all a fantastic experience though. Would recommend and visit again.
Deborah Anne Lacey
August 2024Last visit was seven years ago... And how it's changed! What a brilliant day out and well worth the money. New visitor centre, 2 great cafes and lots of open space. There were lovely picnic areas dotted around. I would highly recommend this family attraction!
Stuart Robinson Photography
October 2024Three stars? For such an incredibly important and influential site? Well, this review is not about the amazing discoveries, science and insights provided by either the telescope or the research areas of Jodrell Bank (all of which are off-limits to the general public) but the visitor experience itself. First gripe - buy a ticket on-line and you get entry for twelve months, pay the same amount at the gate and the ticket is only valid for a day. Not entirely fair, but at least the helpful staff inform you of this before entry. The solution is to ignore the signs, re-enable the mobile data on your phone and go through the clunky on-line booking process. The new(ish) First Light Pavilion is the primary visitor centre, a brutal, concrete lump of a building. Yes, if the sun’s out there are clever touches and the Space Dome auditorium is impressive, but the approach is as welcoming as an electric chair. The exhibition contains good and accessible information, presented in a heavily interactive style (bring hand sanitiser) but there’s no logical order and detail is repeated many times. I learnt about Jodrell Bank’s early finance issues on at least four separate occasions. A stark cafe is also located here (think iron curtain hospital in style), but I’d suggest going to the second cafe near the exit as a much more relaxed location. A smaller, more child-friendly set of interactive displays are located nearer to the Lovell telescope itself, and it's certainly an impressive structure, especially if you’re lucky and see it move. Also nearby are a pair of parabolic “whispering” dishes that are a delight for children of all ages. One of the biggest disappointments however, is the arboretum, which was planted by Sir Bernard Lovell himself. On-line you’ll see photos of what once was, but today, it is in an advancing state of neglect. Dead and fallen trees abound, paths are closed and overgrown, and huge swathes of brambles block the views. Whoever is responsible really needs to do better. The way out for most people is back through the pay booths… probably because the exit through the shop is incredibly well hidden - into a darkened room and hard left behind a screen - which is a shame as there are some unique and fun gifts. Who doesn’t love space ice cream?
