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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Bomish Lane | Lower Withington, Macclesfield SK11 9DL, England
44 1477 571766
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Outdoor walk
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Macclesfield
4.0 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Science Museums, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Jodrell Bank The radio telescope The Dish The Telescope
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Wolverhampton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Giant Telescope”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Very well laid out and plenty of information to hand with knowledgeable guides. More

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Middlewich
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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“Educational but intersting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The Planetarium is a great exprience with a variety of information about travelling through the solar system. Very intersting for older children. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“reach for the stars”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Fascinating and superbly well run. Excellent value for money More

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Northwich, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“star gazing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

had a happy few hours learning about the universe with the helpful guides More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Reach for the stars”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Find out everything you want to know about the universe with hands on equipment. Really good More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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“Doesn't interest me.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This isn't really something which interests me. I don't think it caters very well for children. More

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Stalybridge,England
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Interesting.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Great day out with lots to do and see. It has a display of space related things. More

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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

What a great place, so interesting a must for all ages. More

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Ingleton, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Interesting for a short visit but not inspirational.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

There is much to interest the visitor even those not especially interested in astronomy may a find a short tour rewarding. As an engineer I was particularly interested in observing the engineering design and control of the Lovell Telescope and the information with supporting film was quite well done. However, the exhibition itself failed to capture my imagination, much of... More

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Star gazing at it's best.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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What is there not to like. This place is FANTASIC.!!!! More

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Bomish Lane Lower Withington
Macclesfield SK11 9DL
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