Jodrell Bank - any nearby attractions?

[mba007]

Hi folks,

Am just wondering if anyone knows of astro-places one can visit nearby to Jodrell Bank? My society is planning a visit soon but we're not convinced that there is enough at Jodrell Bank itself to fill an entire day, hence my question.

Thanks,

DrMartin

[dark knight]

There is definitely enough for at least half a day there, the planetarium show is great. you could have a long lunch break to help fill the time.

Can't think of anything nearby which is astro related though.

[callump]

You can walk in the Arboretum, which is nice, and it has (or had) a large scale solar system model to discover.

Orion Optics in Crewe might give you a tour - but wouldn't hold my breath.

You might be able to tour round Manchester AS observatory, but it's right in the City.

You could try getting in touch with MaccAstro - they may be able to help.

/callump

[BlueAstra]

Here's a few:

The Astronomy Centre

» Opticstar - advanced CCD imaging solutions.

(Closed Saturdays)

National Trust | Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate

Not astronomy related, but interesting.

http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/ConcordeViewingPark

Plane spotters heaven

[LeoLion]

Why not try the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Museum of Science and Industry | MOSI . You are not too far from the village of Much Hoole which has connections with Horrocks and the Transit of Venus too. Hope this helps

Len E

[MrGoatsmilk]

I went to Jodrell Bank with Walsall A.S a few years ago, we were given a tour of the whole site including the stuff you don't normally get to see. May be worth asking if they will do that for your A.S

Stu

[NickH]

The visitor centre is very poor (and I have told them directly!) but the site is superb, good kids playground, the scopes are impressive, the planetarium show is very good, and lots of national trust stuff nearby

[mba007]

Thanks, everyone, for your help and advice. I'll be following these up to get the best from the day so that the 6 hour round-trip can be justified.

Dr.M.

[brantuk]

Stoke on Trent is just 30 mins or so down the road and Keele University there has a very interesting observatory with two domes and two big scopes (a refractor and a newt).

I'd phone ahead though to make an arrangement for visiting.

[James Albinson]

Thanks for the heads up about Keele Observatory.

May I point out the website, Keele Observatory

which has contact details, and local info?

Regards, JAmes Albinson, Support Group Keele University Observatory

[brantuk]

You're welcome James - I've been there once or twice myself and the stuff you guys have to offer is simply superb

[onesmallstep]

Hi

Try this: Spaceport Visitor Attraction - Home Page - The Ultimate Journey Through Space and Time

HTH!

[hunterknox]

Hack Green Nuclear Bunker. Not really astronomical but a fantastic attraction.

Alternatively you could always do a grand tour of the Merlin array?