Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
See the changing seasons in the 35 acre (14ha) aboretum next to the world famous Lovell Radio Telescope at Jodrell Bank.
With over 2,500 varieties of trees and shrubs and national collection of crab apples (Malus), mountain ash and whitebeams (Sorbus), the arboretum is worth a visit.
Guided walks throughout the year.
Opening Times
01/01/2012 to 06/01/2013
Awards
- Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2009
- Regional and Miscellaneous A Garden of Distinction 2010
- Regional and Miscellaneous MC Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2011
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Marketing Cheshire Member
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Public Transport Directions
By rail From Goostrey. Turn right down Station Road to the church in Goostrey village. Turn right at church and follow country roads, do not turn off this road, even though you appear to be heading away from the telescope. The road goes over the railway bridge and the entrance is on the right hand side.
Road Directions
From A535 follow Holmes Chapel A535 signs to Chelford. Jodrell Bank is signposted.
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