A day out with real solar FLARE!

Monday, 20 May 2024 20:40

The newest show in Jodrell Bank's hugely popular Curious Kids series, get ready for a Solar System Spectacular, is blasting off this week.

Featuring even more hair-raising experiments, fantastic facts and tricky trivia, this new science show is sure to spark curiosity in kids of all ages as our team of Explainers become your trusty guides on this trip across the known Universe!

PLUS there's so much more to explore indoors and outdoors.

Every day you can discover award winning exhibitions, learn more about Jodrell Bank's science and story at a FREE Telescope Talk, see the Big Bang and the moon landing up close at a Dome Show, and get creative at our DAILY craft stations.

For a half term treat with non-stop adventure, entertainment and inspiration, set your sights on the stars and book a trip to Jodrell Bank today.

*Please note - tickets for Curious Kids: Solar System Spectacular are free and assigned on a first come, first served basis and early arrival is recommended.

Find out more here:

https://www.jodrellbank.net/visit/?utm_source=The%20University%20of%20Manchester%20for%20Jodrell%20Bank%20Discovery%20Centre&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14493778_May%20Half%20Term%20e-shot&dm_i=1DU9,8MNGY,63BXLL,ZS2WZ,1

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