An event space with curved concrete walls, exposed beams, and track lighting at Jodrell Bank First Light Pavilion.
An event space with curved concrete walls, archways, spotlights, and minimal seating at Jodrell Bank First Light Pavilion.
An event space in a museum with curved concrete walls, archways, and track lighting at Jodrell Bank.
An event space in a museum with curved concrete walls, arched staircases, and overhead track lighting at Jodrell Bank.

First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank

Event Space in a Museum
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Private space
Bomish Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DW –
Lower Withington
Up to 140
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The First Light Pavilion, a £21.5m development, officially opened on June 4, 2022. This striking brutalist concrete structure, grass-covered and discreetly located within the grounds of Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement in Cheshire, offers a variety of spaces for events.

It includes a main event area with a standing capacity of 300, a restaurant seating 100, an outdoor terrace accommodating 50, a 3D cinema with 140 seats, and a meeting room for 50. Additionally, the pavilion features an immersive exhibition area and a concrete foyer that can host up to 200 people.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 140
Cabaret
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (300 spaces)
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

- We are an OFCOM Radio Silent Zone; therefore, mobile phones, camera equipment, and radios must be turned off once on site
- We are a No-Fly Zone; therefore, any drone footage requires prior written consent
- Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the site

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

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Dr A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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