An event space with curved concrete walls, archways, spotlights, and minimal seating at Jodrell Bank First Light Pavilion.
A dome cinema with tiered seating and an immersive curved screen displaying a space scene at Jodrell Bank.
A museum event space with rows of blue chairs, projector screen, and exposed ceiling at Jodrell Bank Star Pavilion.
An event space with curved concrete walls, exposed beams, and track lighting at Jodrell Bank First Light Pavilion.

Jodrell Bank

Museum

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Bomish Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DW –
Lower Withington
From £300
hire fee
Up to 200
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cheshire, home to the iconic Lovell Radio Telescope and interactive science exhibits. Ideal for unique celebrations with your own music or DJ.

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Spaces for hire at Jodrell Bank

First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank
First Light Pavilion
Event Space
·
Private space
140 seats
200 standing
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...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £350 hire fee
Enquire now
Space Dome Cinema at Jodrell Bank
Space Dome Cinema
Screening Room
·
Private space
144 seats
Book 3 hr. minimum
144-capacity curved 3D cinema with 9 projectors, an advanced sound system, and a comprehensive AV system. Features staggered cinema seating, ideal for film screenings, conferences, and product launches.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £500 hire fee
Enquire now
Star Pavilion at Jodrell Bank
Star Pavilion
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Whole venue
200 seats
Book 3 hr. minimum
A 200-capacity auditorium lecture theatre with immersive views of the Grade I Listed Lovell Telescope. The space features an integrated AV and sound system, a large projector screen, widescreen TVs, and 360-degree cameras for both audience and presenter, enabling full hybrid functionality. This self-contained conferencing suite includes private...
Wedding licence available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per hour
First Light Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Space Dome Cinema
6:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per hour
Star Pavilion
6:00 – 6:00
from £300 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Jodrell Bank

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

Jodrell Bank is an educational observatory museum anchored by the Lovell Telescope, a working radio telescope and UNESCO World Heritage-listed instrument that gives the site a lasting scientific identity.

Venue highlights: The centre pairs a planetarium-style dome cinema with interactive, museum-grade exhibitions that work well for private presentations and short-film screenings. The grounds include extensive lawns and an arboretum suitable for outdoor receptions and activity stations, and on-site catering covers halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free menus while accessible facilities include a lift and dedicated accessible parking.

Best for: Educational group visits, corporate receptions, private film screenings

Location: The Macclesfield area sits on the edge of the Cheshire countryside. The surrounding setting provides rural walks and outdoor leisure options that organisers can combine with an event day.

What guests say: The dome cinema delivers an engaging short-film experience that visitors repeatedly highlight as a must-see. The First Light Exhibition provides interactive, high-quality displays for mixed-age groups, and the on-site café and picnic areas combined with knowledgeable volunteers support group visits.

FAQ

At Jodrell Bank, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Free parking is available on-site: 300 spaces

Jodrell Bank is located at Bomish Lane, in Lower Withington.

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