Launch your Summer with a Stellar June at Jodrell Bank
Celebrate the longest day of the year with an exciting line-up of live music and thought-provoking discussion at our Summer Solstice event, The Longest Light, featuring bitesized Lovell Lectures, Afrobeat performances, hands-on workshops, and more…
Stitch your way through the stars at our free, beginner-friendly Create a Constellation embroidery drop-in, part of our inspiring new exhibition with the Royal Astronomical Society, A Stitch in Space Time!
Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to meet ESA astronaut John McFall at our latest Lovell Lecture, where he’ll explore the evolving future of human spaceflight and the vital role of inclusivity in the next era of discovery.

SUMMER SOLSTICE The Longest Light
21 June, from £23
Celebrate all things summer with an unforgettable evening of live music, talks, and workshops!
Families can also join us during the day for Carnival fun. Book now

CREATIVE WORKSHOP Create a Constellation
7 & 8 June, FREE drop-in, Join textile artist Annie Hogan in this beginner-friendly embroidery session, creating your very own constellation to take home! Find out more

NEW EXHIBITION
A Stitch in Space Time
Now – 29 June, FREE
Discover the universe through an inspiring collection of textile art. Includes the RAS Bicentennial Quilt and Perseverance Rover parachute dress.
Book now

HOME ACTIVITY Be a part of our legacy!
Submission deadline: 31 August
Join our 80th celebrations and submit a space-themed textile square for our community commemorative quilt, which will go on permanent display.
Find out more
| Coming soon… |
| Lovell Lecture with astronaut John McFall 15 July, £12 – £14 Meet ESA astronaut John McFall in this special-edition Lovell Lecture, exploring the exciting future of human spaceflight. There will also be opportunity for Q&A! Book now |
| Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 30 & 31 August After great success in 2024, we are welcoming back the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition with more hands-on activities than ever! Coming soon… |

