What Santa Sees (Space Dome show)

Name: What Santa Sees (Space Dome show)
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-12-23
Location: Jodrell Bank

14 Nov – 23 Dec 2026Weekends 14 Nov-20 Dec at 10.30 & 14.00 (plus 12.00 from 5 Dec); Mon 21-Wed 23 Dec at 10.30, 12.00, 14.00
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Jodrell Bank, Lower WithingtonAbout 35 min drive from Timperley
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Under £10£2-£5 per person on top of entry; book at checkout or on arrival
Good for most agesIndoors
On sale£2–£5 add-on to admission at online checkout or on arrival; ages 3–10
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A short planetarium show in Jodrell Bank's Space Dome that takes children on Santa's Christmas Eve sleigh ride, spotting the moon, constellations and shooting stars and learning to find the North Star. It lasts 15 minutes and is recommended for ages 3 to 10. Add it to your entry ticket when booking online or buy on arrival; shows run on weekends and in the days before Christmas.

Good to know about Jodrell Bank

Parking: Free on-site car park; nearest stations are Goostrey (2.5 miles) and Macclesfield, both needing a taxi.
Buggies: Paved paths around the telescope and gardens, but the arboretum is grassy and can be muddy.
Food: Two cafés with high chairs, and indoor picnic areas for packed lunches.
Toilets: Accessible toilets with baby changing in every building.

From jodrellbank.net, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: jodrellbank.net. Report a problem

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