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Discover the wonders of the Universe in the Science Centre, set beside the world-famous Lovell radio telescope. Exciting displays on Astronomy, Earth and Space as well as the stars of the night sky in the planetarium and 3D Theatre. The 35 acre Arboretum is a tree-lover's paradise, blending formal gardens with ponds and glades. Environmental Discovery Centre, picnic and play areas, cafés and gift shop. REDEVELOPMENTS WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THIS ATTRACTION FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER 2003 ONWARDS. VISITORS ARE ADVISED TO RING FOR DETAILS.

TOILETSIn Science Centre - unisex accessible toilet outside entrance to ladies.
FACILITIES FOR HIPInduction loop in Planetarium.
FACILITIES FOR VIPLarge print and braille guides available, plus audio tape with flyer.
ARBORETUMLevel access to all areas - firm paths.
DISCOVERY CENTRERamps and entrance and exit.
RESTAURANTLevel approach. Door heavy - wheelchair users may need assistance.
SCIENCE CENTREStep free access to all areas. .
 

 

 

 

 

 



Lower Withington
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9DL

Tel: 01477 571339
Fax: 01477 571695
sc@jb.man.ac.uk
http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/scicen (opens in a new window)

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OPEN: Mid-March to End October, daily, 10.30am - 5.30pm; November to mid-March, every day except Mondays 11.00am - 4.30pm.

DIRECTIONS: Between Holmes Chapel and Chelford, on the A535, 8 miles/13Km west of Macclesfield.

£: Admission charged, ring for details.