Jodrell Bank Arboretum, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL

Tel: 01477 571339

35 acres of grounds next to this famous observatory have been nurtured as an arboretum with national collections of Malus (ornamental apple tree relatives) and Sorbus (mountain ashes and whitebeams), which, along with rhododendrons, make a colourful spring and summer display. There are also wildlife ponds and bird hides.

Opening hours (2010):

2 Nov 09 - 19 March 10: Visitor centre open 10.30-15.00 on Tues-Fri; 1100-16.00 on Sat-Sun.

20 Mar - 31 Oct: Visitor centre open daily 10.30-17.00

2 Nov - 28 March 11: Visitor centre open 10.30-15.00 on Tues-Fri; 1100-16.00 on Sat-Sun.

(NB closed 20 - 26 December, 1 January 11.)

Facilities:

Cafe, visitor centre, adventure playground.

Admission fee (2010):

Adult £2.00; child (4-16) £1.00; under 4s free.

Extra charges apply to special events.

From the Cheshire Cycleway:

Where the Cycleway skirts Congleton, turn off the cycleway by either turning left from Hallgreen Lane into Trap Road (if taking the anticlockwise route around the country) or at Newsbank continue straight on into Trap Road isntead of turning right into Mill Lane (if taking the clockwise route around the county).

Follow Trap Road, crossing Messauge Lane, and continuing along the lane that eventually changes its name to Trap Street. Follow Trap Street to the B5392, then turn left onto this road (Salters Lane), then right into Long Shoot Road. This joins the A535, where you turn right, skirting the grounds of the arboretum. Take the first left turn (Bomish Lane) and continue until the entrance of Jodrell Bank Observatory on your left.

Find this place marked in the centre of this map.

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