Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre wins Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in Marketing Cheshire Awards 2011
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre was awarded the title of Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Marketing Cheshire Annual Awards 2011 last Friday.
Congratulating Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre at the Awards Ceremony which was held at West Cheshire College, Ellesmere Port, Fiona Bruce MP, who recently welcomed the Duke of York to Jodrell Bank, said “If you have not visited Jodrell Bank for many years, there have been lots of changes there and the new Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre would make a great trip out for all the family.”
Dr Teresa Anderson, Director of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre commented,
“We are absolutely thrilled to have won the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ award. The newly refurbished Discovery Centre has only been open eight months so this is a fantastic achievement and I would like to congratulate all of our staff for their hard work.
The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers by directly engaging them with science at a major UK research facility. A visit to the Centre includes the opportunity to see the world-famous Lovell Telescope at close quarters and explore exhibitions on astronomy and the science carried out at Jodrell Bank Observatory. The Discovery Centre also has a vibrant events programme in which visitors can meet scientists, hear about the latest discoveries and enjoy science shows. The Centre has already pioneered several innovative ways of engaging new audiences, including the ‘Jodrell Bank Live’ Music Festival in July 2011, its newly planted ‘Galaxy Garden’ and a hugely popular Education programme.”
At the awards the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Live Music Festival 2011 was also given a Special Commendation under the category Best Tourism Event of the Year.
