Jodrell Bank Observatory3 Oct 2023Rain-hit festival to take fallow year - organisersBluedot's site, under the gaze of the iconic Lovell Telescope, needs time to recover, organisers say.3 Oct 2023Manchester25 Jul 2023Rain-hit festival thanks those who battled the mudBluedot's organisers say there was "an amazing collective action to make fun, wonder and joy".25 Jul 2023Manchester24 Jul 2023Grace Jones shines at rain-hit BluedotThe superstar closes a weekend of great music, fine comedy, intriguing talks and biblical rain.24 Jul 2023Manchester23 Jul 2023Festival cancels day tickets due to heavy rainfallBluedot's schedule, including Grace Jones, will continue "for people already here", organisers say.23 Jul 2023Manchester24 May 2023Festival to celebrate Doctor Who's 60th anniversaryBluedot, which is held where the fifth Doctor regenerated, will see Whovian delights, organisers say.24 May 2023Manchester23 Jan 2023Grace Jones revealed as Bluedot festival headlinerGrace Jones will be joined by Pavement and Roisin Murphy at the top of Bluedot's bill, organisers say.23 Jan 2023Manchester14 Dec 2022Access concerns over Jodrell Bank council meetingCheshire East Council is holding a meeting at the observatory but there are no public transport links.14 Dec 2022Manchester25 Jul 2022Astronaut's star turn tops festival's returnTim Peake's appearance tops a weekend of science, song and stand-up at Bluedot festival in Cheshire.25 Jul 2022Manchester23 Jul 2022Giant radio telescope becomes space light showThe giant Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank is transformed into a space-themed light and sound show.23 Jul 2022Science & Environment