We have 2 cafes at Life. Times Square Cafe serves hot and cold drinks and snacks and the Life Cafe offers a wide range of hot food.
An area is also available for use by education parties and groups for packed lunches.
Catering packages are available as part of your visit - call (0191) 243 8223 for details.
Life would appreciate your assistance in ensuring the courteous behaviour of your pupils whilst they are on site. Teachers and accompanying adults remain responsible for the behaviour and discipline of their group at all times and should ensure that all children are adequately supervised.
We do not tolerate any antisocial, abusive, destructive or dangerous behaviour and reserve the right to remove individual children or entire groups from the exhibition if we believe their behaviour is unacceptable.
A £50 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. This can be paid over the phone with a credit card or by cheque. Your remaining balance can be paid for on the day of your visit (cash, cheque or card) or we can invoice you.
Every visit has its own schedule developed especially for your party. Each Lifelab workshop lasts at least 1 hour. If you are doing a workshop and visiting the Science Centre exhibition, we recommend that you allow at least three hours.
If you are running late please call (0191) 243 8223 and we will do our best to reschedule your programme.
Yes, and the Education Department would be pleased to discuss any requirements in advance of your visit. The Science Centre has induction loops, accessible toilets in all areas and lifts to all floors.
A wide range of themed gifts are available at a broad range of prices and we can also provide pre-booked goody bags if required.
Please drive up to the barrier at the bottom of Central Parkway. The driver should then use the intercom to inform us of your arrival. You will be told by a member of staff where to park. Walk with your group up Central Parkway, turn left at the top of Times Square and walk down to the Science Centre reception where you'll be greeted by a member of staff.
Whether you are visiting the Centre or you are having a workshop in Lifelab, please report to the main Science Centre reception (at the bottom of Times Square) where you'll be greeted by a member of staff.
We provide school groups with a schedule detailing times to visit different zones in the exhibition, lunch area and shop. This helps to pace your visit and ensures that your group has the opportunity to try everything Life has to offer. Your schedule will be provided on arrival.
This depends on what package you have booked, but times are flexible. We will try to arrange timings to suit your requirements. This will be arranged when making a booking over then phone. Most school visits take place between between 10am and 2pm.
The minimum number of pupils per visit is 10 and there is no maximum. You may be required to split your groups into smaller groups on the day. The minimum number is flexible depending on your school’s requirements e.g. children with learning difficulties.
Yes, storage crate will be made available for the storage of personal belongings on the day of your visit. This is free of charge.