Visitor Information
The Centre for Life is a registered charity (no. 1059607)
| Centre for Life * | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 6pm |
* Last admission is 4pm, but is subject to seasonal variations.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Please call our customer information line on (0191) 243 8210 for up to date information on our opening and closing time as these are subject to seasonal variations.
Admission Prices
| Ticket Type | Summer | Winter | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.00 | £7.65 | Aged 17 and over |
| Child | £5.85 | £5.55 | Aged 16 and under |
| Child (Aged 4 and under) | FREE | FREE | Aged 4 and under |
| Concessions | £6.95 | £6.55 | OAP, student or unwaged |
| Family Ticket | £24.20 | £23.10 | 2 adults and 2 children 1 adult and 3 children |
Summer prices valid until 2 September. Winter prices run from 3 September.
Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Concessions must provide suitable evidence e.g. a valid NUS card.
Groups of 10 people or more receive a standard discount of 1 in 10 goes free when booking in advance.
The Centre for Life is a registered charity. We aim to inspire curiosity in science through an imaginative programme of exhibitions and events, to raise standards in science education for young people and to engage everyone in contemporary science issues. We support world class scientific research in the region by providing substantial annual funding and state of the art facilities.
By visiting the Centre your support is helping us to achieve these aims. Standard prices include a voluntary 10% donation which allows us to benefit from an additional 28p in every £1 paid, through Gift Aid, providing the donor is a UK tax payer. If you are not a UK tax payer or do not wish to make a charitable donation the admission prices are as follows:
Summer
Adult £7.25, Child £5.30, Under 4s FREE, Concessions £6.30, Family Ticket £22.00
Winter
Adult £6.95, Child £4.95, Under 4s FREE, Concessions £5.95, Family Ticket £20.50
Find out more about Gift Aid »
Life Passport
Our Life Passport scheme offers great value for money and a range of exclusive benefits.
Pay once and get 12 months unlimited visits to Life plus:
- Preview skate evening and at least one other preview per year
- Science news digest (weekly) - by email
- Listings of the best bits about science on the TV and radio (weekly) - by email
- Regular e-news
- Express admission during busy periods
| Passport Type | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Gift Aid | Standard | ||
| Adult | £17.25 | £19.00 | Aged 17 and over |
| Children | £13.50 | £14.85 | Aged 16 and under |
| Concessions | £14.50 | £15.95 | OAP, student or unwaged |
| Family Ticket | £48.00 | £52.80 | 2 adults and 2 children 1 adult and 3 children |
