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Life is delighted to be the venue for an NHS large vaccination centre, but the operation of the centre, including appointments and queueing, is solely the responsibility of the NHS. Sorry, but Life will not respond to any queries relating to the NHS vaccination programme.

The NHS has issued the following information: Only people who are invited to have a vaccine can book an appointment. For more information go to this NHS website.

Parking is available in nearby Times Square Car Park. Limited spaces are available on site on a first-come, first-served basis – sorry, but we are unable to reserve spaces. 

 

Due to Government restrictions, Life Science Centre, Life Meetings and Events and Times Square Café are currently closed. For any queries, please email info@life.org.uk. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Stay safe.

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Vaccination centre


Life is delighted to be the venue for an NHS large vaccination centre, but the operation of the centre, including appointments and queueing, is solely the responsibility of the NHS. Sorry, but Life will not respond to any queries relating to the NHS vaccination programme.

The NHS has issued the following information:

  • Only people who are invited to have a vaccine can book an appointment.
  • For more information go to this NHS website.

Parking is available in nearby Times Square Car Park. Limited spaces are available on site on a first-come, first-served basis – sorry, but we are unable to reserve spaces.  

Find out more about Life and the NHS.

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 An amazing science village with Life Science Centre at its heart.

​Over 600 scientists from around the world conduct research at the International Centre for Life.

Partners on-site include Newcastle University's Institute of Genetic Medicine and the NHS Fertility Clinic and Northern Genetics Service.

Your Life Science Centre ticket price helps support the world-class research taking place on-site. THANK YOU!

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We are currently closed
Due to Government restrictions, Life Science Centre, Life Meetings and Events and Times Square Café are currently closed. For any queries, please email info@life.org.uk We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Stay safe.

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Life becomes first science centre used as a large vaccination centre

The International Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, is believed to be the first science centre in the world to be used as a COVID-19 large vaccination centre.

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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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