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The Santa Experience for schools

Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Various dates in November and December 2024
Santa and elf doing a light refraction experiment at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.

‘…the best Christmas activity for children in the region. Spellbinding, magical and inspirational. Forget the panto and do this!’ 

This Christmas enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Combining festive fun with a sprinkling of science, the Santa Experience is perfect nursery and school groups (recommended age: 3 to 10). 

In the Santa Experience, join Santa in the amazing planetarium and gaze upwards as he flies around the globe on Christmas Eve to deliver presents.  Visit his house to meet the man himself and see some exciting festive demonstrations. Plus- enjoy the rest of the science centre and a feast of festive activities. 

Santa Experience excludes access to our outdoor ice rink, if you would like to skate, speak to the bookings team. 

Images are for illustrative purposes and demonstrations are subject to change.

Ticket prices

£13.95 per child. Includes gift from Santa and science centre visit
We allow a ratio of 1 adult to every 5 children for most groups. Additional adults over this ratio will be charged. In the case of SEN groups and nursery schools, we may offer further free adult support on request – please contact us to discuss your requirements. No minimum number needed

Your Santa Experience ticket includes:

Santa sat looking up in Life Science Centre's Planetarium

What Santa Sees – a delightful, animated show in the immersive 360° domed theatre (our planetarium) Look up to see Santa and his reindeer travel across the globe on Christmas Eve. With the stars as his guide, will he make it back before dawn? This beautiful show has been created by the talented Life team and is now in demand world-wide!

Santa and elf with children receiving a Christmas gift in his Grotto at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.

Join Santa’s elf for a hot chocolate and sweet treat and visit Santa in his house as he prepares for the big day with some elf assistance. Enjoy exciting science demonstrations including what to do with all those unwanted sprouts! 

Santa and elf with children receiving a Christmas gift in his Grotto at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.

Christmas gift from Santa for every child. 

School child looking down a microscope.

Plus FREE entry to the rest of the science centre and a feast of festive activities.