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We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online ticketing. If you have any issues, you can buy science centre tickets on arrival at reception. Skating and event tickets can still be purchased online.

The Young Explorers' Zone will be closed all day on Friday 22 and Thursday 28 November, and will close at the earlier time of 5.00pm on Monday 25, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

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We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online ticketing. If you have any issues, you can buy science centre tickets on arrival at reception. Skating and event tickets can still be purchased online.

Memberships are not available online. Purchase these at Science Centre reception.

Science Centre ticket prices, valid from 26 October 

TYPE

Family (2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children)

Adult (aged 18+)

Concession (over 60s, students, unwaged)

Child (aged 5 - 17)

Child (aged 4 and under)

DAY

£31

£12

£10

£7.50

Free

ANNUAL

£94

£39

£32

£21

Free

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Contact the International Centre for Life

Main Contact Details
Main Contact Details
Job and Work Experience Contacts
Media and Other Contacts

Main contact: (0191) 243 8210
Group and schools bookings: (0191) 243 8223
Education department: (0191) 243 8211

Our address:
International Centre for Life
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP


Life Science Centre is an educational charity, so we are unable to offer raffle prize donations. 

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
We’re always interested in hearing from talented and dedicated people. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, get in touch.

Call (0191) 243 8222 or email humanresources@life.org.uk for more information about jobs and work experience.

​When we’re hiring, available job roles will be listed on our jobs site.
Interested in working for Life? Check for vacancies and apply online.
For media enquiries Website errors To make a complaint
Call (0191) 243 8209, or email sarah.reed@life.org.uk - Communications Manager.
To report a broken link or error on this website: please email us, so we can fix it.
If you wish to make a complaint, please download our Complaints Policy. You may also wish to fill in and return our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Opening times

Opening Times
Opening Times
Life Science Centre
Valid until 23 February 2020
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 6.00pm
Recommended last admission 4.00pm
Ice Rink
Valid from 9 November - 5 January 2020
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 9.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 9.00pm
Last session starts 8.00pm

The Science Centre will be busy with school groups on weekdays during term time.
For a quieter experience please visit after 2.00pm.

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Christmas in Newcastle this year promises to be the best one yet, with a new city-wide experience offering something for everyone to enjoy, including festive activities and an outdoor ice rink at Life Science Centre.


Life Science Centre, Times Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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