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What's on in Newcastle

See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities. 

Father and son enjoying hands-on activity in Life Science Centre's Experiment Zone.
Santa and elf doing a light refraction experiment at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.
Coming soon
The Santa Experience
This Christmas enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else!
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November - Tuesday 23 December 2025
Toddler in a white lab coat at Life Science Centre.
Coming soon
July Pre-School Day
Explore the science centre in a baby-and-toddler-friendly, with activities especially for little ones.
Special ticketed event.
Especially for children aged 4 and under
Friday 11 July, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Little Bear is a popular planetarium show for under-7s inside the science centre.
On now
Little Bear: 360° immersive dome show
An enchanting planetarium show especially for under 7s.
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 10 minutes
Toddler climbing in soft play area inside science centre.
On now
Play Zone
Let your little ones explore a fascinating world designed just for them.
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
Two boys working together to assemble a rocket using large bricks in Life Science Centre's Space Zone.
On now
Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Explore pop-up play areas designed especially for our youngest visitors.
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
Santa and Elf doing festive science experiment in Santa's grotto at Life Science Centre.
Coming soon
The Santa Experience – Relaxed Sessions
This Christmas enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else!
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November - Tuesday 23 December 2025
Santa sat looking up in Life Science Centre's Planetarium
Coming soon
The Santa Experience for schools and nurseries
This Christmas school groups enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else!
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Various dates in November and December 2024

Explore our science centre activities online!

Check out our online activities and resources to see some familiar faces from our team demonstrating fun and educational activities you can try at home.

Conduct your own experiments. Play fun science games. Get creative. Find out about local scientists and the work they do. 

Child Playing Science In The Kitchen