Important visitor information

On weekdays during term time, between 10:00am - 2:00pm, there may be school groups visiting, so it may be busy.

 

From Monday 27 June, Times Square Cafe will have new opening hours: 11.00am - 4.00pm, daily. 

 

On Tuesday 28 June, the science centre will close at 4.00pm.

 

 On Thursday 30 June, the upper floor of the centre, including Play Zone, will be closed all day.

 

The operation of the NHS vaccination centre on site is solely the responsibility of the NHS. Sorry but Life will not respond to any queries relating to the NHS vaccination programme. For more information go to this NHS website.

Customers who subscribe to our what's on enews can enjoy a 10% discount off their science centre visit. 

Upon subscribing, a discount code will be emailed to the customer and can be applied to online bookings only. This offer applies to new subscribers only and connot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. 

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Meetings and Events

Our Meetings and Events spaces are currently being used by the NHS for a large vaccination centre. Unfortunately we are not taking any bookings for the foreseeable future.  If you would like to continue to hear from Life, sign up to mailing list. Any queries? Please email info@life.org.uk. 

 

Times Square hire

The great outdoors

One of the largest and most versatile outdoor spaces available for hire in Newcastle city centre. Times Square can accommodate your own temporary structure, canopy or marquee, making it the perfect location for a range of events, exhibitions and product launches.

Please email info@life.org.uk to check availabilty and to make a booking. 

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

0191 243 8210
info@life.org.uk

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Science centre opening times

Monday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm (recommended last entry: 3:00pm)

Getting here

We’re situated in Newcastle City Centre, with great public transport links and Times Square Car Park just around the corner.
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