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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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02 Apr 2021

Life Science Centre becomes first visitor attraction to receive Gold Standard on World Autism Day

Life Science Centre has been awarded the Gold Standard by The North East Autism Society (NEAS), making it the first visitor attraction to ever receive the award.

19 Mar 2021

Life to host BBC News special live programme marking Covid anniversary

The International Centre for Life will host BBC One's Lockdown Live: What Next? on 23 March 2021 – a primetime televised broadcast to mark a national day of reflection on the one-year anniversary of the UK's first Covid lockdown.
04 Mar 2021

A new role for science centers and museums during the pandemic

In an article published in Informal Learning Review, Sarah Reed, Communications Manager at Life, discusses the role of science centres and museums during the pandemic.

12 Jan 2021

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.
27 Nov 2020

Life's sweet competition for Christmas: Engineer a Gingerbread House

Life Science Centre has cooked up the perfect competition for fans of The Great British Bake Off, with Andrew Smyth, an Aerospace Engineer and a former finalist of the TV show, launching its Engineer a Gingerbread House competition today.
05 Nov 2020

Give science centres the arts funding treatment

In a letter published in the Financial Times on 5 November 2020, Linda Conlon, Life's Chief Executive, discusses how it is "illogical and unfair" that science centres were ineligible to apply for the emergency funding for the cultural sector.
23 Oct 2020

Life tempts visitors with safe alternative to trick-or-treat

Witches, vampires and other monsters are invited to head to Life Science Centre in Newcastle this half-term, with would-be trick-or-treaters encouraged to wear their fancy dress to the visitor attraction for an alternative, safe Halloween experience.
16 Oct 2020

Skating at Life cancelled for 2020/21 season

Life Science Centre will not be running its outdoor ice rink this year due to ongoing uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
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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 Science Centre becomes first visitor attraction to receive Gold Standard on World Autism Day

Life Science Centre has been awarded the Gold Standard by The North East Autism Society (NEAS), making it the first visitor attraction to ever receive the award.

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