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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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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.
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05 Aug 2019

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With under two weeks until the World Transplant Games 2019 start in the North East, Team GB & NI team athletes have been warming up at Life Science Centre’s Game On 2.0 exhibition.

02 Aug 2019

Esports win out, even in football-loving Newcastle

New research by Life Science Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne has revealed that young adults spend nearly twice as much time watching other people play video games competitively – known as esports – than viewing traditional sports, such as football.
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Life challenges gamers to guess the character

In what sounds like the start of a Black Mirror episode or something from the film Inception, Life Science Centre in Newcastle has created a game within a gaming exhibition.
21 Jun 2019

From stethoscopes to spanners: a ‘bike doctor’ at Life

The International Centre for Life, home to many research and medical doctors, welcomed Dr Bike to the fold as they set up a clinic for free bike health checks in Times Square yesterday (Thursday 20 June).
03 Jun 2019

Marvel Super Heroes fly North to join forces with scientists

Marvel Universe LIVE! – a thrilling new live Super Hero show coming to Utilita Arena in Newcastle – is teaming up with Life Science Centre for some super hero fun.
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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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Newcastle’s Christmas - the best one yet

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.


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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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