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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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06 Apr 2018

Make room in your diary for Life Science Centre’s special weekend

Hundreds of Makers from around the world will be heading to Life Science Centre later this month for its annual festival of crafting, coding and inventing that is fun for all of the family.
27 Mar 2018

Swap your raincoat for a lab coat at Life Science Centre this Easter

Life Science Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a cracking place for a family day out during the Easter holidays, whatever the weather throws at us next!
08 Feb 2018

Go potty for poo this half-term at Life Science Centre

Life Science Centre is heading down the U-bend this February half-term (10-18 February) and hosting a fun-filled Poo Week. It’s icky fun, but jam-packed with science.
16 Jan 2018

Experience a new educational day out this New Year

Life launches a grossly-good new Science Theatre show, a new show in the planetarium and the new-and-improved Young Explorers’ Zone, with new activities installed that aim to inspire ‘creative play’ for young children.
18 Dec 2017

Northumberland youth group celebrates a cool 10 years of skating at Life Science Centre

On Friday 15 December, the ice rink at Life Science Centre hosted a special Christmas celebration, with youth groups from rural communities in the region meeting up for a skating party.
14 Dec 2017

Life has the perfect festive day out down to a science

Life Science Centre has more treats than a selection box this December, with lots of wintry activities to enjoy a fun family day out.

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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.


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

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