Important visitor information

We are back open 7 days a week. Tickets for timed slots can be purchased online in advance of your visit. Some slots will be kept free for walk-ups - but booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Our safety measures remain in place. This includes staff and visitors being asked to wear a face covering unless exempt. 

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Opening times

Tickets for timed slots can now be puchased online in advance of your visit. Some slots will be kept free for walk-ups - but booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

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

Times Square Café follows the same opening times as the Science Centre, but opens one hour earlier at 9:00am. 

Visitor feedback "We had lunch in the café, which was really nice and very good value for money. We will definitely return again soon."
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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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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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Our standard ticket price includes a donation of at least 10%. As a charity we rely on the support of our visitors more than ever in these challenging times.


If you are happy to pay this donation and say ‘yes to Gift Aid’ when prompted, we can claim money from the UK government’s Gift Aid scheme.


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