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Prices and booking

A typical school visit includes time in the science centre plus a workshop – or you can opt for a workshop or a science centre visit only.

We’ll provide you with an itinerary when you arrive which is tailored to the learner level and focus of your group, and will also include your lunch break, so you don’t miss a thing! Life can provide lunch packages for your group, or you can bring packed lunches. Storage for belongings and any packed lunches will be provided on arrival, and there will be space for you to eat your lunch too. Our team can answer your science questions and help with activities on the day.

Please note: we cannot guarantee that you will be able to visit all areas on your visit. Please tell us if there are any particular areas you want to be included at the time of booking.

Explainer Delivering A Schools' Workshop To Students At Life Science Centre.

Prices (excludes seasonal festive period)

We allow a ratio of 1 adult to every 5 children for most groups. Additional adults over this ratio will be charged. In the case of SEN groups, we may offer further free adult support on request – please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Keep scrolling down to see details of our festive prices.

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Workshop and Science Centre visit

£11.00 per pupil

Workshop only

£5.50 per pupil

Science Centre

(visit only)

£6.50 per pupil

KS4 and post 16 workshop (excluding PCR)

£210.00

(full class up to 24)

£105.00

(half class up to 12)

KS4 and post 16 PCR workshop

£250.00

(full class up to 24)

£125.00

(half class up to 12)

Seasonal festive prices from 11 November

Winter package

Science centre visit and skate session

£13.00 per pupil

Winter package and workshop

Science centre visit, skate session and workshop.

£16.00 per pupil

The Santa Experience

£25 per child

Includes gift from Santa, hot chocolate and sweet treat

£25 per adult

Includes free drink (hot chocolate, tea or coffee and sweet treat)

Exclusive ice rink hire

Up to 100 skaters

£1,200

KS4 and post 16 workshop

Excluding PCR

£210.00

(full class up to 24)

£105.00

(half class up to 12)

KS4 and post 16 PCR workshop

£250.00

(full class up to 24)

£125.00

(half class up to 12)

Useful info

Lunch packages

Life can provide lunch packages for your group, or students can bring their own.

Storage

Storage for belongings and packed lunches will be provided on arrival.

Risk assessment

Download our risk assessment before your school trip.

Drop-off area

We have a coach drop-off area located at the back of our building.

Life is situated within the Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Depending on how you are travelling to Life, there may be associated CAZ charges to be aware of. More information can be found on the Newcastle Council website. The Tyne Bridge is undergoing long term improvements from January 2024 and this is likely to lead to delays. Please factor in extra time to accommodate any traffic problems.

What other teachers say…

“Staff were there, ready for our arrival. Cages were ready and prepared for us along with a schedule for our visit. Very professional.”

Fairview Primary School

“Warm welcome, great instructions and thorough plan for the day.”

Oxbridge Lane Primary School

“Well thought out – tables for lunches were available (and close to the toilets), small activities on offer to keep them engaged.”

Front Street Primary School