Important visitor information

Life Science Centre is open on weekends only until Saturday 23 October, and then we're back open 7 days. Tickets for timed slots can be purchased online in advance of your visit. Some slots on the afternoon will be kept free for walk-ups - but booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

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

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Tickets and membership

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

Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £34.00

Adult £15.00

Child aged 5-17 £8.00

Child aged 4 and under FREE
Maximum of 3 children per paying adult

Concession £11.00
 

Please note: Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Family £33.50

Adult £11.50

Concession £10.50

Child £9.00

Child (4 and under) £4.00

Skating Aid £5.00

(Excludes Christmas Eve)
 
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Purchase a combined science centre and skating ticket and save! Customers can pre-book online by selecting a like for like ticket and the discount will be automatically applied at basket stage. 


Family £48.00

Adult £19.00

Concession £17.00

Child £14.00

Child (4 and under) £4.00
Life is a great place for groups of all sizes to spend a day and take part in some fun science activities! If you're bringing 20 people or more, it's best to book in advance.
 

Science centre booking rates 

Adult group rate (inc. concessions)

£8.00 per person

Child group rate

£6.00 per person
 

Skating booking rates 

Adult group rate 

£9.50 per person

Concession group rate 

£8.50 per person

Child group rate

£7.00 per person

Child (4 and under)group rate

£3.00 per person
 

To make a group booking or to discuss your requirements please call our bookings hotline

(0191) 243 8223 

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Important information

We’ll be refreshing our annual membership programme in April 2022.

In the short term, visitors are welcome to purchase an annual membership but before doing so, please be aware of the following:

  • There are no extra discounts associated with the membership at present

  • Life will be closed on weekdays from Monday 6 September – Friday 22 October. From Saturday 23 October we'll be open seven days a week. 

  • In the case of any COVID-related closure, Life can not extend your membership to cover these days

If you’re still interested in buying a membership with the above terms, pricing can be found below.

 

Membership prices

  • Adult (aged 18 and over) £39
  • Child (aged 5 - 17) £21
  • Child (4 and under) FREE
  • Concession (OAP, student or unwaged) £32
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children) £94
  • Extra child (added to family membership - maximum of 3 extra children)£11
 

Try before you buy!

Become a member on the day you visit and we’ll deduct your admission price off the cost of your membership. Terms and conditions apply.

Memberships are not available online, please buy on arrival at reception. 

Everything's included in your ticket

Your science centre day ticket gives you access to ALL activities inside Life. There are no extra fees for exhibitions or for entry to the live science shows, so you can relax and explore EVERYTHING that Life has to offer with no hidden charges. 

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Visitor feedback "Excellent value, with no extra costs added on. It's easy to spend a full day here."
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Our location

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

0191 243 8210
info@life.org.uk

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Science centre opening times

Saturday - Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm (recommended last entry: 3:00pm)
From Sat 23 October: back open 7 days a week

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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Due to the government imposed lockdown, Life Science Centre is currently closed. Choose a date

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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