Everything is included in the price of your ticket, so you can start planning your fun-filled day out today.
Inside the science centre
A fun day out in the heart of Newcastle
Whether you’re planning a weekend day-trip activity or a holiday treat, there’s so much to explore and do. Visit the Space Zone, pop into the planetarium, watch your little ones enjoy the Play Zone or get stuck into the Making Studios. Buy a ticket, and all activities are included.
A fun day out in the heart of Newcastle
A flavour of what's included in your ticket
Take a look around
Life is home to the North's largest planetarium, which hosts a range of exciting shows.
Get crafty in the Making Studios, with a changing programme of hands-on activities.
In Brain Zone, step into an optical illusion and interact with exhibits that challenge the mind!
In the Experiment Zone, carry our practical experiments using real tools and materials.
Let your little ones explore a fascinating world designed just for them in Play Zone.
Watch shows on the Sphere, a digital globe displaying planetary satellite imagery.
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Brain Zone
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Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Experiment Zone
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Age 7+ only
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Play Zone
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Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Our Planet Earth – Gaia
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Creativity Zone
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Space Zone
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
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Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Science Now! Hub: Buzzing About Bees
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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Wow Zone
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Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Ocean Adventures A Bird’s Eye View: Sphere Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 10 minutes
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The Making Studios
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Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Fire vs Ice Live Science Show
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Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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What Santa Sees: Planetarium Show
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Festive Skies: Planetarium Show
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Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
Coming soon
Guest Maker Activity: Christmas Card Crafting
Included in science centre ticket
Age 9+ recommendation
9 and 10 December
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Guest Maker Activity: Aluminium Christmas Decorations
Included in science centre ticket
Age 9+ recommendation
16 and 17 December
Café and gift shop
Catering for hungry bellies
Food and drink can be purchased from one of our two on-site cafes. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
Take home a memento of your vist
A visit to Life wouldn’t be complete without exploring our selection of science kits, toys, books, souvenirs and gifts to suit all ages and budgets
Getting here
Life is located in Times Square, just a two minute walk form Newcastle Central train and Metro station.
Science centre map
View our science centre map to get a feel for what to expect.
Group visits
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.
School visits
Life offers exciting workshops and science centre visits for school groups from Key Stage 1-4,
Contact us
Have a question about the science centre? Our team would be happy to help.
