Enjoy a fun-filled birthday experience in Newcastle.
Kids birthday parties
Looking for kids parties in Newcastle that are easy to organise and packed with things to do?
Celebrate at Life and enjoy a birthday experience filled with hands-on activities, live science, and time to explore the science centre together.
From creative making sessions to Planetarium shows and interactive exhibits, your group will have a full itinerary planned by our team – with plenty of flexibility to make the day your own.
Plus from 28 March, birthday parties will include full access to The Great Dinosaur Escape – a prehistoric experience perfect for dino-obsessed kids.
What's included
🎈 Welcome and check-in with a dedicated host
🧪 A planned itinerary of shows and activities, plus free time to explore the science centre
🎨 A make-and-take activity in the Making Studios, led by the Life team
🍕 A meal for each child (please share any dietary requirements at the time of booking)
🎂 You’re welcome to bring your own birthday cake
🎁 Optional party bags available to pre-order from £5 per bag
☕ Pre-order drinks and snacks for grown-ups, including sandwiches, muffins and hot drinks
🎫 Your party also includes science centre admission for the day, so guests can stay and explore even after the main celebration ends.
Our birthday packages just got dino-mite
From 28 March – 27 September 2026, birthday parties include full access to The Great Dinosaur Escape – the North’s biggest collection of moving dinosaurs. Meet a three-tonne T-Rex, spot a baby Stegosaurus and explore 25 animatronic dinosaurs across the centre.
Follow the trail to become a Dino Ranger, catch The Dino Show and discover how fossils and asteroid impacts reveal life in prehistoric times.
Our birthday packages just got dino-mite
Make an enquiry
Price: £20.00 per child. 1 adult can come for free with each child, additional adults pay normal admission.
To book: call the team on (0191) 243 8223.
Key information
📍 Location: Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne
👧 Ages 5–11
👥 Minimum 12 children
⏰ Recommended duration: 3 hours (including time for food). Guests are welcome to stay longer and continue exploring.
💷 £20.00 per child (One adult can attend free per child. Additional adults pay normal admission).
♿ Please let the team know about any access requirements when booking.
Key information
Making activity options
Choose from one of three making activities exclusively for your group!
Crown making
Each party guest will make themselves a King or Queen (or Court Jester) for the day by fashioning a crown to perfectly fit their head. Stand out with sleek designs and fantastic embellishments that will turn heads on the bus home.
This crown is only an example – yours might look completely different!
String selfie-portrait
Each party guest creates a self-portrait from string. The string is then painted which allows a perfect print of the portrait to be transferred onto posh paper. Ideal to pop into party bags to take home.
Dino pets
New for 2026! Each guest can make and take home their very own dinosaur pet! Start with an empty egg carton and experiment with googly eyes, glue, scissors, and shapes to turn it into a unique prehistoric pal.
Feedback from happy party-goers…
“We had such a wonderful party – my daughter and all her friends had the best time. Everything was organised so well and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful.”
Jordanna
“We had a wonderful time on Saturday. My daughter and her gang had a truly wonderful birthday experience. All the parents were sooo impressed by everything that was done for us from arrival to exit. I loved the itinerary and the storage box! The shows were great. The kids loved making the crowns and the food was delicious. 5 Stars all round!”
Diarmuid
“Having access to the full centre was amazing and the staff were brilliant!”
Lisa