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April Pre-School Day

Special ticketed event. Free for members!
Especially for children aged 4 and under
Friday 26 April, 9:30am - 3:00pm
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Pre-school days provide the perfect opportunity for you and your little ones to try new things, make new friends and have lots of hands-on fun. They are ideal for newborns, babies, toddlers and pre-school children.

Enjoy exciting activities that have been developed with children’s physical, cognitive and social skills in mind.

Regular highlights include age-appropriate hands-on play in the Making Studios, a balancing path for adventurous walkers and immersive plus child-friendly shows in the planetarium and on our huge digital globe – the Sphere. 

Each session is different, so there’ll be new things to try each time you visit – from storytellers and crafters to artists and musicians.

Terms and conditions

A fun day out for younger children

Ticket prices

Pre-school day adult £10.50
Pre-school day adult member Free
Pre-school day carer (please bring proof) Free
Pre-school day child (aged 4 and under)* Free
*A maximum of two free children are permitted per paying adult. If you wish to bring more than two children, additional tickets must be purchased at £10.50 per ticket.

Good to know for pre-school days

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Buggy parking is available on the ground floor of the science centre.

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Lockers are also available to hire from science centre reception.

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Facilities to warm bottles and food are available in Life Café.  

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Food and drink suitable for little ones is available to buy from Life Café.  

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Members go free to all pre-school days.

‘We loved the water station and the storytelling section. There’s lots of different areas to visit.’

Rachel, visitor

‘There were so many age appropriate activities. It was perfect for both my children who are quite different.’

Jessica, visitor

‘So many wonderful activities and things to do. Literally an activity in every corner. The planetarium film was fab.’

Carol, visitor

Getting here

Life is located in Times Square, just a two minute walk from Newcastle Central train and Metro station.

Driving? Times Square Car Park is just around the corner. The sat nav reference for the car park is NE1 4AD (opposite Leonardo Hotel – formerly Jurys Inn). Look out for Centre for Life and/or Times Square Car Park signage to direct you.

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

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