Throughout the festive season, Newcastle’s Life Science Centre has lots of Christmas themed activities for the family to enjoy!
Festive fun this winter
Make magical memories over the holidays in Newcastle!
Step in from the winter chill, explore, have fun and enjoy quality time together as a family.
PLUS! Our popular open-air ice rink is back to enjoy (separate charges apply).
Make magical memories over the holidays in Newcastle!
Festive highlights in the science centre
- Journey to the North Pole and explore the wonders of What Santa Sees when he takes to the sky on Christmas Eve, in a captivating 360° immersive dome show.
- Create your own unique creation to take home in The Making Studios. Perfect for a beautiful decoration or festive gift!
- Explore shining lights and reflections in Experiment Zone (ages 7+).
- Enjoy our Lightbox exhibition: light up the dark days with these spectacular, interactive displays that you won’t find anywhere else
- Nurture your young explorers in Play Zone a fascinating world where little ones can build, create, and learn.
- Find out what it’s like to be an astronaut in Space Zone.
- See how easy is it to be tricked in a NEW live show. Can you find the fake?
Open-air ice rink
Make a day of it and combine your science centre visit with a whirl on our open-air ice rink!
Separate admission fees apply.
Included in your science centre ticket
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Brain Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Experiment Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ only
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Hello World
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Play Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Our Planet Earth – Gaia
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Hands-on Exhibits and LEGO® Wall
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Space Zone
Included in science centre ticket
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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Wow Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
On now
Science Now! Hub: Growing our Future
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
On now
Find the Fake Live Science Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
Coming soon
What Santa Sees 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
Café and gift shop
Catering for hungry bellies
Food and drink can be purchased from our two on-site cafe. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
Take home a memento of your visit
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.
Contact us
Have a question about any of our festive events? Our team would be happy to help.
