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Festive fun at Life winter 2026

See what’s on over the Christmas period at Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.

Family enjoying a festive planetarium show in Life Science Centre.

Families are invited to step in from the winter chill, explore, have fun and enjoy quality time together. 

Plus, there’s the option to enjoy a skate on our outdoor ice rink or meet Santa! (separate charges apply)

Take a look at Life's festive family experiences this winter.

Father and daughter completing festive experiment at Life Science Centre in Newcastle.

Take a look at our festive family experiences this winter.

  • It’s your last chance to see our huge collection of moving dinosaurs in The Great Dinosaur Escape!
  • 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.
  • Take part in hands-on experiments 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 els
  • 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?

Included in your science centre ticket

Young visitor enjoying Life Science Centre's trap door exhibit.
On now
Brain Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Father And Daughter enjoying the colour wall in Hello World
On now
Hello World
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Toddler climbing in soft play area inside science centre.
On now
Play Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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two-visitors-sat-underneath-Gaia-a-large-replica-of-Earth-at-the-entrance-of-the-science-centre
On now
Our Planet Earth – Gaia
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Life Science Centre visitor wearing a coloured hat and pulling a face in the photo booth.
On now
Hands-on Exhibits and LEGO® Wall
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Girl Stood Underneath Astronaut Model With Her Face Projected Onto The Screen.
On now
Space Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
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Two boys working together to assemble a rocket using large bricks in Life Science Centre's Space Zone.
On now
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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Test your strength and lift yourself up to see the science centre from a different viewpoint on our pulley chairs.
On now
Wow Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Overhead shot of santa flying over Newcastle skyline during 'What Santa Sees' planetarium show.
Coming soon
What Santa Sees 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Café and gift shop

Family enjoying a hot drink in Times Square Cafe Bar at Life Science Centre.

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.

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Two children in Life Science Centre's gift shop looking at boxed actvity for sale with father.

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.

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