See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities.
What's on in Newcastle
Coming soon
Ice Skating – Relaxed Sessions
Enjoy a whirl on our open-air ice rink, just with a few festive tweaks to cater for people with sensory needs.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Various Sundays available
Coming soon
The Santa Experience – Relaxed Sessions
Our popular Santa Experience with a few festive tweaks for people with sensory needs.
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 27 November and Sunday 7 December
Coming soon
The Santa Experience for schools and nurseries
This Christmas school groups enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else!
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Various dates in November and December 2025
On now
Queen Heaven 360° July immersive dome shows
Enjoy legendary rock band Queen’s hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium.
Special ticketed event
13+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Various dates in July 2025
Explore our science centre activities online!
Check out our online activities and resources to see some familiar faces from our team demonstrating fun and educational activities you can try at home.
Conduct your own experiments. Play fun science games. Get creative. Find out about local scientists and the work they do.
