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Christmas Events in Newcastle

See our upcoming 2024 Christmas activities, featuring ice skating, Santa experience and more.

Santa sat looking up in Life Science Centre's planetarium portrait

Little ones can join Santa and enjoy an exciting festive show in the Planetarium as part of a unique Christmas event. Plus, our popular open-air ice rink returns in November.

This winter, enjoy magical experiences that you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle!

Brother and sister on Life's ice rink over the festive period with santa hats.

Pre-book some festive fun at Life!

Overhead photo of Life Science Centre's outdoor icerink with skaters in Newcastle.
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Ice Skating
Special ticketed event. Member discounts apply.
For all ages
Saturday 9 November – Sunday 5 January 2025
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Santa and Twinkle the Elf during live science demonstration with hoover.
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The Santa Experience
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Various dates in November and December 2024
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Fisheye still from The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Show.
Sold out
The Dark Side of the Moon December 360° immersive dome shows
Special ticketed event
13+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Various dates available
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Handmade printed tote bag made during Life Science Centre crafting workshop.
On now
Festive Tote Bag Printing Workshop
Included in science centre ticket
Age 9+ recommendation
Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December 2024
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Hand made green earring made during Life Science Centre crafting workshop.
Coming soon
Festive Bespoke Jewellery Workshop
Included in science centre ticket
Age 9+ recommendation
Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December 2024
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Three women on ice rink in winter clothing laughing and talking.
Coming soon
Ice Skating 21-24 December
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Saturday 21 December – Tuesday 24 December 2024
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Hand painted design of flowers made during Life Science Centre festive workshop.
Coming soon
Festive Glass Painting Workshop
Included in science centre ticket
Age 9+ recommendation
Saturday 21 December and Sunday 22 December 2024
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Women Wearing Cowgirl Hats During Taylor Swift Night At Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink
Coming soon
Skate it Off!
Special ticketed event. Member discounts apply.
For all ages
Friday 3 January, 5:30pm and 6:30pm
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Over the winter period we’ll have lots of festive fun for families including a live science show and special making activities.

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Make a day of it and visit the science centre!

Two children with the assistance of Explainer enjoying a festive craft making activity inside the science centre.

See our festive flyer