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Family Playing in Life science centre Wow Zone, having hands on fun with the big machine.
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Life Science Centre rated “best visitor experience in England”

30 October 2023

Life in Newcastle upon Tyne, has been independently rated best in England for visitor experience.

A family in the planetarium watching What Santa Sees
Family fun
Out of this world festive journey to the stars

13 October 2023

Children can explore the wonders of what Santa, in a captivating 360-degree dome show, which is part of Life’s festive package.

The rocket outside Life
Family fun
UK Space Agency to bring its ‘Space for Everyone’ STEAM tour to Newcastle

3 August 2023

The UK Space Agency will be docking its 72 ft model rocket outside Life from August 10th to August 14th.

Test your strength and lift yourself up to see the science centre from a different viewpoint on our pulley chairs.
Family fun
Life Science Centre injects £1.5million to enrich visitor experience this February half-term

31 January 2023

A range of new, exciting and interactive exhibits is landing in time for half-term.

Linda Conlon and the Queen.
Family fun
Life turns back the clock with ticket prices to help local families

6 January 2023

Life has turned back the clock to reduce tickets prices to just £5 - which is in line what they were when we opened 22 years ago in 2000.

Photo of the various exhibits included in Life Science Centre's Buzzing about Bees Hub
Family fun
Bees create a buzz in new science hub at Life

7 December 2022

‘Buzzing About Bees’ is the first theme of Life's new Science Now! Hub, which delves into topical science subjects that impact everyone.

Host assists school student on Life Science Centre's open-air ice rink.
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North East Autism Society breaking the ice for greater inclusivity in the region

7 December 2021

A group of young autistic people and their families road-tested the ice rink at Life Science Centre.