Life Science Centre

About

Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one ticket gets you everything, making for a great value day out! With hands-on exhibitions and a changing programme of activities throughout the year, there's always something new to experience.

Highlights include:

Wow Zone. Get hands-on with thrilling and interactive exhibits. Explore how to bend beams of light, see yourself in an infrared camera, and operate the 6-metre-tall 'Big Machine!'.

The biggest planetarium in the north. Using Digistar 7 technology - Life's planetarium system is the most advanced in the region, with state-of-the-art projectors to provide ultra-rich visuals and a truly immersive experience.

Space Zone. Here you can explore inside a mock-up model of part of the International Space Station and watch shows on the Sphere, a digital globe displaying Earth, Moon and planetary satellite imagery.

Making Studios. Where you can create, explore and tinker.

Live theatre shows. Join our science explainers for amazing live science shows full of exciting demos. -

Experiment Zone. Grab a lab coat and do experiments using real tools and materials. Work on your own, in a team, or enlist the help of a friendly science explainer.

Play Zone. Designed specifically for under 7s, there's imaginative play, a chance to build creations and some soft areas for play too, so children can play, learn and grow.

Ear defenders are available to hire from reception for both adults and children. (£10.00 refundable deposit. Subject to availability). Sensory bags are available to hire, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, a range of fidgets. (£10.00 refundable deposit. Subject to availability). A visual story and sensory map can also be picked up from reception on arrival. Carers can visit for free, however please remember to show proof of carer status at reception.

There are multiple ways to go between floors at Life, we have stairs, lifts and a ramp that circles the whole centre, so that visitors with push chairs and wheelchairs can get to and from the upper level, easily.

When is it on? 

Monday - Friday (during term time): 10:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday (during term time): 10.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Sunday (outside of term time): 10.00am - 5.00pm. 

Contact information 

Phone: 0191 243 8209

Website: https://www.life.org.uk/

Address

Life Science Centre,

Times Square,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE1 4EP

Other information 

Cost: Adult: £12.95, Adult Concession: £12.00, Child (aged 3 and above): £9.50, Child (age 2 and under): free, Carers: free