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A visit to Life is a great day out for the whole family in Newcastle upon Tyne!

There’s plenty to do inside the Science Centre, and everything’s included in your Science Centre ticket price:

  • Permanent and temporary exhibitions for all ages.
  • A range of films and live events in Britain’s most popular planetarium.
  • Live shows and demos in our Science Theatre.
  • The region’s only 4D Motion Ride with a changing programme of 4D adventures!
  • The Young Explorers’ Zone especially for under 7s.
  • Additional workshops and activities at weekends and during school holidays.

Life also offer a varied programme of unique special events for all ages, from adult events to pre-school days.

From November – February annually Life is home to Newcastle’s only outdoor ice rink.

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Life Science Centre
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP

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