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Hitch a ride to the stars and beyond at the Life Science Centre. Here your kids can learn loads about the weird world of science and even conduct their own experiments! Sound good? At Life Science Centre curious explorers of all ages are welcome to get hands-on and have fun with lots of interactive activities on offer. The purpose is to inspire everyone in North East England to explore and enjoy science and to discover its relevance to their own lives.
If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Newcastle upon Tyne , Tyne and Wear then you can visit Life Science Centre . Life Science Centre is one of the places in Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
Pop-Up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Explore pop-up play areas designed especially for our youngest visitors. Fun, hands-on activities include rocket building, measuring and creating a giant marble run!
Play Zone
Let your little ones explore a fascinating world designed just for them. Here they can create make believe meals and entertain in the mini- kitchen and café and learn to recycle everything (it’s never too early to save the planet!)
Space Zone
It’s easy to forget we live on a spinning rock that is whizzing through space. Our Space Zone brings space close to home: find out how we’re already using space technology in our everyday lives and discover how the future of space exploration is being shaped right here in the north east of England.
Planeterium
Enjoy this award-winning new planetarium show with amazing visuals and lovely narration courtesy of actress Emily Watson. Travel to the Arctic and Antarctic to explore how icy ecosystems thrive and discover how their survival is closely connected with yours! Then, journey into space and be wowed by the ice worlds of our solar system.
Schools' programme
The science centre and lab spaces are open for schools to visit and enjoy. Over the past year, we’ve developed a brand new programme of workshops and story-telling sessions. We promise exciting, relevant, and interactive STEM experiences that cannot be replicated in the classroom.
Price: Paid
Price Details
General Admssion
Family of 2 (Max. 1 adult) £22.50
Family of 3 (Max. 2 adults) £31.00
Family of 4 (Max. 2 adults) £39.00
Family of 5 (Max. 2 adults) £47.50
Adult (Aged 18 and over) £18.00
Concession (Over 60s, Students) £14.25
Child (Aged 5-17) £9.50
Child (Aged 4 and under) £0.00
Schools
Science Centre (visit only): £6.00 per pupil
Workshop and Science Centre visit: £10.00 per pupil
Workshop only: £5.00 per pupil
KS4 and post 16 workshop: £200.00 (full class up to 24) or £100 (half class up to 12 )
Science Centre add-on: £5.00 per pupil
Teachers and adult helpers: FREE
Post-visit resource - I'm a scientist (online) sessions: £30.00 per class
The tickets can be bought both though Online and Offline mode. Guest can make there booking online be visiting on the website and also can go directly to the center for there booking. For latest price update, deals, offers, discount codes, please check the website as below:
Offer Birthday Parties: Yes
Birthday Party Details
Birthday Parties
Price: £15.00 per child. 1 adult can come free with every 4 children, additional adults pay normal admission.
Welcome and check-in from one of our hosts.
Time to explore the science centre.
Make (and take home) activity in the Making Studios led by one of the Life team. Choose from making an amazing crown or a self-portrait made from string (further details below).
A two-course meal: guests can choose from delicious mains and desserts on the day. (Please let the bookings team know of any special dietary requirements including allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. Sample menu below.)
You are welcome to bring your own birthday cake. Party bags are available to pre order from £4.00 per bag. You can also pre-order drinks and snacks for the grown-ups in the party e.g. sandwiches, muffins, hot drinks. Just let our bookings team know.
Paper invitations to send to your party guests – we'll post these out to you once booking is confirmed.
Monday - Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm (recommended last entry 3:00pm)
Address: Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4EP, England
Post Code: NE1 4EP
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
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