Life Science Centre
Life is an award-winning Science Centre which is full of exciting exhibitions and activities, complete with Life’s Science Explainers - a key part of every visit. They present shows in the Life Theatre and are on hand around the Centre to help you get the most out of your visit. Life is also home to the region’s biggest planetarium theatre and a 3D motion simulator ride.
As well as a programme of touring exhibitions – Feel the Force and Medieval Machines being the next exciting and hands-on exhibitions due to arrive at the centre in November '09 – Life features a permanent exhibition that tells the story of human life, including evolution and explores how we are affected by contemporary science issues.
During the winter months Life also has an open-air ice skating rink situated in Times Square outside the centre. This is a great opportunity to get your skates on and take part or simply to spectate with a hot drink from the attached café.
Vaqas Accreditation
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Opening Times
| 01/01/2010 - 01/01/2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9.95 per ticket type |
| Child | £6.95 per ticket type |
| Child(4 and under) | Free |
| Concession | £7.95 per ticket type |
| Family | £27.80 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). Easily reached from the A1M, A69, A184, A1058 and A167. Follow signs for Newcastle Central Station and Metro Radio Arena.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Newcastle Central Station. Turn left at the station and you will see the Centre straight ahead. From all buses into Newcastle City Centre, head towards Central Station. Life Centre is a 2 minute walk from the station.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - £1 per hour
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Mad Pursuits Cafe seating 160 and Times Square Cafe seating 65 people.
- Picnic Site - Packed lunched area and outside seating.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-3 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted - Please ring in advance
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 200
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - 1 in 10 free. Free coach parking, free booking essential
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted - 8 meeting rooms available - upto 440 delegates per room.
Life Science Centre
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP
Tel: +44 0191 243 8210
Fax: +44 0191 243 8201
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