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Life Science Centre, Newcastle
Free child entry at the Life Science Centre, Newcastle.Life Science Centre
Exhibitions, events, theatre shows and the biggest planetarium in the North- all included in the price of admission!*
Have you come to Life yet? We're an award-winning science centre full of exciting exhibitions, activities and events for all ages. Our programme changes regularly so there's always a new reason to visit. And remember-everything is included in the price of admission.
(*Excluding Skating@Life which runs until February 27 2011).
Highlights at Life:
Have you come to Life yet? We're an award-winning science centre full of exciting exhibitions, activities and events for all ages. Our programme changes regularly so there's always a new reason to visit. And remember-everything is included in the price of admission.
(*Excluding Skating@Life which runs until February 27 2011).
Highlights at Life:
- Experience our stunning planetarium - the biggest in the North
- Join our inspiring Science Explainers doing demonstrations in a live science theatre show
- Have the ride of your life on our motion simulator (minimum height requirement: 4 feet)
- Let your little ones explore their creativity - and have fun - in our NEW under 7s play area
- Delve into our fabulous exhibitions including 'Human Life' which explores where we came from, the amazing world in which we live today and what the future could have in store for us.
Life Science Centre
Opening Times and Dates of attraction
- Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm
- Sunday 11am - 6pm
For Skating@Life opening hours, please check the website.
Website address
www.life.org.ukConnections
Directions to the nearest train station
From Newcastle stationLife Science Centre is just a few minutes walk from Newcastle Central Station. On exiting the Station, turn left and you’ll see the big Life sign at the top of Times Square. Walk under the sign and you'll see the Science Centre at the bottom of the square.
Regular Northern Rail services operate to Newcastle from any of the stations below - please click on the relevant station name to plan your journey.
Alternatively, click here to plan a journey to Newcastle from any station
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