Life Science Centre

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Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP

Tel: +44 0191 243 8200

Add Life Science Centre to your Itinerary

A man and a child playing in a replica of the International Space Station at the Life Science Centre.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult (18 and over)£13.50 per ticket type
Carer (Proof needed) /Children (aged 2 and under)Free
Children (aged 5 - 17)£10.00 per ticket type
Concession (OAP, student or unwaged)£12.50 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Video

  • Life Science Centre 4D Ride

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
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Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorth East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008
  • Visit England Code of Practice 2014
  • Regional and MiscellaneousUse our Loos Use our Loos 2011
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorth East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver 2014
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorth East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

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.

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - £1 per hour

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

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

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.

Access Information

Map & Directions

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.

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