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23rd January 2026
Public Vote Open to Crown North East’s Best Event
Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one ticket gets you everything, making for a great value day out!
With hands-on exhibitions and a changing programme of activities throughout the year, there’s always something new to experience.
Highlights include:
- Discover Lightbox, an exciting collection of hands-on exhibits. Stir up a storm in the tallest tornado tower in Europe, move your body to play with digital water and make glowing shapes with an 8-metre-high ‘string’ of light.
- Get hands-on with thrilling and interactive exhibits in Wow Zone. See yourself in an infrared camera and operate the 6-metre-tall ‘Big Machine!’.
- Watch immersive 360° domeshows in the biggest planetarium in the North, including Life: The Greatest Story, which takes you on a journey from the origins of Earth to the search for extra-terrestrial life.
- Walk in the steps of astronauts and explore inside a mock-up model of the International Space Station in Space Zone.
- Under 7s can nurture their inner explorer in our Play Zone, a fascinating world where little ones can take the lead and set their imaginations free.
Just for under 7s. Nurture your young explorers in our newly reimagined Play Zone, a fascinating world where little ones can take the lead and set their imaginations free. There are extra pop-up play areas designed especially for our youngest visitors and discovery backpacks to help carers and younger visitors make the most of their visit!
Some age restrictions apply. See website for details
From November to January, Life hosts an outdoor ice rink in Times Square, just outside the Science Centre (Separate prices apply).
