Attraction · Newcastle upon Tyne
Life Science Centre
An indoor science attraction in Newcastle with a Space Zone, domed planetarium, Play Zone and Making Studios.
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Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
A city-centre hotel near Newcastle Central Station, Life Science Centre and Discovery Museum. Accommodation is combined with the Bar and Grill and options for lighter meals. Room configurations and package inclusions vary, so check the specification of your booking and discuss access requirements before travelling. Parking has its own hotel-specific arrangements.
Plan your visit →The County Hotel
A historic Newcastle hotel dating from 1874, directly opposite the main railway station. Its location provides a convenient city-centre accommodation base for visitors arriving by train. Rooms and event or dining arrangements have separate specifications. Confirm the room configuration, included services and any access needs before making a reservation.
Plan your visit →Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
A hotel on Newcastle Quayside with many rooms overlooking the River Tyne. The property includes the Quay 7 restaurant and on-site parking through its own arrangements. Views and facilities vary by room category. Check the selected room, dining availability, parking charges and access requirements before booking a city stay.
Plan your visit →St Sushi Westgate
A Japanese restaurant and takeaway on Westgate Road in Newcastle. Its published schedule varies between weekday evenings and longer weekend service, with Monday closure. Diners can reserve a table, while takeaway orders have separate arrangements. Check the current Japanese menu, table availability and collection times before visiting this branch.
Plan your visit →Blackfriars Restaurant
A restaurant within a former friary refectory in Newcastle, serving seasonal British food using local suppliers. Booths, stained-glass windows and the historic dining-room setting distinguish it from an ordinary high-street restaurant. It closes on most bank holidays. Check the current menu, opening and booking arrangements before planning lunch or dinner.
Plan your visit →Simla
An Indian restaurant in the pedestrianised Quayside area of Newcastle. Its menu draws on established dishes from across the Indian subcontinent, within a refurbished dining space. The family business has operated under the Simla name since 1981. Check the current menu, table arrangements and any dietary needs before planning lunch or dinner.
Plan your visit →Discovery Museum
Explore Tyneside history in Newcastle. Free entry, with donations welcome. The museum remains open during roof restoration work. Map pin marks the site; follow the operator’s visitor-entrance directions.
Plan your visit →Newcastle Castle
Explore the Castle Keep and Black Gate at the historic site that gave Newcastle its name. Passageways, chambers and interpretation explain the site's Roman, medieval and later history, with city views from the roof. Access involves historic stairs and different building spaces. Check the current ticket and accessibility information before planning a visit.
Plan your visit →The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
A music venue on Gateshead Quayside with a programme spanning orchestral music, concerts and opportunities to make music. Classes, ensembles and SEND provision have their own arrangements alongside public performances. This listing marks the venue, rather than promising a performance at every visit. Check the live programme, tickets and building opening hours before travelling.
Plan your visit →Life After-Hours 2026
Life Science Centre opens for a kid-free evening with hands-on exhibits, a presenter-led planetarium show and dinosaur-themed sessions. A pay bar offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Check the adult admission rules and reserve the after-hours ticket rather than buying an ordinary daytime visit.
Plan your visit →Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink at Life 2026
Life's real-ice rink returns to Times Square for the festive season. Sessions last around an hour including skate fitting, with about forty-five minutes on the ice. Book ahead to secure a space and dress warmly for an outdoor visit; check holiday session times.
Plan your visit →The Santa Experience: Operation Christmas Eve 2026
Meet Santa and join an elf workshop with live festive science experiments at Life. Children receive a gift and a Christmas Eve bag. The booking includes science-centre entry that day, making this a longer family visit rather than just a Santa appointment.
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About this place
An indoor science attraction in Newcastle with a Space Zone, domed planetarium, Play Zone and Making Studios. The operator includes its exhibits, shows and activities in the science-centre ticket. It also runs separate evening and seasonal programmes. Check the current daily timetable and age guidance for activities when planning a family visit.
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- Address
- Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Indoors
Source details checked on 2 October 2026.
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Listings within 20 miles of Life Science Centre. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Life Science Centre
- Leonardo Hotel NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.1 miles
- The County HotelNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.2 miles
- Copthorne Hotel NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.3 miles
Places to eat near Life Science Centre
- St Sushi WestgateNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.2 miles
- Blackfriars RestaurantNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.3 miles
- SimlaNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.5 miles
Attractions near Life Science Centre
- Discovery MuseumNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.2 miles
- Newcastle CastleNewcastle upon Tyne · 0.4 miles
- The Glasshouse International Centre for MusicGateshead · 0.8 miles
Events near Life Science Centre
- Life After-Hours 2026Newcastle upon Tyne · 0.0 miles
- Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink at Life 2026Newcastle upon Tyne · 0.0 miles
- The Santa Experience: Operation Christmas Eve 2026Newcastle upon Tyne · 0.0 miles
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