Centre for Life
A hands-on science centre beside Central Station, with a planetarium, a 4D cinema and interactive experiment areas. In winter, the square in front becomes an ice rink.
Centre for Life combines a research institute with a public science centre focused on interactive experiences. Exhibits cover the human body and genetics, and there are hands-on laboratories, planetarium dome films and motion simulation experiences. It is ideal for half a day with children. From November to January, Times Square in front of the centre is set up as Newcastle’s most popular outdoor ice rink. Adult tickets cost about £17 and can be used for multiple visits within the same year. It is a 3-minute walk from Central Station.
Opening hours
10:00-18:00 (Sun from 11:00)
Nearby sights
- Discovery Museum
- Grainger Market
- St James' Park
- Grey Street & Grey's Monument
- St Nicholas Cathedral
- Newcastle Castle
- Laing Art Gallery
- Tyne Bridge