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Life Science Centre

Bring out your inner scientist!

The Centre for Life, venue for #MozParty Newcastle

This award winning Science Centre based in Times Square next to the Central Station has a wide range of attractions including a science theatre, a 4D motion ride, a large planetarium and a curiousity zone.

The fun, hands-on exhibits are designed to bring out the inner scientist in visitors which, together with a special area for under sevens, provide interest for the whole family.

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Times Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 4EP

+440191 243 8200

Life Sciences Museum

Entry prices

Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00 & Sun 11.00-18.00.

China Town & Blackfriars Sights

Kids & Families

Blackfriars & Chinatown In-a-Day

The City Walls, China Town & a couple of Museums

Text © Paul Shawcross

Image by Doug Belshaw