At a glance
- When
- Saturday, 21 November 2026 – Wednesday, 23 December 2026
- Age
- Ideal ages 3–10; younger and older children welcome with a ticket. Very young lap infants without a gift do not need a ticket.
- Price
- Check ticket prices with the organiser
More about prices
£25 adult and £25 child. Includes science centre admission; ice skating extra.
- Booking
- Check tickets and booking
days out attractions
About this event
Join Life’s elves as they prepare for Christmas Eve, with live science experiments adding surprises to their festive workshop show. Children meet Santa and receive a gift plus a Christmas Eve bag containing reindeer food, hot chocolate mix and a sweet treat. The visit also includes What Santa Sees, the planetarium’s full-dome journey through the Christmas night sky. It’s a Christmas outing with a science-centre twist, aimed especially at ages 3–10, although younger and older children can attend with the appropriate ticket. Science centre admission is included, so leave time to explore around your booked Santa slot. The Play Zone is closed during the event, and ice skating is charged separately. For a late session, arrive earlier to make use of the centre before it closes.
Dates and times
Saturday, 21 November 2026 – Wednesday, 23 December 2026
Event date range. Check the organiser for individual dates and times.
More to know
- Location
- Life Science Centre
- Accessibility
- Upper level of Life; relaxed and BSL sessions offered separately.
Address: Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EP
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