Closure reminder!🚨 The outdoor ice rink has closed for the season, and the science centre is temporarily closed for essential maintenance and team training. We’ll reopen on Saturday, 1 February 2025. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back next month!

We're back and we can't wait to welcome you back into the science centre! From 10.00am today, visit us for loads of new hands-on activities ✨

Join Our Team!   We’re looking for a Head of Facilities to ensure the smooth running of our diverse property portfolio, valued at around £100m.   This is a unique opportunity to manage a mix of visitor attractions, offices, laboratories, clinical areas, and event spaces. Your work will help provide a first-class experience for everyone who visits or works with us.   📅 Closing Date: 20 January 2025   Interested? Find out more and apply ��

✨ Closure reminder ✨ There’s still time to enjoy some holiday fun this weekend - whether it’s gliding on our outdoor ice rink or exploring the science centre, but don’t wait too long! The ice rink closes for the season on Monday 6 January, and the science centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 6 January to Friday 31 January inclusive, for essential maintenance and team training.

Congratulations to Professor Alison Murdoch who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her services to fertility treatment 🎉 Professor Murdoch was head of the NHS Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life (@NewcastleFert) and remains a great ambassador and friend of Life.

Kick off the new year with a treat – skate for half-price this January before our festive ice rink closes for the season. Don’t miss your last chance! ⛸️ ⏳ 🎫 Use code NEWYEAR50 when booking online. Valid from 2-5 January inclusive. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer including membership discounts. Only available for online tickets.

RT @scienceatlife: Here’s an early Christmas treat for you! 😍 Visit the science centre for half-price over the holidays before our festiv…

Here’s an early Christmas treat for you! 😍 Visit the science centre for half-price over the holidays before our festive activities come to an end! 🎄 ✨ 🎫 Use code FESTIVE50 when booking online. Valid from 27 December until 5 January inclusive. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Only available for online tickets.

🎄 Seasonal Opening Hours 🎄 We'd recommend pre-booking tickets for the science centre and ice rink during this period to avoid disappointment.

@banksylou Hi Louise - sorry about that. Please email info@life.org.uk with your booking reference number and they will be able to assist. Thanks

@banksylou Hi Louise - we emailed all those who had booked tickets for Saturday, 8 December. If you're unable to make any of the available dates between now and Sunday 5 January, please respond to the email and our team will be able to assist. Thanks, Nathan

@Elsmith40165705 Hi El, thanks for your message. Unfortunately, we are unable to find the artists details, however if we come across them, we'll let you know :) Thanks

We have decided to reopen the ice rink from 12.30pm today.  We will continue to monitor the weather and the condition of the ice, and we will be in touch with bookers directly if any further sessions are impacted.

What Santa Sees, our festive fulldome show, blends Christmas magic with astronomy and is captivating audiences worldwide. Praised as "magical" and "stunning," it’s now featured in planetaria from Lithuania to the USA🎅📍 Read the story 👇

Calling North East STEM professionals! We’re looking for people using STEM skills in their jobs or studies to join online Q&A sessions with school students. 📅 Sessions run 13–24 Jan and 10–21 Feb Details 👇

JOY throws the spotlight on the origins of IVF and the world’s first IVF baby– a subject close to our hearts at Life, home to the world-leading @NewcastleFert 💙 Who has seen the film? Let us know your thoughts! 👇

When you do a full lap of the rink without falling over ⛸