Life Science Centre Ice Rink (Newcastle)

Newcastle upon Tyne · Public skating times & prices

Public skating at Life Science Centre Ice Rink (Newcastle): the next 7 days

Currently out of season The Life Science Centre's outdoor ice rink returns to Times Square in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November 2026 and runs to Sunday 3 January 2027, open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, with tickets from £15.75 booked online. Official schedule update

Address
Times Square, Life Science Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Phone
0191 243 8210
Website
life.org.uk
The open-air rink on Times Square beside the Life Science Centre building at dusk (the centre's photo, published on the Get into Newcastle page) — Life Science Centre Ice Rink (Newcastle)
The open-air rink on Times Square beside the Life Science Centre building at dusk (the centre's photo, published on the Get into Newcastle page) Photo: Life Science Centre, via Get into Newcastle (NE1) · Source
A rink steward helping a young skater with a penguin skating aid on the ice (the centre's photo, published on the Get into Newcastle page) — Life Science Centre Ice Rink (Newcastle)
A rink steward helping a young skater with a penguin skating aid on the ice (the centre's photo, published on the Get into Newcastle page) Photo: Life Science Centre, via Get into Newcastle (NE1) · Source

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

Standard tickets cost £15.75 for adults and £14.50 for under-18s, a family ticket is £49.50 and a concession (over 60s and students) £15; opening-weekend tickets are £10 and Christmas Eve costs more.

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Skates & rentals

Skating aids can be hired for £6 for children under 1.2 metres tall.

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Booking & check-in

Booking is recommended and essential at busy peak times because of the rink's popularity.

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Skating with children

There is no age limit; children aged 9 and under must be accompanied on the ice by an adult, and children aged 10 to 12 need an adult watching from the side.

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Accessibility

The rink is wheelchair accessible, but wheelchair users are advised to visit during quieter early weekend sessions; electric wheelchairs must be turned off on the ice and carers accompany wheelchair users on foot.

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