Newcastle's Life Science Centre (Life) has announced it is cutting entry fees for those on Universal Credit in a bid to make the fun education on offer accessible for more families. The scheme will run for a month, with heavily-discounted tickets.
From Monday 24 August to Wednesday 30 September, anyone eligible for Universal Credit can enjoy a full day of science-fuelled fun at a reduced rate of £5 per ticket, with an option to buy for themselves and for up to five others. That means a group of six can enjoy everything Life has to offer for just £30.
Previous scheme proved popular
The Centre for Life had previously trialled a Universal Credit scheme last summer, which proved to be popular for many. 40% of daily visitors used the offer, 83% of whom were first-time visitors to Life.
A visitor who took advantage of the offer last year said, “Being a single parent who is lucky enough to get all the holidays off from work, I struggle to entertain the children every day. This is a fantastic offer which helps parents like myself give our children a great experience and day out.”
Response to cost-of-living pressures
The Universal Credit scheme is being reintroduced in response to the cost-of-living pressures that many households are facing across the North East and beyond. It builds on the Centre's ethos to make science accessible to as many people as possible.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a full day of activities included with admission, from immersive exhibitions and live science shows to 360° degree shows in the Planetarium and creative making activities.
Highlights and ticket details
A highlight this summer is The Great Dinosaur Escape, which has been attracting record-breaking visitor numbers since opening. The North’s biggest collection of moving dinosaurs features more than 25 dinosaurs, including a towering 9-metre T.rex, a baby Stegosaurus, and plenty more prehistoric legends.
Visitors can also explore Lightbox exhibition, a space filled with light, sound and water phenomena, including Europe’s highest tornado tower. In Wow Zone, families can try out engaging exhibits like the Big Machine and pulley chair races, while Space Zone features a replica of the International Space Station.
Reduced Universal Credit tickets can be purchased on the website from today or in person on arrival at the science centre reception from 24 August. Prospective visitors are advised that Universal Credit tickets cannot be bought in conjunction with other offers, discounts or promotions. Proof of eligibility may be required at reception in order to book the discounted tickets.
