Life Science Centre and Outdoor Ice Rink
With hands-on exhibitions and a changing programme of activities throughout the year, there’s always something new to experience.
Right now, you can experience The Great Dinosaur Escape as part of your day out.
Become a Dino Ranger and wander among colossal animatronic dinosaurs – follow the trail and use facts to crack a code, encountering fossils, live shows and more along the way!
- Meet a three‑tonne T. rex, a baby Stegosaurus and many more prehistoric beasts.
- Follow the trail around the centre and hunt down the dinosaur escapees!
- Discover how fossils help us learn about life in the prehistoric times.
- Find out what a real dinosaur might have sounded like in The Dino Show.
- Investigate the impact of asteroids in our Experiment Zone (7+).
Use online discount code UTILITA20 for 20% off science centre admission.
Applies to day tickets only and excludes special events such as Pre-School Days. Cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Subject to availability. See life.org.uk for full terms and conditions.
Don’t miss their outdoor ice rink
Opens Saturday 7 November 2026 for 8 weeks
Situated in Times Square, just outside the science centre, the rink, made of real ice, runs throughout the Christmas season, providing skaters of all ages and abilities with the ultimate festive experience.
Use online discount code ARENA20 for 20% off ice skating tickets
Cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Subject to availability. See life.org.uk [life.org.uk] for full terms and conditions.