Everything You Need to Know About: Life Science Centre's Hidden Ticket Hunt

What is Life Science Centre’s hidden ticket hunt?

Life Science Centre is celebrating its 25^th birthday this year and to mark the occasion, they’re hiding 25 tickets across Newcastle city centre for you to find!

Each hidden ticket gets up to 4 people a year of free visits to Life Science Centre along with a pre-loaded Pop Card kindly donated by Nexus to get winners to and from the centre via Tyne and Wear Metro on their first visit.

Wait a second - Life Science Centre is 25 years old?!

Yep! Life Science Centre opened way back in May 2000 (feel old yet?!) by none other than Queen Elizabeth II and has been delighting visitors both young and old ever since, thanks to its amazing mix of science exhibitions, activities and events.

When does the hidden ticket hunt begin?

It starts on Monday 31^st March and will run throughout April.

Where will the tickets be hidden?

Life Science Centre has joined forces with several Newcastle city centre venues and companies who will be hiding the tickets in or around their premises on specific days throughout April. The team here at NE1 are also taking part and we’ll be hiding our tickets somewhere in the city centre!

On the days that they’re hiding their tickets, each venue will post a photo or video of a team member with said hidden ticket on their social media channels – so keep your eyes peeled!

Check out the full list of venues taking part below, plus which days they’re hiding their tickets, how many tickets they’re hiding and and how to follow them on social media:

Monday 31^st March – Life Science Centre – 2 Tickets
Facebook: Science at Life / Instagram: @scienceatlife

Thursday 3rd April – Tyneside Cinema – 2 Tickets
Facebook: Tyneside Cinema / Instagram: @tynesidecinema

Friday 4^th April – Dance City – 1 Ticket
Facebook: Dance City / Instagram: @dance_city_newcastle

Saturday 5^th April – Newcastle Cathedral – 1 Ticket
Facebook: Newcastle Cathedral / Instagram: @newcastlecathedral

Monday 7^th April – Eldon Square – 3 Tickets
Facebook: Eldon Square / Instagram: @eldonsqncl

Tuesday 8^th April – Nexus – 5 Tickets
Facebook: Tyne and Wear Metro / Instagram: @my_metro

Wednesday 9^th April – Grainger Market – 3 Tickets
Facebook: Grainger Market / Instagram: @thegraingermarket

Thursday 10^th April – Northern Stage – 1 Ticket
Facebook: Northern Stage / Instagram: @northern_stage

Friday 11^th April – Newcastle Theatre Royal – 1 Ticket
Facebook: Newcastle Theatre Royal / Instagram: @newcastletheatreroyal

Tuesday 15^th April – Seven Stories – 1 Ticket
Facebook: Seven Stories / Instagram: @7stories

Wednesday 16^th April – Newcastle Castle – 1 Ticket
Facebook: Newcastle Castle / Instagram: @newcastlecastle

Thursday 17^th April – Newcastle NE1 – 3 Tickets
Facebook: Get into Newcastle / Instagram: @newcastlene1

Wednesday 23^rd April – The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – 1 Ticket
Facebook: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music / Instagram: @theglasshouseicm

How do I find the hidden tickets?

Simply head to the venue taking part that day, or the location hinted at by companies taking part, and have a nose around for the tickets – they could be hidden in and around the venue, or you might have to say a certain phrase to a team member to get them!

We’d recommend keeping an eye on each venue or company’s social media for clues and info!

What do the tickets look like?

Because it’s an extra-special occasion, being Life’s 25^th birthday and all, the tickets are a shiny silver colour – so they should be fairly easy to spot, hopefully!

What happens if I find a hidden ticket?

All the info you need to redeem your prize of a year’s entry (plus that pre-paid Pop Card!) is included on the ticket itself, but if you have any questions visit the Life Science Centre website or contact the team on 0191 243 8210.

Life Science Centre’s hidden ticket hunt starts on Monday 31^st March and runs throughout April. Keep your eyes peeled on participating venues’ social media and visit the Life Science Centre website for more information. Happy hunting!