Life Conferencing and Banqueting
If you are looking for a contemporary backdrop for your next event, then Life in Newcastle is a venue to consider. Situated just 2 minutes from Newcastle Central Station, Life has everything to offer and more to any event organiser.
Life forms part of the International Centre for Life which is a purpose built science village, including educational spaces, visitor attractions and the amazing Times Square which is perfect for any outdoor event. The Square which is 4,800 sq m, can also accommodate marquees and temporary structures so that you can build any type of event.
There are eight suites available for hire and each offers a number of layout options. Versatility is the name of the game at Life, so whatever you need, whether it is an intimate executive boardroom or 350 sqm of exhibition space, you can be sure that you will find the right space for your delegate numbers and requirements.
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Life Conferencing and Banqueting has 11 rooms. The largest, Science Centre, holds up to 1200 guests standing.
- Scotswood100-380 seated400 standing
- Science Centre1200 standing
- Ridley12-20 seated
- Mezzanine150 seated200 standing
- McClintock20-45 seated40 standing
- Marlborough40-140 seated150 standing
- Jenner10-20 seated20 standing
- Grainger60-180 seated150 standing
- Gibbs9-20 seated15 standing
- Darwin36-80 seated75 standing
- Blaydon9-20 seated20 standing
Travel Information
Newcastle (about 4 min walk)
Central Station (about 5 min walk)
St James (about 12 min walk)
Manors (about 19 min walk)
Getting to Life Conferencing and Banqueting by public transport
In Times Square, Newcastle, Life Conferencing and Banqueting is about 4 minutes' walk from Newcastle (train) and about 5 minutes from Central Station (metro). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Life Conferencing and Banqueting by car
For sat nav, use the postcode NE1 4EP.
Getting to Life Conferencing and Banqueting by air
The nearest major airports are Newcastle (about 5.6 miles away) and Teesside International (about 33 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Life Conferencing and Banqueting for conferences, exhibitions and events in Newcastle
Two minutes from Newcastle Central Station, Life forms part of the International Centre for Life, a purpose built science village with educational spaces and visitor attractions.
Times Square, 4,800 sq m
The amazing Times Square measures 4,800 sq m and suits any outdoor event, since it can also accommodate marquees and temporary structures. That freedom lets organisers build a Newcastle event from scratch, whether it is a summer gathering or a festive party.
Nine to 380 seated
Scotswood seats 100 to 380 and takes 400 standing, Grainger seats 60 to 180, Marlborough 40 to 140 and Darwin 36 to 80. At the other end, Ridley, Jenner, Gibbs and Blaydon are compact rooms for 9 to 20, ideal for an intimate executive boardroom. Eight suites in all are available for hire, each offering several layout options.
The Science Centre for 1,200
The Science Centre welcomes 1,200 standing, while there is 350 sqm of exhibition space for displays. Versatility is the name of the game, whatever the delegate numbers, with the Mezzanine seating 150 and McClintock 20 to 45.
A day out for the team
A science village gives groups plenty to do between sessions, and days out for the whole team can mix indoor suites with the square. The contemporary backdrop and the mix of educational spaces and visitor attractions make it a different kind of setting.
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