Biology Workshop
Immersive Experiences
Our award-winning experiences and workshops, over the past 20+ years, have engaged over 1 million people! Bring biology to life with the UK's largest fleet of mobile planetariums. Choose the perfect dome with a capacity range between 15-100 students per session, including SEND, SEMH & PMLD options. Unlimited sessions reach up to 1,000 pupils per day. Immersive 360° shows are fully tailored to your curriculum and year group, covering topics such as cells, DNA, the human body, ecosystems, and evolution with over 30 biology shows to choose from, you are spoilt for choice! - making complex science unforgettable.
BIO-DOMES PACKAGE OPTIONS, WITH GUIDE FEES
-- Option A £895 for up to 6hrs of shows, looking after between 180-720 children
-- Option B £795 for up to 3hrs of shows, looking after between 90-180 children
-- Option C £695 for up to 1hr of shows, looking after between 30-60 children
-- Option X £1595 for a STEM day of unlimited planetarium shows, and two space workshops, such as Augmented Reality Learning and Hands on Science (such as slime or microscopes or meteorite handling)
ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING
- Prices include presenter, equipment, travel, and VAT
- Our recommended show timings are 25mins for EYFS'Yr4 or 40mins for Yr5+), running typically between 9am to 3:30pm. You can choose the start and finish times for each session to suit your school's needs, ensuring you allow at least 5 mins changeover between shows
POPULAR SIZE BIO-DOMES - CHOOSE ANY DOME YOU LIKE!
- Small 5m dome [up to 25 children per session]
-- requires 6m² indoor floor x 3m high
- Medium 6m dome [up to 45 children per session]
-- requires 7m² indoor floor x 3.5m high
- Large 8m dome [up to 60 children per session]
-- requires 9m² indoor floor x 4.5m high
NEED TO GO EVEN BIGGER?
Giant and/or Accessible Planetaria [SEND and Wheelchair friendly]
- 6m extra tall dome [10 wheelchairs] extra £395
- 9m extra tall dome [20 wheelchairs] extra £495
- 10m extra tall dome [85-90 children per show!] extra £595
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
- Oculus Virtual Reality Headsets (10 available) with access to the entire META store, so anything from exploring the ocean to getting up close and personal with our wild immersion series and even virtual dissection from £995
Microscopes and slides, covering plant life, insects and tissues from £795
How food has been developed for space from £4 a person
Dress like an explorer for £4 a person
Props galore! Why not add a huge whale from £75 a prop or packages from £250
- Added comfort package: Includes soft flooring, bean bags and air conditioning from £450
- Epic Storytelling - Our storytelling authors have enthralled 100,000s of readers and listeners around the world - appearing regularly at Glastonbury Festival, presenting the Oxford Reading Tree's Traditional Tales, improving children's reading stamina alongside the National English Hub, and more from £695
- Virtual learning and entertainment - Why not have us come into your venue virtually, no matter where you are in the world! from £125 a lesson
OUTDOOR OPTIONS
Due to health and safety regulations, all the planetariums above require an indoor space. However, should you require an outdoor space, we have options, including our outdoor marquee - just ask for more info
WHY US?
- All quotes backed by our best value guarantee
- Award-winning performances supported by our 5-star national education rating and Centre for Learning Outside the Classroom award.
- All staff are Enhanced DBS checked and vetted thoroughly beforehand and on the update service
- Over 1,000,000 engagements over the course of our history, with around 150,000 children inspired every year.
- Over 200 programs and experiences, with links to the National Curriculum, STEM, mental health/wellbeing, and CPD.
- Over 100 years of combined experience across our team, with teachers, professors, scientists, engineers, artists, and musicians all working together to lead our industry into the future.
Regularly giving back to communities through free events, in-kind support, and free visits to those in the most need.
Current special offers for school groups
One Visit, 5 subjects covered!
GRAND OPENING SCHOOL OFFER ' MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Schools are invited to be among the first to visit the new Immersive Experiences Hub at The Spectrum Place.
valid until: April 2026
We have special rates for schools in quieter months
April 10% Blast Discount
Enjoy 10% off this month off all mobile planetarium, STEM workshops and experiences. Must be booked and delivered by the end of May
Teacher Checklist
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in:
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Our experience combines immersive learning with hands-on discovery, fully linked to the UK curriculum.
? 360° Planetarium Biology Shows:
-Cell! Cell! Cell! - Explore the microscopic world of cells
-The Body Code - Discover human anatomy and how the body works
-Natural Selection - Understand evolution and adaptation
-Origins of Life - Journey through the beginnings of life on Earth
? Interactive Biology Workshops:
Use real microscopes to explore cells up close
-Create and experiment with slime (states of matter & reactions)
-Dive into ocean life and ecosystems
-Experience our Wild Immersion animal encounters
-Try virtual dissection using VR for safe, engaging anatomy learning
✨ Fully immersive, hands-on, and tailored to every year group - making biology exciting, visual, and unforgettable.
? 360° Planetarium Biology Shows:
-Cell! Cell! Cell! - Explore the microscopic world of cells
-The Body Code - Discover human anatomy and how the body works
-Natural Selection - Understand evolution and adaptation
-Origins of Life - Journey through the beginnings of life on Earth
? Interactive Biology Workshops:
Use real microscopes to explore cells up close
-Create and experiment with slime (states of matter & reactions)
-Dive into ocean life and ecosystems
-Experience our Wild Immersion animal encounters
-Try virtual dissection using VR for safe, engaging anatomy learning
✨ Fully immersive, hands-on, and tailored to every year group - making biology exciting, visual, and unforgettable.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Biology Workshop
Plants Animals including humans Evolution and inheritance Life Cycles Circulatory system Dinosaurs Cells and organisation (KS3/4) Skeletal and muscular systems (KS3/4) Nutrition and digestion (KS3/4) Reproduction (KS3/4) Health (KS3/4) Photosynthesis (KS3/4) Cellular respiration (KS3/4) Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3/4) Inheritance chromosomes DNA and genes (KS3/4) Transport systems (KS3/4) Health disease and the development of medicines (KS3/4) Evolution inheritance and variation (KS3/4) Human Body Senses Underwater Animals and Habitats
Biology comes to life through immersive 360° planetarium shows and hands-on workshops. Students explore cells, DNA, the human body, ecosystems, and evolution in a visual, engaging way-fully linked to the UK curriculum and tailored to every year group.
Our unique experience combines cutting-edge immersive technology with interactive learning to create unforgettable science experiences for your students.
What size groups do we cater for?
From 35 to 100 per session
From 360 - 1000 per day per dome
Maximum capacity is 10,000 people a day
From 360 - 1000 per day per dome
Maximum capacity is 10,000 people a day
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes UK's leading developer in friendly SEN/PMLD/Wheelchair, Hearing/Visually impaired shows and domes/experiences.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
♿ SEND-Inclusive by Design — Not as an afterthought
We are widely recognised for SEND-friendly immersive experiences, including:
✔ Reduced light intensity (no sudden flashes)
✔ Lower sound levels + gradual transitions
✔ Shorter, calm-paced sessions (15-20 mins)
✔ “Quiet time” sessions with minimal narration
✔ Sensory-aware delivery styles
✔ Calm, controlled lighting and sound
✔ Clear structure and reassurance
✔ Adaptable pacing
✔ BSL options
✔ Substitled options
✔ Multiple languages
✔ Wheelchair friendly
✔ Soft flooring
✔ Audio + visual + optional tactile elements
✔ Visual cue cards & symbols
Anything else?
Every year, we are proud to be the only UK planetarium and one of the few immersive learning outreach companies to host events, suitable for special needs. delivering a very bespoke experience which so far has been enjoyed by thousands of children with special needs.
Who are Immersive Experiences?
With decades of experience, teaching multiple subjects within our 360° multi-purpose domes/rooms, we guarantee your students will be left in awe.
Over the course of our teams' careers, we have taught more than 500,000 children both in the UK and abroad. Our creative educational shows range from Early Years/Foundation to Key Stage 5 and Post 16. Our presenters and education officers also cover both the national curriculum and common entrance 13 syllabus. Our state-of-the-art multi-purpose planetariums cover a huge variety of subjects, including: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Dinosaurs, History, Geography, Geology, Music, Art, Culture, Dance and miscellaneous other STEM topics. As the UK's leading provider of planetariums, we pride ourselves in leading the way in several key areas, ensuring our services and value remain unbeatable.
UK's LARGEST FLEET OF DOMES
- 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 10m
- Outdoor marquee dome
- Outdoor/Indoor Geodesic dome (ideal for long hires)
We work alongside charities such as Lightyear Foundation who help fund some of our SEND schools, so please get in touch to learn more. We also proudly support schools nationwide through various financial support packages
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Bursaries or Funded Places Available Resource Packs LOtC Quality Badge AALA Licence
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