Virtual Reality VR Experience Workshop
Immersive Experiences
Students learn by experiencing topics first-hand through immersive virtual reality adventures linked to the National Curriculum. Rather than simply reading about distant places, historical events, ecosystems, or scientific concepts, pupils can explore them in a safe, engaging, and memorable way.VR experiences can support topics including space, science, geography, history, wildlife, oceans, climate change, world cultures, and careers. Students investigate real environments, observe phenomena up close, and develop enquiry, observation, critical thinking, and communication skills while making meaningful connections to classroom learning.
Teachers choose this experience because it increases engagement, supports diverse learning styles, and helps pupils understand concepts that are difficult to visualise through traditional teaching alone. Sessions are tailored to your curriculum, age group, and learning objectives, with SEND-friendly options available and enough equipment to accommodate whole year groups throughout the day.
Current special offers for school groups
British Science Weekv Early Bird
Book your Mobile Planetarium visit for British Science Week (5–14 March 2027) before 31 December 2026 and receive £250 off your booking. Science Week dates are always in high demand, so book early to secure your preferred slot and bring an unforgettable immersive STEM experience directly to your school.
valid until: December 2026
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Students take part in exciting, fully immersive Virtual Reality experiences linked to the UK curriculum. During the workshop, they can explore space, travel through the human body, dive underwater, encounter wildlife, visit historical environments, and interact with science and geography topics in a completely new way.
Students explore real-world environments, historical events, scientific concepts, and distant locations through immersive VR experiences that develop enquiry, observation, and critical thinking skills while supporting curriculum learning.
Science & Space
-Solar System and space exploration
-Human body and anatomy
-Physics and STEM investigations
Geography & Environment
-Volcanoes and earthquakes
-Oceans and marine life
-Climate change and ecosystems
History & Culture
-Ancient civilisations
-World cultures and landmarks
-Historical events and environments
Wildlife & Conservation
-Animal encounters
-Habitats and biodiversity
-Conservation and environmental awareness
Students explore real-world environments, historical events, scientific concepts, and distant locations through immersive VR experiences that develop enquiry, observation, and critical thinking skills while supporting curriculum learning.
Science & Space
-Solar System and space exploration
-Human body and anatomy
-Physics and STEM investigations
Geography & Environment
-Volcanoes and earthquakes
-Oceans and marine life
-Climate change and ecosystems
History & Culture
-Ancient civilisations
-World cultures and landmarks
-Historical events and environments
Wildlife & Conservation
-Animal encounters
-Habitats and biodiversity
-Conservation and environmental awareness
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physics Workshop
Earth and space Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context (KS3/4) Energy changes and transfers (KS3/4) Changes in systems (KS3/4) Forces and motion (KS3/4) Observed waves (KS3/4) Sound waves (KS3/4) Energy and waves (KS3/4) Light waves (KS3/4) Current electricity (KS3/4) Static electricity (KS3/4) Magnetism (KS3/4) Physical changes (KS3/4) Particle model (KS3/4) Energy in matter (KS3/4) Space physics (KS3/4) The structure of matter (KS3/4) Atomic structure (KS3/4) Seasonal change Aviation and Flight Rollercoasters
Students explore forces, gravity, energy, electricity, waves, light, motion, and space through immersive VR experiences that make complex scientific concepts easier to understand. Sessions develop scientific enquiry, problem-solving, critical thinking, and understanding of how physics shapes the world around us.
Physical Geography
>Wildlife
>What size groups do we cater for?
We have 12 VR headsets that can be used by a group of 30 in pairs
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
UK's leading developer in friendly SEN/PMLD/Wheelchair, Hearing/Visually impaired shows and domes/experiences.
♿ 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
All our experiences are fully accessible and world leading for the inclusion of PMLD, SEN, Wheelchair, Hearing/Visually impaired audiences
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Who are Immersive Experiences?
With decades of experience, teaching multiple subjects within our 360° multi-purpose domes/rooms, digital VR, 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.
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.
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
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