Tudor Experience Workshop
Immersive Experiences
Students investigate the people, events, and changes that shaped Tudor Britain through immersive experiences and practical historical activities. Topics include Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, the Tudors and religion, exploration and discovery, life in Tudor Britain, the Spanish Armada, and the changing role of monarchy.Through immersive storytelling, VR experiences, roleplay, and historical investigations, pupils develop chronology, historical enquiry, source analysis, interpretation, and critical thinking skills while bringing classroom learning to life. Students explore how Tudor decisions influenced religion, society, exploration, and Britain's future development.
Teachers choose this experience because it supports National Curriculum History, reinforces classroom learning, and provides memorable, curriculum-linked enrichment for whole year groups. With SEND-friendly adaptations, unlimited sessions, and no transport costs, it offers an engaging and cost-effective way to teach one of the most popular periods in British history.
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 investigate Tudor Britain through immersive experiences and historical challenges that develop chronology, source analysis, interpretation, and understanding of how Tudor monarchs, religion, exploration, and society shaped Britain's future.
Henry VIII and the six wives
Tudor explorers and voyages of discovery
The Spanish Armada
Tudor life, crime, punishment, and entertainment
Tudor artefacts and source investigations
Tudor VR and immersive historical experiences
Tudor portraits, propaganda, and royal power
Henry VIII and the six wives
Tudor explorers and voyages of discovery
The Spanish Armada
Tudor life, crime, punishment, and entertainment
Tudor artefacts and source investigations
Tudor VR and immersive historical experiences
Tudor portraits, propaganda, and royal power
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Elizabethans Workshop
Students explore the reign of Elizabeth I, the Spanish Armada, exploration, trade, theatre, and life in Elizabethan England through immersive experiences and historical investigations. Sessions develop historical enquiry, evidence analysis, and critical thinking skills while helping pupils understand how the Elizabethan era shaped Britain's growth as a global power.
Tudors
>What size groups do we cater for?
From 15 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
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
♿ 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
Yes UK's leading developer in friendly SEN/PMLD/Wheelchair, Hearing/Visually impaired shows and domes/experiences.
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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.
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- 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 10m
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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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