Immersive Primary School Workshops in Guildford
If you are a Guildford teacher or headteacher planning a themed week or enrichment day, finding something both educational and truly exciting can be a challenge. That is where our immersive teaching sessions come in. Our primary school workshops in Guildford are built to support the national curriculum while inspiring awe and engagement across the classroom.
Giant Journeys delivers fully equipped, hands-on workshops directly to your school for pupils aged 4 to 11. With Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and dynamic live facilitation, we help bring subjects like science, geography, history, physical education, computing, and cultural studies to life. We set up in your classrooms or halls and work with one class at a time, making each session focused and impactful.
Engaged Learners, Right Where You Are
Whether your pupils are cracking wartime codes, assembling the human skeleton in VR, or unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea, every session works hard to meet your educational goals through practical, student-led learning activities. Workshops can be booked as one full day or split into several sessions across the school day. We will also adapt each experience to suit different year groups and accommodate additional learning needs.
Each of our workshops is:
– Delivered onsite with all tech and resources provided
– Aligned with key national curriculum objectives
– Delivered in a small group format (one class at a time)
– Customisable for age, ability, and group size
Explore Our Most Popular Workshops in Guildford
Our themed workshops are packed with stimulating content and curriculum-aligned activities. Here are a few highlights loved by Guildford schools.
CSI Journey
This STEM workshop transforms your class into forensic scientists. Pupils investigate the case of a stolen diamond using fingerprint analysis, footprint comparison, fibre samples, and DNA basics. The session includes a life-sized mock crime scene where they apply their new skills. It promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and contextual science learning.
Jurassic Dig Journey
Our virtual palaeontology lab lets pupils unearth fossils of iconic dinosaurs such as T-Rex and Triceratops using sand dig boxes and fossil replicas. Students then bring fossils to life with Augmented Reality. This one is always a roaring hit, especially when paired with a visit from Reggie the Rex, our full-sized animatronic dinosaur.
WW2 Codebreaking Journey
Explore codebreaking during World War II as pupils take on the role of Enigma solvers. Using physical puzzles and games, they learn about Morse code, cryptography and computing principles in an engaging and educational way. Perfect for linking history with digital literacy and problem-solving.
More Primary School Workshops in Guildford to Discover
Our sessions are always popular because they are as enriching as they are exciting. We have even more immersive journeys available to inspire your learners.
Human Body VR Journey
Step inside a beating heart and travel through the digestive system using Virtual and Augmented Reality tools. Children also assemble a full-size skeleton using detailed, 3D-printed bone models. This is a perfect science-focused experience for KS1 and KS2.
Space VR Journey
Blast off from the classroom into space with this thrilling VR adventure through the solar system. Pupils examine planetary surfaces, asteroids, stars and suns all while learning key astronomy concepts. The session generates incredible interest in science and space technologies.
Under the Sea VR Journey
Dive into virtual oceans and meet incredible marine wildlife in a session that teaches habitats, adaptations, and ecosystem conservation. Children explore coral reefs, swim with dolphins, and reflect on ocean pollution in an entirely immersive world.
Sport and VR Journey
This workshop combines physical movement with a virtual experience. Pupils begin with a VR journey to Ancient Greece to understand the roots of the Olympic Games, then take part in real athletics challenges such as speed races with laser timing. A powerful link across PE, history, and global geography.
Miniworlds VR Journey
Help your pupils look closer at the insect world. With 360-degree micro environments, they experience life among ants and butterflies, supporting lessons in habitats, classification and life cycles. It is ideal for capturing attention and improving subject understanding, especially for reluctant learners.
Indian Dance Journey
Introduce global culture through expressive movement and story. Led by a professional Indian dance facilitator, pupils learn gestures, rhythm, and traditional forms such as Kathak. This session also supports RE and PSHE learning through real-world artistic practice.
One-Day Dinosaur Assembly
Make science the centre of attention with a visit from Reggie the Rex. Our animatronic dinosaur walks, roars and engages pupils in an unforgettable assembly session. Complete the day with fossil workshops or use it as a brilliant launch activity for a themed week on dinosaurs or natural history.
Booking a Workshop in Guildford
From science weeks and enrichment days to curriculum immersion and themed learning units, our engaging workshops make learning feel fresh and unforgettable. We bring everything to your site and manage all the logistics, so your team can focus on what matters most.
Every experience is interactive, curated with care, and easily adapted around your school timetable. With Giant Journeys, your pupils do not just learn about curriculum topics — they live them. Whether you are introducing a new subject or enhancing an ongoing scheme of work, we are ready to help you transform learning across your school.
Spots book fast throughout the school year. Primary school workshops in Guildford are in high demand, so get in touch now to secure your date. Give your pupils a learning experience that will stay with them for years to come.