Space Journey: VR Space Workshop for Primary Schools (Reception to Year 6)
Space Journey is a virtual reality space workshop for primary schools, delivered in your hall by Giant Journeys across the UK and Ireland. Pupils from Reception to Year 6 travel from Mercury to Neptune in VR and AR in 45 minute sessions, up to six a day, with all headsets and equipment provided.
Blast off into an exciting journey through the cosmos with our Journey Through Space workshop, designed especially for primary school children.
This immersive experience brings the wonders of outer space directly into your school using cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology.
Pupils step into the shoes of astronauts, exploring planets, stars and galaxies in a way that ignites curiosity and imagination.
Ready to launch your pupils on a galactic adventure?
This unforgettable journey blends science, technology and exploration to bring learning to life.
Overview
- Up to 6 sessions per day
- 45 minute sessions
- Suitable for Reception to Year 6
- Sessions can fit around the school day, lunchtimes and breaks
- Fully immersive Virtual Reality space exploration
- Explore planets and space travel
- All VR headsets and equipment provided
- Delivered indoors in a hall or large classroom
- Curriculum links to science, space and STEM
Using Virtual and Augmented Reality, pupils embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Earth, stepping into space and exploring the solar system as if they were real astronauts.
They travel from Mercury to Neptune, discovering what makes each planet unique, from scorching temperatures and icy surfaces to swirling storms and vast rings.
This immersive experience brings abstract space concepts to life, helping children visualise ideas that are often difficult to grasp in the classroom.
As they journey through space, pupils learn about planets, moons, stars and galaxies, developing a clearer understanding of how our solar system fits into the wider universe.
They explore how planets move, why some worlds are rocky while others are gaseous, and what makes Earth such a special place to live.
Curiosity is encouraged at every step.
Children are invited to ask questions, make observations, and share their thoughts as they explore what lies beyond our planet.
By engaging directly with STEM concepts, pupils begin to think critically about space travel, scientific discovery and the technology that makes exploration possible.
The experience feels like a real space mission, combining exploration, discovery and learning in an exciting and accessible way.
Using VR and AR allows pupils to explore space safely and confidently, building excitement while supporting different learning styles.
Children leave the session with a deeper understanding of the solar system, a sense of wonder about the universe, and a renewed enthusiasm for science and exploration.
What Will Your Students Do?
Travel Through the Solar System
Explore planets, moons and space environments using immersive VR and AR.
Learn About the Wonders of Space
Discover how planets, stars and galaxies form and interact.
Think Like Astronauts
Ask questions, make observations and explore space from a scientific perspective.
Engage with STEM
Build curiosity, critical thinking and enthusiasm for science and technology.
Why Schools Love the Journey Through Space
Questions teachers ask before booking
How much does a space workshop for schools cost?
A half day is £450 plus VAT for up to four sessions. A full day is £650 plus VAT for up to six sessions. Tailored quotes are available for larger schools or longer bookings.
Which year groups can take part?
Reception to Year 6. Up to six sessions run in one day, so a whole school can take part.
How long is each session?
Each session runs 45 minutes. Sessions fit around the school day, lunchtimes and breaks.
What do pupils do in the session?
Using VR and AR, pupils travel from Mercury to Neptune and discover what makes each planet unique. They learn about planets, moons, stars and galaxies and how our solar system fits into the wider universe.
What does the school need to provide?
A hall or large classroom. All VR headsets and equipment are provided and the Giant Journeys team sets up and packs down.
How does it link to the curriculum?
The workshop links to science, space and STEM. Pupils explore how planets move, why some worlds are rocky while others are gaseous, and what makes Earth special.
Can it be combined with other journeys?
Yes. A full day covers up to six sessions and VR subjects can be mixed across the day, so Space Journey can sit alongside Inside the Body or Under the Sea.
Where do you travel to?
Schools across the UK and Ireland.
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- Pricing: A half day is four hundred and fifty pounds plus VAT for up to four sessions. A full day is six hundred and fifty pounds plus VAT for up to six sessions.
- Locations: The towns and regions we travel to across the UK and Ireland.
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Ready to Bring the Journey Through Space Into Your School?
A fully immersive space workshop that inspires curiosity, supports STEM learning, and gives pupils an unforgettable journey through the solar system.