School & Group Immersive Dome Experiences

Immersive Dome Experience

For Schools & Community Groups

Bring learning to life inside our Immersive Dome. Stunning fulldome films spark curiosity, build knowledge, inspire creativity, and deliver a memorable “wow” moment for learners of all ages.

Perfect for schools, youth organisations, and community groups, our one-hour experience includes up to 45 minutes of immersive content, selected from our curated film programme.

Key Information

Schools, educational settings, and community groups working with under-18s.

Minimum 15 people · Maximum 70 people in the dome

£5 per pupil

Up to 10 accompanying adults attend free

Booking process

We can’t wait to welcome you to Market Hall for an unforgettable immersive experience.

Film Programme

Feature-Length Films (35–45 mins)

A breath taking journey through the Arctic’s extreme seasons, wildlife, and cultures, exploring how climate change is transforming this fragile ecosystem.

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Shrink down to insect-size and explore the rainforest, following the life cycles of a praying mantis and a butterfly.

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A visually rich fulldome film exploring Plymouth’s historic relationship with the sea, created using archive footage and immersive sound.

A colourful animated adventure about friendship, resilience, and marine conservation after a reef is destroyed.

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Whale Super Highway

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An action-packed documentary placing audiences at the heart of World War II’s biggest battles through cinematic re-enactments.

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Standard-Length Films (22–30 mins)

What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a launch, spacewalks, and the dangers of space exploration.

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From the Apollo era to the Google Lunar XPRIZE, explore humanity’s return to the Moon.

Bambini Symphonique

A musical journey around the world, revisiting some of the most beautiful nursery rhymes and children's songs from different countries.

32 mins · All ages

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Travel to the furthest reaches of the observable universe and explore light, scale, and cosmic imagination.

A historical documentary showcasing the achievements and challenges of the Apollo missions.

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The story of the trillions of cells that make us who we are — from a single cell to a complex body.

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Presented by Kari Byron, this film explores NASA’s Artemis programme and the future of sustainable space exploration.

Discover the history of Mars, its lost water, and the search for past or present life. Narrated by Miriam Margolyes.

One Step Beyond

Experience the thrill of launch, the challenges of life in space, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program, and the search for life that could transform how we see our planet, our past, and our place in the cosmos.

25 mins · KS2–3

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An exploration of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the science behind it. Narrated by Hugh Laurie.

We Are… Series 

A thrilling, theatrical journey through the Solar System led by the flamboyant “Great Schiaparelli.”

Sensory & Inclusive Experiences

Designed for Early Years, SEND audiences, and relaxed viewing, these films prioritise atmosphere, movement, and sound over narration.

Short Films (Under 20 mins)

A fun introduction to the Solar System for younger children.

Join Plymouth scientist Jenny Gales mapping the unexplored Antarctic seafloor using underwater robots.

A visually soothing journey through a year on Earth.

An immersive documentary exploring Devonport’s past, present, and future.

Go behind the scenes of life aboard the International Space Station, narrated by Tim Peake.