World War 1

Step Into the First World War with Virtual Reality

Take your pupils on a powerful and respectful journey back in time with our World War 1 VR Workshop. Using immersive virtual reality, children explore key moments, places and experiences from the First World War, helping them understand the impact of this significant global conflict.

This workshop brings history to life in a sensitive, engaging and curriculum-linked way.

What Is the World War 1 VR Workshop?

The World War 1 VR Workshop is a fully guided, curriculum-linked experience designed for pupils. Using VR headsets, pupils can:

🎖️ Explore life in the trenches
🌍 Visit key locations on the Western Front
💂 Understand the role of soldiers and support staff
📜 Learn about communication during wartime
🏥 Discover how injuries were treated and cared for

The session is age-appropriate, carefully designed, and delivered by trained facilitators with sensitivity to the subject matter.

What Will Pupils Learn?

🌍 What Was World War 1?

Understand when WW1 took place and why it was a global conflict involving many countries.

🪖 Life in the Trenches

Explore the conditions soldiers faced, including:

  • Mud and flooding

  • Food and supplies

  • Daily routines

  • Safety and dangers

💂 Soldiers and Roles

Learn about the different people involved in the war, including soldiers, medics and support teams.

📡 Communication and Technology

Discover how messages were sent using letters, pigeons and early technology.

🏥 Medicine and Care

Understand how injuries were treated and how medical care developed during the war.

🕊️ Remembrance

Learn about the importance of remembrance and how we honour those who served.

Book the World War 1 VR Workshop

Bring history to life with our World War 1 VR Workshop.

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📅 Flexible dates available
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  • By the end of the workshop, pupils will be able to:

    ✔ Describe key events and features of WW1
    ✔ Explain what life was like in the trenches
    ✔ Understand the roles of different people in the war
    ✔ Recognise the importance of remembrance
    ✔ Use historical vocabulary accurately

  • This workshop will last approximately 30 - 50-minutes depending on the number of sessions required.

    • KS2 pupils (Years 3–6)

    • KS3 pupils (Years 7-9)

    • Whole classes or small groups

    • Suitable for all abilities

    • No VR experience required

    All equipment is provided, and workshops are delivered by qualified facilitators.

  • History

    ✔ Study of a significant turning point in British history
    ✔ Understanding causes and consequences of events
    ✔ Use of historical sources and evidence
    ✔ Local and national history links (e.g. remembrance)

    Cross-Curricular Links

    • English — diary writing, letters and narratives

    • Geography — map reading and locations of WW1

    • PSHE — empathy, remembrance and respect

    • Art — poppies and memorial designs