Free Hands-On VR Experience

February 21 - February 22, 2026

Step into another world at the Bridges!

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February, 10am – 2pm
Central Square (outside New Look)

Join us at the Bridges for an unmissable hands-on VR experience in partnership with Culture House Sunderland.

Get ready to be amazed by a collection of incredible VR experiences, including:

  • Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway: Take an exciting and immersive adventure with much-loved characters Wallace and Gromit.
  • The Philharmonia Orchestra – The Lark Ascending: Enjoy the beautifully mesmerising music of The Lark Ascending with superstar soloist, violinist Nicola Benedetti.
  • Monoliths: Discover powerful stories from Northern landscapes
  • PhaseSpace: Calm PhaseSpace is a multi-sensory experience that provides stress and anxiety relief, using the power of VR to transport you to a place where you can relax and re-set your mind.
  • 1943 Berlin Blitz 360
  • Laika: Relive the story of Earth’s first space traveller
  • Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Hold the World’: Experience an interactive journey with Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum, where you can discover rare specimens, fascinating stories, and the wonders of nature.

 

Don’t miss this chance to explore, play and be inspired!

Supported by the British Film Institute and National Lottery.