Oakley Library’s Immersive and Interactive Space is one of Cheltenham’s most unique free family attractions, combining technology, storytelling and learning in a fully interactive 360° digital environment.

Oakley Library Immersive Room | Interactive Family Experience in Cheltenham

• Location: Oakley Library, Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, GL52 5QH
• Suitable for: Children, families, home educators, schools and community groups
• Price: Free
• Facilities: Immersive reality room, library services, accessible facilities and community learning space
• Booking: Drop-in sessions available, private bookings also available

Looking for something completely different to do with the kids in Cheltenham? Oakley Library’s Immersive and Interactive Space offers a fascinating digital experience where visitors can step inside stories, explore virtual worlds and engage with learning through interactive technology.

The immersive room was created to encourage literacy, storytelling and learning in a fun and engaging way. Through projected 360° visuals and interactive experiences, visitors can explore places, stories and environments that would otherwise be impossible to visit.

It is a fantastic free resource for local families, home educators and community groups looking for educational activities with a difference.

What is the Immersive Room?

The immersive reality room uses floor-to-ceiling digital projections to create fully interactive environments that surround visitors on all sides.

Children can become part of the story, interact with digital content and experience learning in a highly visual and engaging way.

The space has been designed to support literacy development, creativity and imagination while making learning feel like play.

Experiences vary throughout the year and may include storytelling sessions, educational environments, digital exhibitions and community-led projects.

A Resource for Home Educators

Oakley Library's vision includes supporting Gloucestershire’s growing home education community by providing free facilities, training opportunities and literacy-focused learning experiences.

The immersive space is designed to be a flexible community resource that can support a wide variety of educational activities and workshops.

Reading Garden and Community Projects

The wider project also includes plans for a community-created Reading Garden alongside programmes focused on reading development, technology skills and creative learning.

Exhibitions, screenings and community-curated displays can also take place within the space, creating a constantly evolving environment for visitors.

Immersive Room Drop-In Sessions

• Monday: 10:00am–10:30am & 12:00pm–12:30pm
• Tuesday: 1:00pm–1:30pm & 3:00pm–3:30pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am–10:30am & 12:00pm–12:30pm
• Thursday: 1:00pm–1:30pm & 3:00pm–3:30pm
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 10:00am–10:30am & 12:00pm–12:30pm

Additional bookings may be available at other times by contacting the library directly.

Accessibility

• Ramped access
• Automatic entrance doors
• Accessible parking spaces
• Bus stop within a short walk

Please note: Some immersive content and effects may not be suitable for people with epilepsy.

Getting There

Oakley Library is located on Clyde Crescent in Cheltenham, next to Oakley Children's Centre and opposite Oakley Community Resource Centre.

The library has on-site parking, accessible facilities and good public transport links.

Good to know

• Free family activity in Cheltenham
• Interactive 360° digital experiences
• Ideal for curious children and home educators
• Accessible facilities available
• Drop-in sessions throughout the week
• Bookings available for groups and special sessions

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