From Legend to Reality: Explore Warwicks Tunnels in immersive VR
Join us for a unique and immersive experience as we uncover the secrets of Warwick’s hidden tunnels through cutting-edge technology, storytelling, and hands-on VR demonstrations.
This is the first time we are actually taking people down the tunnels in interactive VR
Venue will be announced soon - It will be in Warwick and accesible by wheelchairs.
What to Expect
🔹 The Story of Discovery
Hear how we first uncovered Warwick’s hidden tunnels—where fact meets folklore—and the remarkable journey that led to their exploration.
🔹 The Technology Behind the ScenesWe’ll break down the tools and techniques used to document these forgotten spaces:
• Photogrammetry: Learn how we use thousands of photos to build highly detailed 3D models.
• 3D Capture Today: Discover how 3D scanning has transformed archaeology and history.
• Robots & Drones: See how we deploy these machines to explore hard-to-reach places safely.
• Lasers & LiDAR: Understand how laser scanning and LiDAR reveal structures invisible to the eye.
🔹 Exclusive Tunnel Footage• Watch the BBC Click Tunnels feature and additional unseen video footage from inside Warwick’s tunnels.• View 360° photos taken deep below the town, offering perspectives few have witnessed.
🔹 Immersive VR Experiences• Enter the tunnels yourself with RiVR Link – 12 participants at a time will don VR headsets and explore the tunnels as if standing inside them.
• Try the Mixed Reality Tunnel Experience on a Meta Quest 3 headset — see the tunnel before your eyes and understand how it links to the historic buildings above.
🔹 Augmented Reality Warwick ModelMarvel at a 3D-printed model of Warwick that springs to life in AR — taking you on a journey through the town’s rich history, including the dramatic events of the Great Fire of Warwick.
Who Should Attend?
Historians, tech enthusiasts, local residents, educators, students, and anyone fascinated by Warwick’s hidden history or cutting-edge immersive technology.
🎟 Spaces are limited — book now to secure your place on this unforgettable journey beneath Warwick’s streets.
