🎓 SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS & CLUBS
School tours &
youth groups
A school tour or youth outing they'll actually talk about. VR experiences in Waterford for schools, youth groups, youth clubs, scouts and guides, sports teams and summer camps — with optional educational content. Special off-peak midweek pricing for schools and youth organisations.
6–32
6
60–120
8+
Young people per group
Package options
Minutes
Ages
📅 Midweek off-peak pricing
The discounted prices on this page are exclusive to schools and youth groups, and apply to midweek bookings during our off-peak times. Peak-time bookings are welcome too, at our standard group pricing — just ask when enquiring.
WHY VELOCITY VR
Built for school groups
We've hosted school tours and youth groups since 2019 — primary and secondary schools, youth clubs, Scouts & Guides, youth sports teams and summer camps. The structure, supervision and rotation are designed so every student takes part.
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Everyone gets a turn
Groups rotate through the VR bays, free roaming arena, Xboxes and arcade machines on a schedule our staff manage — every student tries everything.
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Supervised throughout
A dedicated staff member runs your session from start to finish, with reserved seating for teachers and leaders to keep an eye on the whole group.
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Age-appropriate games
We restrict the game library to age-appropriate titles for younger groups — no horror, no mature content. Set up before you arrive.
NOT JUST GAMING
Educational VR content available
Educational experiences are included as standard — students can walk the decks of the Titanic, relive the Apollo 11 moon landing, explore the wreck on the ocean floor, spacewalk outside the International Space Station, climb Everest, or fly over any place on Earth. History, geography and science made genuinely unforgettable — because they were there.
Titanic
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
ISS Spacewalk
Everest
Google Earth
Arctic Expedition
MAKE IT EDUCATIONAL
More than a day out
Every school and youth group visit can include an educational element at no extra cost.
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VR & technology talk
Before heading into the VR Free Roaming Arena, each group of around 8 gets a short talk from our owner, who started here part-time, went on to manage the centre and now owns the business, with a degree in IoT and technology. The talk covers how VR works, how it's used in Ireland and around the world (medicine, engineering, training, design and more) and where technology is heading, with time for students' questions. Free for schools and suitable for all ages.
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Educational VR experiences
Included as standard: walk the decks of the Titanic, relive the Apollo 11 moon landing, spacewalk outside the International Space Station, climb Everest or fly over anywhere on Earth. History, geography and science, in VR.
OFF-PEAK MIDWEEK PRICING
Six packages to choose from
From a budget-friendly Xbox session to a full venue takeover for 32 students — pick the package that fits your group size and budget.
XBOX SESSION · 60 MIN GAMING
Xbox Gaming Session
The budget-friendly option
€8 per person
✓ Xbox stations for everyone in your group
✓ Retro arcade machines
✓ Mini tournament option available
Up to 16 people
Minimum charge: 6
LEVEL 1 · 60 MIN GAMING
VR Gaming Bays & Xboxes
First taste of VR for the group
€23 per person
✓ 6 VR Gaming Bays — 50+ games
✓ Xbox stations for everyone in your group
✓ Retro arcade machines
Up to 12 people
Minimum charge: 8
LEVEL 2 · 60 MIN GAMING
Free Roaming & Xboxes
Cable-free VR for the whole group
€25 per person
✓ VR Free Roaming Arena — the whole upstairs floor for your group. Groups of 4–8, choose your game on the day
✓ Xbox stations for everyone in your group
✓ Retro arcade machines
Up to 16 people
Minimum charge: 10
LEVEL 4 · 90 MIN GAMING
Full Venue — 90 Minutes
Everything, exclusively yours
€30 per person
✓ VR Free Roaming Arena — the whole upstairs floor for your group. Groups of 4–8, choose your game on the day
✓ 6 VR Gaming Bays — 50+ games
✓ Xbox stations for everyone in your group
✓ Retro arcade machines
✓ The whole venue to yourselves
Up to 18 people
Minimum charge: 14
LEVEL 3 · 60 MIN GAMING
Free Roaming & VR Gaming Bays
The best of both VR worlds
€28 per person
✓ VR Free Roaming Arena — the whole upstairs floor for your group. Groups of 4–8, choose your game on the day
✓ 6 VR Gaming Bays — 50+ games
✓ Retro arcade machines
Up to 16 people
Minimum charge: 10
LEVEL 5 · 120 MIN GAMING
BEST VALUE · BIG GROUPS
Full Venue — 120 Minutes
The full class, the full venue, two hours
€25 per person
✓ VR Free Roaming Arena — the whole upstairs floor for your group. Groups of 4–8, choose your game on the day
✓ 6 VR Gaming Bays — 50+ games
✓ Xbox stations for everyone in your group
✓ Retro arcade machines
✓ The whole venue to yourselves
Up to 32 people
Minimum charge: 18
⚠️ Please note
Schools & youth groups only: These discounted prices are exclusive to schools and youth organisations, and apply midweek during off-peak times. Peak-time bookings available at standard group pricing.
Minimum charge: We charge for the number that turn up on the day or the package minimum — whichever is higher. For example, if only 6 turn up for a Level 1 booking, the charge is still for 8.
Private bookings: Your group plays on its own and is never mixed with another booking. Levels 4 and 5 give you the whole venue.
Group changes: We cannot accept changes to group numbers within 24 hours of the event.
Food & parking: Domino's delivers directly to the venue (we arrange the time, you pay them directly). Free on-site parking, including coach-friendly space — contact us about larger vehicles.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Optional add-ons
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Domino's Pizza Deal
€38
Two large pizzas (Pepperoni or Margherita) delivered straight to the venue. Additional pizzas at 25% off the standard Domino's menu price.
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Extra Xbox Time
€3.50 per person
30 extra minutes on the Xboxes — a good way to extend the visit for the group. Subject to availability.
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Extra Social Time
€35 per group
30 extra minutes at your table for lunch and downtime after the gaming (€60 on Levels 4–5, when you have the whole venue). Subject to availability.
GET IN TOUCH
Enquire about a school or youth group visit
Tell us about your group and we'll come back within one business day with availability, pricing and a plan for the visit.
School & youth group enquiry
The more detail you give us, the faster we can confirm everything.
Prefer to talk it through? 051 340040 · sayhello@velocityvr.ie
📅 Best days to book
The discounted pricing on this page applies to midweek off-peak bookings — typically Monday to Wednesday, when we open specifically for pre-booked groups. That means your group usually has the venue to itself even on smaller packages.
🎓 Educational content
Mention it in your enquiry and we'll build the session around it — Titanic, Apollo 11, the ISS, Everest and more. Great for tying the trip back to history, geography or science class.
📍 Getting here
Tramore Road, Waterford City, X91 AP22 — beside Pierce Hire and IKEA. Free on-site parking; contact us in advance if you're arriving by coach.
Planning a school tour?
Get in touch with your numbers and preferred date — we'll handle the rest.