AIRSHIPS XR: May pop-up experience
Saturday 16th May 2026
The Higgins Bedford
Castle Lane
Bedford
MK40 3XD
11:00 – 16:00
Discover Bedford’s airship story in this free pop-up experience that features Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality technology.
Step inside history and explore what it was like to design, fly, and investigate these incredible engineering feats.
Expect to:
- Explore a multi-room immersive airship gallery
- Step back in time with Virtual Reality into human scale physical environments
- Interact with 3D models and the stories behind them as Augmented Reality
- Access to a selection of archive, experimental, instructional and generative AI films.
All advance booking slots are now filled but you can still turn up on the day!
Join us from 2pm for a special talk entitled ‘From Hertz to Marconi – The Birth of Wireless Communication’ by Dr Saeed Parnow.
Dr Saeed Parnow is a geophysicist and civil engineer with dual PhDs, specialising in advanced imaging methods for understanding the hidden structures of the built and natural environment. His work focuses on non‑destructive technologies such as ground‑penetrating radar, translating electromagnetic signals into clear visual insights about infrastructure, landscapes, and ecosystems. Building on the legacy of wireless telegraphy, his research shows how invisible waves can reveal and communicate complex realities. As a speaker, Saeed bridges science, engineering, and society, offering a compelling perspective on how imaging technologies transform both knowledge and communication in the modern world.
Find out more about our Airships XR project