Sidney Sussex College, founded in 1596, is part of the prestigious Cambridge University group of colleges and is located in the heart of the city. The College approached us looking to enhance their existing virtual tour, aiming for a more modern, feature-rich presentation that would immerse users in the campus experience. Their vision included a highly detailed and interactive tour, packed with information pop-ups and world-class photography to showcase the College’s spaces in the best way possible.

A key element of the new tour was an aerial perspective of the College and its surroundings. To achieve this, we collaborated with Cambridge Airport to secure the necessary permissions for a safe and legal drone flight. Flying at a height of 350 feet, we captured a stunning 360-degree aerial panorama of Cambridge, with Sidney Sussex prominently positioned within the scene. This unique viewpoint not only offers a breathtaking overview of the city but also allows users to see how each ground-based 360° scene fits within the wider campus layout. By integrating these aerial and ground-based elements, we created a seamless, intuitive way for users to navigate the College and understand its spatial relationships.

The tour’s ground-level scenes highlight key outdoor spaces, with the College’s beautiful courts and gardens taking centre stage. Internally, the tour provides an in-depth look at student life, featuring accommodation, common rooms, and learning spaces. This comprehensive virtual experience offers prospective students, parents, and visitors a compelling introduction to life at Sidney Sussex, blending informative content with an engaging and visually rich presentation.

Content Management System

Our Pxlbake CMS provides complete control over every aspect of a virtual tour. Through their dedicated dashboard, College staff can easily update and customise scene names, menu items, information points, and more. This level of flexibility allows institutions to keep their virtual tours dynamic and up to date without requiring technical expertise.

Beyond content management, the CMS includes a powerful analytics dashboard that provides in-depth insights into how users interact with the virtual tour. Colleges can track visitor engagement, including which information points attract the most attention, and which scenes are the most frequently viewed. These analytics help institutions understand user behaviour, optimise content, and enhance the overall tour experience.

Additionally, the CMS supports ongoing enhancements, enabling new content to be added effortlessly. Whether updating text, uploading new images, or refining navigation, administrators have complete autonomy over their tour’s evolution. This ensures the virtual tour remains a valuable and engaging tool for prospective students, parents, and other stakeholders.