A new virtual reality (VR) film has been created to allow people to explore the inside of an onshore wind turbine.

The VR film, produced by energy company Vattenfall, gives exclusive access to the Ray Wind Farm in Northumberland.

Viewers can simulate the role of a turbine technician, virtually climb inside a turbine, and 'take in the view' from the top.

The film also provides insights into the workings of the wind farm and how it contributes to the generation of renewable electricity.

The experience is accessible to anyone with a VR headset via Vattenfall's YouTube channel.

For those without a VR headset, the film is also featured at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle as part of their Steam to Green exhibition.

The exhibition explores the North East's energy history, from the industrial revolution to today's advancements in renewable energy technologies.

The museum will be running this exhibit until September 2026.

Matt Bacon, senior project manager at Vattenfall, said: "Vattenfall is a key part of the North East’s energy transition with our office in Hexham, which employs nearly 100 people, and Ray Wind Farm just up the road meeting around 10 per cent of Northumberland’s electricity needs every year.

"We are regularly asked about what the inside of a turbine looks like.

"With this VR film, people can fully immerse themselves into the experience of climbing to the top of a turbine just by visiting Vattenfall’s YouTube channel."

Kylea Little, keeper of history at the Discovery Museum and curator of the Steam to Green exhibition, said: "We're very grateful to Vattenfall, the Steam to Green programme’s headline sponsor, for offering our visitors this rare opportunity to take part in an immersive wind turbine experience.

"When we developed the Steam to Green exhibition and event programme, one of our main aims was to share information about green energy and showcase the different career pathways available for young people to consider.

"Hopefully we’ll inspire some future technicians."