Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
Description
Cardiff has been the heart and soul of modern Doctor Who ever since the show's regeneration in 2005. Whether it's supposed to be Victorian London, World War 2 era Berlin or even modern day Washington DC, Cardiff is always there. Join this two hour tour of Cardiff city centre and discover locations and landmarks from up to 75 episodes across 25 filming sites from every series and Doctor of NuWho.
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Itinerary
Cardiff Castle is the centre piece of the city, and the historical point from which the city of Cardiff emerged. It has also featured in Doctor Who occasionally, from Rebel Flesh in Series 6 to Heaven Sent in Series 10 and even potrays the Great Wall of China...
Cardiff City Hall has become one of the most used Cardiff buildings in Doctor Who in recent years, featuring as numerous incarnations from the White House to the Shadow Proclamation.
Arguably the most used buildings in all of modern Doctor Who, the National Museum of Wales regularly, perhaps unsurprisingly, portrays just that, a museum, on numerous occasions.
The Main building of Cardiff University has popped up sporadically over the years, but becomes a regular fixture as St. Luke's University in Series 10. Additionally, the Glamorgan Building of Cardiff University is one of the most frequently filmed buildings in Doctor Who history.
From a Pompeiian temple to Nazi Germany, Cardiff's Temple of Peace is a staple of the early years of NuWho, particularly its iconic Marble Hall.
This innocuous side street of central Cardiff plays a bigger role in Doctor Who than one might realise, especially in a couple of well known and significant stories from series 3.
Wales' modern day iconic landmark has also played a role in Doctor Who history, although usually not as a stadium. Not only has the Principality played a role over the years but also the streets around it, including Quay St and Westgate St...
Westgate St plays home to one of the most famous streets from the history of Doctor Who's time in Cardiff. A key sequence from Face the Raven occurs where you least expect in central Cardiff.
Cardiff's central nightlife strip has appeared consistently over the years, from early Christmas specials like Runaway Bride all the way up to the present day in The Church on Road Road.
The old House of Fraser or even older Howell's Department Store has been a regular fixture of Doctor Who, from the first episode in 2005, Rose, through to even the most recent stories.
Finally, we finish off in the centre of town at St. John the Baptist Church, which features one of Cardiff's most unexpected hidden decorations...
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Stepped out in Cardiff yesterday with Eugene and a small but friendly group of Dr Who fans. We spent around 2 hours wandering the inner city streets of Cardiff looking for traces of the Doctor. Along the way we learned about the city itself and developed an appreciation for how the producers were able to use its beauty to create scenes from other cities across the world. Even if you are not a diehard Whovian you will enjoy this tour, which was enhanced by Eugene's enthusiasm for his subject. Also was delighted to be given the chance to leave at the Natural History Museum and Art Gallery. The gallery houses many wonderful artworks including Van Goghs, Monets and Turners. Thanks for the tip Eugene.
I was really excited about this but there wasn't much to the tour no behind the scenes info, no banter or jokes we just stoped at a lot of street corners and looked at pictures taken off a tv set. I'm a big Dr. Who fan and i lost interest pretty quickly.
