Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore filming locations of Doctor Who in Cardiff
  • Discover iconic buildings featured in the show
  • Visit Cardiff Castle, a historical site with Doctor Who connections
  • Explore the vibrant shopping area of Cardiff city center
  • Experience Cardiff Bay, a waterfront area featured in Doctor Who and Torchwood

Meeting Point

The Welsh National War Memorial sits in the middle of Alexandra Gardens, in the heart of Cathays Park in Cardiff. The park is behind Cardiff City Hall.

Meeting point

Cardiff CF10 3NS , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

We finish in the heart of Cardiff Bay, and at the home of Torchwood, in Roald Dahl Plass.

Meeting point

Cardiff , United Kingdom

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What to expect

1

Cathays Park - Cardiff Civic Centre

Cathays Park is full of buildings that have featured prominently in Doctor Who, including City Hall, the Temple of Peace, the Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University and the National Museum. We will discuss all of these buildings, the episodes they feature in, and more, across the first section of the tour.

Duration 45 minutes
2

Cardiff Castle

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.

Duration 5 minutes
3

City Centre

The everyday innocuous streets of Cardiff city centre play a vital role in the development of modern Doctor Who. While the Civic Centre area might be more significant for its buildings, the shopping area of the city centre is vital for its side streets.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Principality Stadium Tours

The Principality Stadium is the home of Welsh rugby, and also the home of the Stormcage Facilty and played a prominent role in the the first series story, 'Dalek'.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Butetown

This area of suburban Cardiff, linking the city centre to Cardiff Bay, players a major role in Series 1 & 2 in particular. Discover where the Tyler family really hung out, where 'ghosts' once appeared, where Sally Sparrow met DI Billy Shipton and a lot more...

Duration 20 minutes
6

Cardiff Bay

Following 90 minutes or so in Cardiff city centre, we move on to Cardiff Bay. The city's waterfront development features a host of locations and buildings that have featured extensively in Doctor Who, and even Torchwood, including the Senedd, the Wales Millennium Centre, The Exchange and Roald Dahl Plass.

Duration 45 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What our experts say

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    Visit the nearby Cardiff Castle afterward.
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    Grab lunch at The Potted Pig nearby.
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    Check out the Doctor Who Experience store.
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    Consider visiting Cardiff Bay for stunning views.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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