Cardiff has a reputation as the home of Bad Wolf Studios and the city with ties to the Torchwood spin-off TV show. It’s also known as the beating heart of the Doctor Who cinematic universe: The Whoniverse.
On this Cardiff Bay walking tour, you’ll experience the city’s vibrant culture, discover its rich history, and explore its status as the Doctor’s gateway into time and space.
You’ll explore streets made famous by Doctor Who, Torchwood, and other productions. I’ll point out specific filming locations and explain how the film and television industry has become Wales’ fastest-growing economic sector.
By the end of this tour, you’ll appreciate just how important Cardiff Bay has been for the filming of Doctor Who and Torchwood over the years. You’ll also have seen first-hand the key locations and learned a little bit about what was going through the minds of their writers and producers.
We will start the tour close to Wales' premier entertainment venue in Cardiff Bay. Hear all about the architecture of this extraordinary building and the different television productions that have used this as a filming location.
We'll pass by the Coal Exchange building in the historic trading centre of Cardiff Bay. There will be an opportunity to pause the tour and enter this key filming location.
The tour presents the opportunity to enter one of Cardiff Bay's original historic pubs. A proper old school boozer in the heart of the bay with friendly staff and a warm welcome.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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