The “Doctor Who” exhibit at the Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK (near Cardiff Studios) is a great holiday getaway for fans of the UK’s favorite Time Lord. Cardiff Studios is working with the BBC on the broadcast of the renewed series “Doctor Who”, as well as spin-offs such as “Torchwood”. This is a great destination filled with great Doctor Who memorabilia.
From 1963 to 1989, the BBC broadcast the groundbreaking Doctor Who series; was canceled and then relaunched in 2005. If you’ve ever wondered how the show’s producers managed to provide special effects so “before their time,” like making an invading UFO (which looked vaguely like an old teacup), find out at the exhibition “Doctor Who”. Uncover the secrets by examining the props, costumes, special effects and other memorabilia.
See the Doctor’s most dangerous enemies, such as the hated Daleks. Remember K9, how could you forget? Test your friends: “What is written on the front of the TARDIS?” Answer: Police box – Public call. He sees Cassandra’s brain, Absorbaloff, and the Sonic Screwdriver. Search for your favorite episode; maybe you can get it on DVD for your own personal collection. Find Halloween costumes so you can dress up as your favorite “Doctor Who” character. Put these classic elements together, gather your friends at one of Cardiff’s hotels and re-assemble the episodes.
Who is your favorite actor who played “Doctor Who”: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston or David Tennant? Listen to intense “space travel” music. Laugh at all the interesting creatures the Doctor encountered. Hotels in Cardiff are packed with Doctor Who fans – make sure you get a room before they’re whisked away.
The Doctor Who series has always been a bit “dated”; The first few episodes resemble old-fashioned home decor styles. Just look at the Doctor Who clothes to discover the latest fashions from the Oxford professors. This “dated” element led to its cancellation in 1989. In 2005, the series was revamped, adding spin-offs such as “Torchwood” and “Sarah Jane Adventures.” “Torchwood” follows Captain Jack Harkness on adventures that start from nearby Cardiff Bay – Roald Dahl Pass – which turns out to be a rift in space. Cardiff hotels have a rich history, from the 19th century coal industry to these modern entertainment venues. The Torchwood set resembles Stonehenge with its semi-circle arrangement. Nearby stone quarries offer numerous options for terrain on distant planets.
Be sure to find one of the nearby Cardiff hotels to enjoy your time at the Doctor Who exhibition. Maybe you can even recognize a Doctor Who from your hotel window.