Doctor Who Detour – Cardiff a.k.a The Capital of Doctor Who

Yesterday I made the journey from London to Cardiff for a very special event screening two recently rediscovered 60’s Doctor Who episodes and since I’d never been to the Capital of Wales and let’s face it Doctor Who, I thought I should probably take in some of the sights. Fortunately I had the knowledgeable Paul C Robinson to show me about.

Our first stop was the Church used in Father’s Day.

Next up was the Torchwood Hub.

The Millennium Centre.

And The Wall, adorned with fan love for Torchwood, specifically Ianto Jones.

I spied a familiar news item from Boom Town. 

Next up was the “American” diner from The Impossible Astronaut. 

Then Sarah Jane’s house on “Bannerman Road.”

We then arrived at the site of the Crash of the Byzantium (where you note I am dry) used in The Time of Angels/Flesh And Stone. 

Which is just across from Bad Wolf Bay (where moments later I am drenched) used in Army of Ghosts/Doomsday. 

We passed the BBC Wales village. 

And last stop was Amy and Rory’s hometown, “Leadworth.” 

The next morning before I went back home to London I stopped to see House of Fraser, which was used as the Department store in Closing Time.

It did rain most of the time I was there but I had a great time and must say a massive thank you to Paul for taking the day to show me around. After my day of sight seeing I was off to the main event: Doctor Who – The Lost Episodes at Chapter.

Doctor Who Detour - Paris a.k.a City Of Death

Hello wonderful readers of my meagre musings. I'm sorry I've been a little absent of late. I've got posts backed up ready to go and to write but such little time at the moment. I thought I'd just take a second of my time whilst I'm on this wonderful holiday to Paris with my brilliant girlfriend, Katie to share some Doctor Who City of Death location sightseeing photos.

First we visited the amazing wooden carved doors on the Rue Ville du Temple that stood in for the entrance to Count Scarlioni's Chateaux.

Then it was on to the Northern Passageway on the Rue de Rivoli, the route the Doctor and Romana took to the Louvre.

We went to the cafe that the Doctor and Romana stop at, La Notre Dame Brasserie, where we had some lovely French Onion Soup.

We had a lovely time in front of the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral too!

We haven't seen any Jagaroth yet, so hopefully like we'll survive the City of Death and I'll be back soon with some more posts!