The Doctor Who Experience - Photo Report - July 19th 2015

On Saturday July 19th 2015 The Gallifreyan Newsroom took a very enjoyable trip to Cardiff, South Wales, to visit The Doctor Who Experience.  This was our first visit since the regeneration and re-branding of the exhibition to reflect the Peter Capaldi Doctor.

We all queued up and were given identity devices which hung around our necks and lit up and vibrated at various points in order to locate various TARDIS crystals, which the younger members of our party were encouraged to seek out and find.  As per the previous incarnation of the experience the Doctor appears (in character) on video screen throughout the initial theatrical walk through, giving out orders and generally giving and advice and encouragement.  There is also a very impressive on screen 3D element which, with the aid of glasses, gives an extra dimension to proceeding.  The theatrical walk through is very entertaining, using copious amounts of smoke, flashing lights, lots of monsters and of course the chance to pilot and land the TARDIS.  The voice of Romana (Lalla Ward) can be heard giving an ominous speech about the end of time and the final days of Gallifrey.

Once through the theatrical part of the tour we were able to explore the vast array of props and costumes in the "Gallifrey Museum" which really does touch on all eras of the series, not just 21st century WHO. The exhibition is really well laid out. It's spread over two levels so there is plenty of room to stand, admire and take as many photos as you like.  Here follows just a selection of photographs I took, which I hope you will find interesting.  I would urge everyone to who is able, to attend The Doctor Who Experience, it's well worth the £16.00 (adults) £11.75 (Children)

I was advised that props from the new series (9) will be added to the experience following their on screen appearances staring this September 2015.

BBCtv Lime Grove Sign

TARDIS Mark 1 Dalek Invasion Of Earth Set

Dalek Empire (Parting of the Ways)

Costumes Group

Model Shot

Cyberman Group

Night Terrors Set

The BBC Radiophonic Workshop Set