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Doctor Who Up Close (Cardiff)

Description: Cardiff Bay / Wales / A phenomenal exhibition showcasing Doctor Who props, costumes and monsters at the Red Dragon ... more

Doctor Who Up Close (Cardiff) ... Centre, Cardiff Bay.

Newest Review: ... (info for one exhibit stands mistakenly by another). There is little interaction other than the green screen effect at the start which is probably the best bit. We parked in the Red Dragon Centre, went to the loo, went round the exhibit, and got back to the car within 25 minutes so we didn't have to pay for parking. The highlight of our trip... Had I have paid £3 I might've been appeased ... more

... as there were some cool costumes to look at (Daleks, Kylie's maid frock etc), but £6 is far too much. Probably around 50p a minute... I didn't spot anything in the shop that you couldn't get cheaper in Tesco. FYI, if you still choose to go then b...more

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Doctor Who Up Close (Cardiff): Stay at home and rewatch an episode instead... (185 words)
by Rich C - written on 18/04/09
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The Dr. Who Expo in Cardiff is located in a unit in the Red Dragon centre that is about the same size as a very small McDonalds. Exhibits are disappointing and some misplaced (info for one exhibit stands mistakenly by another). There is little interaction other than the green screen effect at the start which is probably the best bit. We parked in the Red Dragon Centre, went to the loo, went round the exhibit, and got back to the car within 25 minutes so we didn't have to pay for parking. The highlight of our trip... Had I have paid £3 I might've been appeased as there were some cool costumes to look at (Daleks, Kylie's maid frock etc), but £6 is ... Read the complete review

Interesting, but at the same time expensive. (302 words)
by - written on 15/04/09 (Very useful, 86 readings)
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This is basically a permanant exhibition located in the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay (where the Reddragon FM radio show is broadcast from), which used to be called Atlantic Wharf. It costs a good few pounds to gain entry and is unfortunately pretty small, I must forget I have forgotten the exact entrance free, though at the time, I do remember thinking that it was a little bit pricey. Inside the exhibition, there are real models of all of the famous Dr who monsters, Daleks, Cybermen and lots of the older creatures that I must admit I couldn't tell you the names of these "species". Not only can you observe these alien monsters, but you can even ... Read the complete review

Doctor Who Up Close (Cardiff): I've Seen Who's in Cardiff (1435 words)
by - written on 11/04/08 (Very useful, 405 readings)
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It is perhaps unsurprising that the most popular attraction in Cardiff at the moment seems to be the new "Doctor Who - Up Close" Exhibition; the city has been doing very well by capitalising on its association with the show and its spin-off series "Torchwood". And Who (as it were) can blame it? Cardiff has provided a memorable backdrop to one of the most successful TV shows of recent years*, and as a result, fans of the show have been flocking to the city to visit the locations for themselves. Those viewers that watch "Torchwood" get even more excited, given that virtually the entirety of the programme is set in Cardiff. ... Read the complete review