Places to go
Come out from behind the sofa and see a "Doctor Who" exhibition or find out about the world of TV with these places to visit.
Spaceport Merseyside
From September 30 2006 until January 4, 2007, the exhibition Doctor Who Up Close will be at Spaceport with an array of props from past episodes on display. Among other treats from the show, visitors will be able to get up close to the Slitheen, a Cyberman and the Autons, meet the Doctor's faithful robot dog, K9, see actual costumes worn by the Doctor and Rose, and, of course, encounter the infamous Daleks!
Address: ADC Theatre, Park Street
Doctor Who Museum
The collection charts the four decades of the memorable BBC science fiction series, from its beginnings way back in 1963 right up to the new episodes. Many of the Doctor's famous enemies appear in all their glory - including the Cybermen, Daleks, the Yeti, Ice Warrior, Silurian, Davros and many more.
These are the actual BBC props set together with fascinating items from the wardrobe and design departments. In addition you can see many of the actual costumes worn by the Doctors and his assistants, plus video clips from throughout the programme's history including the different title sequences from the original ghostly Hartnell version onwards.
The museum is a treasure trove for any lover of Doctor Who and those eager to see what has made this the longest running science fiction programme in the world. At more than 5,500sq ft in size there's more than you might expect around every corner.
Address: Doctor Who Museum, The Golden Mile Centre, Central Promenade, Blackpool
Museum of Science and Industry
The amazing Doctor Who Up Close exhibition visits the museum from March 31 to November 5, 2007. Visitors will be able to get up close to actual props, costumes and monsters from the hit BBC programme. The exhibition coincides with the long-awaited third series starring David Tennant and Freema Agyeman and will feature exciting new items from the latest programmes once they have been seen on TV.
Address: Musuem of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester
National Museum of Photography, Film and Television
Visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience of the media, learning how television cameras work or trying their hand at animation. There is also an unrivalled collection of objects relating to the history and development of television, including John Logie Baird's 1923 experimental apparatus, a diverse range of television receivers, the Thames Television camera collection and a major archive of television commercials.
More than 900 programmes can be viewed free of charge in the unique gallery called TV Heaven. A living television archive, TV Heaven is the opportunity to delve into some of the best British television programmes, including classic dramas such as Elizabeth R, ground-breaking documentaries including The World At War or People's Century, brilliant comedies, landmarks in the history of soap opera (including the last-ever Crossroads) and episodes of Doctor Who. Viewing booths are suitable for small groups, while there's also a viewing theatre which can accommodate up to 40 people.
Address: National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Princes Way, Bradford
