The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Climping Street, Climping, Arun, West Sussex, England, BN17 5RP, United Kingdom
Scene: (episode "Terror of the Zygons")
The Moor, Hawkhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, TN18 4PG, United Kingdom
Scene: (episode "The Curse of Fenric")
Towcester Road, Waterside Development Area, St James' End, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, NN1 1FF, United Kingdom
Scene: (episode "The Talons of Weng-Chiang")
Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, West Bridgford, Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England, NG12 2LU, United Kingdom
Scene: (episode "Mawdryn Undead")
Twyford Wood Butterfly Glades, Honey Pot Lane, Colsterworth, North Witham, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, Greater Lincolnshire, England, NG33 5LU, United Kingdom
Scene: (episode "Battlefield")
West Common Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge Moor, London Borough of Hillingdon, Greater London, England, UB8 1NZ, United Kingdom
The world’s longest-running science-fiction series has sent its time-travelling hero across all of Britain – from a Cybermen invasion of St Paul’s Cathedral in London to the moors, coasts and quarries of England that stand in for alien worlds.
Where was Doctor Who filmed?
The classic Doctor Who was made at the BBC in London, with location filming across England – from St Paul’s Cathedral to Cornwall and Kent.
Every Doctor Who location, explained
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London – St Paul’s Cathedral
The famous Cybermen invasion marched past St Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London.
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The alien worlds – English quarries
Distant planets were often filmed in quarries and moorland across England.
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The countryside – Cornwall and Kent
Stories used Cornwall, Kent and Sussex for their earthly and alien settings.
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The BBC studios
The TARDIS interior and much more were built at the BBC’s London studios.
Planning a visit
St Paul’s Cathedral in London – and the countryside of Cornwall and Kent – are real, accessible pieces of the show’s long history.
Doctor Who Fun Facts
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Cybermen at St Paul's A famous scene marched the Cybermen past St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Quarry planets English quarries frequently doubled for alien worlds.
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The world's longest-running sci-fi The series began in 1963 and is still going.
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The TARDIS The Doctor’s time machine is disguised as a police box.
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A British institution Doctor Who is one of Britain’s most enduring shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Doctor Who filmed?
At the BBC in London, with location filming across England – from St Paul’s Cathedral to Cornwall and Kent.
What London landmark appears?
St Paul’s Cathedral, in a famous Cybermen scene.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – St Paul’s and the English countryside are accessible.
