Last Alteration: Thursday 09 October 2008
Roald Dahl Plass
Roald Dahl Plass
Cardiff
Roald Dahl Plass - named after the Cardiff-born writer - is built on the former Oval Basin, the entrance to West Bute Dock which turned Cardiff into a major coal port in 1839. It went into decline after the Second World War, and then as part of the urban regeneration and was filled in, becoming the public area it is today. The 70ft high stainless steel water tower was erected at the north end in 2000, and the Wales Millennium Centre opened in November 2004.
How to get here:
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Rail: Cardiff Bay Station - Exit the station onto Lloyd George Avenue, and head south to the Plass. (0.2 miles, 5m) +
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Bus: Cardiff Bus Map - Take route 8 to the Plass. +
Access: publicStatus: recognisableWater Tower
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Boom Town
Filmed: 2005
The rift funnels out through the TARDIS.
Utopia
Filmed: 21 Feb 2007
The TARDIS materialises at the rift.
Photograph taken: 25th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Everything Changes
Filmed: 2006
Gwen wonders where the Torchwood team have gone.
Meat
Filmed: 2007
Gwen takes Rhys into Torchwood.
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Everything Changes
Filmed: 2006
Gwen walks up to the water tower, wondering what she's looking for
Something Borrowed
Filmed: 2006
Torchwood head off to Gwen's wedding
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Utopia
Filmed: 2007
Jack waits for the SUV.
A Day In The Death
Filmed: 21 Aug 2007
Martha leaves Torchwood for home.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableMillennium Centre
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
Boom Town
Filmed: 2005
The TARDIS dematerialises from Cardiff.
Cyberwoman
Filmed: 2006
The team arrive back at the hub.
Utopia
Filmed: 1 Mar 2007
The TARDIS in Cardiff.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableNear Pierhead Building
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
Last of the TIme Lords
Filmed: 21 Feb 2007
The Doctor, Martha and Jack look out over the square.
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Last of the TIme Lords
Filmed: 21 Feb 2007
Jack says goodbye.
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
Last of the TIme Lords
Filmed: 21 Feb 2007
Jack says goodbye.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableNorthern End
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Everything Changes
Filmed: 2006
Gwen pulls up at the square behind Torchwood
Photograph taken: 23rd July 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Everything Changes
Filmed: 2006
Andy takes Gwen home, neither realising they are being watches ...
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Boom Town
Filmed: 2005
The TARDIS in Cardiff.
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Everything Changes
Filmed: 2005
The TARDIS in Cardiff.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableSouthern End
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
Utopia
Filmed: 1 Mar 2007
Jack jogs to the TARDIS.
Photograph taken: 24th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
Boom Town
Filmed: 2005
The Doctor and Margaret head for the TARDIS.
Photograph taken: 25th February 2008 by Chuck Foster
Boom Town
Filmed: 2005
Rose runs back to the TARDIS.
Day One
Filmed: 2005
Gwen hunts for Carys.
Where to walk to next?
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Wales Millennium Centre (New Earth). Enter the Millennium Centre through its main doors. (0.1 miles, 1m)
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Mermaid Quayside (Boom Town, Everything Changes, Day One, Cyberwoman, Meat, A Day in the Death, Fragments, Torchwood Series Three Filming). Head south through the square and under the bridge to the quayside. (0.1 miles, 1m)
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Red Dragon Centre (The Warriors of Kudlak). Head north from the square, and then cross the main road at the lights and walk to the Red Dragon Centre in front. (0.1 miles, 2m)
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Eli Jenkins (To The Last Man): 0.04 miles.
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Pearl of the Orient (Out of Time): 0.05 miles.
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Pierhead Street (Day One, Torchwood Series Three Filming): 0.06 miles.
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Bellinis (restaurant) (Boom Town): 0.07 miles.
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Ba Orient (restaurant and bar) (New Earth, Cyberwoman): 0.08 miles.
Filming Reports
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16 Aug 2007: Scott Frankton - filming photos for dayinthedeath
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21 Aug 2007: "Josie" and "Sue" - filming report for Torchwood Season Two
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8 Sep 2008: Kinda - filming report for Torchwood Series Three Filming.
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6 Oct 2008: Kinda - filming report for Torchwood Series Three Filming.
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6 Oct 2008: Paul Mount - blog and videos for Torchwood Series Three Filming.
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7 Oct 2008: Kinda - filming report for Torchwood Series Three Filming.
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7 Oct 2008: Paul Mount - blog and videos for Torchwood Series Three Filming.
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8 Oct 2008: Kinda - filming report for Torchwood Series Three Filming.
Further links about the location
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BBC Wales - Roald Dahl Plass
Related Stories
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Boom Town [1-2,8,15 Feb 2006]: The TARDIS lands over the rift.
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Everything Changes [2006]: Outside Torchwood
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Day One [2006]: Gwen chases after Carys
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Cyberwoman [2006]: The Torchwood team head off after work.
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Greeks Bearing Gifts [2006]: Jack and Tosh discuss what happened.
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End of Days [2006]: The Rift is opened.
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Utopia [1 Mar 2007]: Rift site in Cardiff
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Last of the Time Lords [21 Feb 2007]: The Doctor and Martha say goodbye to Jack.
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [2007]: Jack takes John into the Torchwood base by the "tourist" route!
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Meat [3 Jul 2007]: Rhys watches Gwen walk with Jack.
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A Day in the Death [21 Aug 2007]: Martha says goodbye to the Torchwood team.
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Something Borrrowed [21 Aug 2007]: The team leave for the wedding.
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Torchwood Series Three Filming
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