Visitor information for Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

Step inside the TARDIS to discover the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who in this must-see exhibition. See amazing props from across the programme’s history and learn how cutting-edge science influenced their design, from the 1960s TARDIS console to Cybermen and of course Daleks, alongside fan favourites such as K9 and the Face of Boe.

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder is produced by Sarner International under licence from BBC Studios.

The exhibition is made up of eight zones that explore the science behind the BBC TV series. It features original props and costumes from throughout the TV series history. There are models and depictions of some of Doctor Who’s most memorable monsters, including the Daleks and Weeping Angels. You will also see some more friendly characters, including the Face of Boe. All monsters are static, they don’t move or make sounds. The Monster Vault is in a walled area within Zone 6 and can be avoided.

There are a variety of touchscreens and interactives, including digital games, each offering a range of information and learning. You can learn about CGI animation, explore a timeline of space travel on Earth and learn more about environmental and climate issues.

• Personal photography is encouraged.
• No eating or drinking is allowed in the exhibition. 
• Some objects are not in display cases — please do not touch these. There are signs informing you of this. Some of the objects are alarmed and the alarms may make a sound if triggered.
• There is some limited seating available inside the exhibition.
• There is an audio track playing throughout the exhibition. This will be turned to a lower volume for Relaxed Viewing sessions.
• Large print guides are available — please ask for the supervisor at the Box Office.
• The exhibition can be quite noisy so you may wish to bring ear defenders. Earplugs and earmuffs are available to borrow at the exhibition box office — just ask the exhibition staff.

The toilets in Tākina are located behind the lifts on the ground floor, opposite Zephyr Café. These include an accessible toilet and a baby change facility.

Inside the exhibition, you can access three toilets, including one accessible toilet.

Tickets for Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder can be purchased online from the Ticketmaster website, or at the Ticketmaster box office located inside Tākina at the exhibition entrance.

There are two types of tickets:

1. Timed entry ticket: This means you purchase a ticket to enter the exhibition at a particular time and on a particular day. Timed entry is staggered in 20-minute intervals. There is no time limit once inside the exhibition.
2. Flexi ticket: This means you pay a slightly higher price than the timed entry ticket for some ticket types. This allows you to visit the exhibition on any day and any time that suits you within the opening hours.

For both the timed entry and flexi ticket types, you can choose to purchase a regular ticket or a collector’s ticket. A collectors ticket means alongside your ticket for entry, you will be sent a special keepsake ticket, designed as a slice of Doctor Who history for you to keep.

If you need any help with booking tickets, please call Ticketmaster Customer Service on 0800 111 999. To find out about ticket pricing please visit the Ticketmaster website.

When you arrive at Tākina there is an information desk near the main Cable Street entrance if you need any assistance in the building. Our guest experience staff wear black T-shirts with ‘staff’ written on them. 

If you would like to buy tickets for the exhibition or have any questions, please make your way to the exhibition box office and our staff can help you. Ticket purchases are subject to availability, and you may have to queue during busy times.

Relaxed viewing sessions will run on the following dates and times:

• 10am every Tuesday during school terms:
  • 29 April to 5 July
  • 22 July to 27 September
  • 14 October to 28 October
• 3:40pm and 4pm on Sunday 23 June
• 3:40pm and 4pm on Sunday 22 September.

The following adaptions will be made to the exhibition during relaxed viewing sessions.

• Reduced light and sound stimulation.
• Reduced visitor numbers.
• Pass-outs can be offered, meaning once you have entered you can exit the exhibition for a break and then re-enter during the relaxed session.

You can book a relaxed viewing session on the Ticketmaster website.