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Cardiff
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BBC Tours
BBC Tours
Cardiff

About BBC Tours

Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios at Central Square, Cardiff.

Ever wondered how sound effects are added to your favourite podcasts? Or what it's like to read the news? Join the friendly guides for an exclusive award-winning behind-the-scenes tour of BBC Cymru Wales. Visit the state-of-the-art television and radio studios to discover the secrets of making BBC programmes.

On your journey you will:
• Visit one of the largest BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, virtual reality and robotic cameras
• Take a sneak peek at TV galleries and other broadcast facilities

BBC Tours have received a coveted Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award, for the second year in a row, and a Visit Wales Gold award, recognising the quality of the experience.

BOOK TICKETS NOW AT bbc.co.uk/tours. Tours are available between Wednesdays and Sundays. For specific access requirements please call 029 2063 6464.
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BBC Cymru Wales is located directly opposite Cardiff Central train station, with excellent transport links. The coach drop-off/pick-up points are located at Fitzhamon Embankment and Taff Embankment, a short 3-minute walk away. A dedicated off-street coach park with 24 hour CCTV is available close to the city centre at Sophia Gardens, check details on the Cardiff City Council website.

The maximum group size for tours is 20 people. Larger groups can be divided across two shorter 45-minute tours.

Each walking tour will last approximately 90 minutes. As a live and working broadcast centre, no two tours are the same, so every visit will be unique.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours are suitable for children over 7 years.

All adult visitors attending tours must bring photo ID. Large bags, rucksacks and shopping bags are not allowed on the tour.

Facilities

  • Disabled Facilities

Tour Details

  • Maximum Number In Tour
  • 20
  • Scheduled Tours
  • Yes

Visit Information

  • Advanced Booking Required?
  • Yes

Special Rates

  • Special Group Rates
  • Yes
  • Minimum Number In Group
  • 10

Languages

  • English
  • Welsh

Location

51.4768143, -3.17940259

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