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Tours
If you’re looking for an activity to do in Cardiff, why not take a tour around the BBC Cymru Wales studios, one of the best attractions in Cardiff. Come and step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios. Have you 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 behind-the-scenes award-winning BBC Cymru Wales Tour. Visit the state-of-the-art television and radio studios to discover the secrets of making a BBC programme and follow in the footsteps of some of Wales’ famous faces.
BBC Central Square has received a coveted Visit Wales gold award for the quality of its tours and 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.
On the BBC Cymru Wales Tour you will visit one of the largest BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, virtual reality and robotic cameras. You’ll be able to take a sneak peek at TV galleries and other broadcast facilities.
Venue information
- Tickets are available to buy until midnight the day before your intended visit.
- Babies or children under 7 years can’t be admitted to this tour.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult at all times.
- Bathroom facilities will be available at the start of each tour but please note there are no catering facilities on the tour. You’ll find a choice of bars, cafés and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets right on their doorstep.
- If you, or a member of your party uses a wheelchair or has other access requirements, please get in touch by calling 029 2063 6464. Tour guides will be notified of any access requirements in advance of your tour. This is to ensure all of the guests have a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
- If you require a BSL interpreter please call us on 029 2063 6464 and they will endeavour to book one for you.
- Children under the age of 16 who have a valid Blue Peter badge and ID card can go free of charge when accompanied with a paying adult.
- If a disabled Blue Peter badge holder is accompanied by a registered carer, both can gain free entry. Carers must bring along evidence. Please call 029 2063 6464 to book.
Security information
Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your tour time. You will be permitted to take an A4 size bag or smaller into the venue (one bag is allowed per person), they class small bags as no larger than A4 size or standard handbags. Backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags and large tote bags are NOT permitted inside the venue and all adult visitors attending tours must bring photo ID.
The BBC reserves the right to cancel tours for operational reasons; if this happens they will give you as much notice as possible and refunds or exchanges will be given, but they can’t be held responsible for any expenses you have in getting to us. Unfortunately in all other circumstances they are not able to offer any refunds or exchanges.
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FAQ's
I have accessibility requirements – what can I expect?
At all venues we welcome assistance dogs and at most venues we offer wheelchair access, adapted toilets, induction loops and sign language interpretation. There are occasions where venues are less well equipped for visitors with accessibility requirements. Where this is the case we will do our best to be as transparent as possible on our booking page so you will know in advance if this is going to present you with challenges.
What ID should I bring with me on the day?
Valid forms of ID are Passports, Driving licence, Biometric Residents permit, Citizen card, Validate UK ID card, HM Forces ID card, Police warrant card, Photographic travel card (eg. Freedom Pass) or Voter Authority Certificates Please note that only adults aged 18 or over need to bring ID on the day – it is not required for children under 18, although anyone who looks younger than the specified age limit for a show may be required to show proof of age in order to be admitted.
Can my tickets be transferred to a different date?
If your application for tickets is successful please note that they cannot be transferred to a different date. If you find you are no longer able to use your allocated tickets, we'd be very grateful if you could use the unique cancellation link on your e-tickets to let us know you cannot attend the recording, so we can allocate your tickets to someone else on the waiting list.
What should I do if I have lost, haven't received, or can't print my e-ticket?
For Central Square tours, we can resend your e-ticket if you call our group bookings line on 029 2063 6464. If you can't print your e-ticket, you can show it to us on your smartphone or tablet device if you have one. Otherwise, please make a note of the booking reference number and bring this to your tour, along with proof of ID.
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