Set in Cardiff, Torchwood follows the activities of the members of the Torchwood Institute, a renegade criminal investigation group founded to battle hostile extraterrestrial and supernatural threats. You might recognize Torchwood’s team leader Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) – a former Time Agent and conman who once traveled with the Doctor (
Doctor Who). In this high octane series, follow Captain Jack and the rest of the Torchwood team (Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, Toshiko Sato and Ianto Jones) through dare-devil action, temptation, heartache.
about the destination - cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of
Wales, Europe’s youngest capital and one of the fastest-growing cities and tourist destinations in
Britain. Cardiff’s recent redevelopment has resulted in sporting and entertainment venues, shopping, diverse restaurants and plenty of art, history and culture.
torchwood locations
Millennium Stadium
(Series 1, Episode 7 – Greeks Bearing Gifts & Episode 10 – Out of Time) – In Episode 7, Tosh goes along the
Millennium Stadium walkway reading people's minds. And in Episode 10, John Ellis is dropped off at gate 3 by Ianto, and quickly leaves to find his home.
Millennium Centre
(Series 1, Episode 1 – Everything Changes) - 'The Hub' is located beneath the
Millennium Centre. Gwen and Captain Jack can be seen on the roof at the end of this episode.
Cardiff Castle
(Series 2, Episode 13) – Captain John blows up Cardiff from atop
Cardiff Castle.
Cardiff Bay
(Series 2, Episode 8) – Owen takes a running leap off Mermaid Quays and into the
Bay.
Castle Arcade
(Series 1, Episode 13 – End of Days) - Jack and Gwen visit Billis's shop 'A Stitch in Time' in this episode. This 3-floor Victorian shopping arcade has a glass roof and balcony and contains many shops and cafes that tourists visit.
For more Torchwood locations, go to Visit Cardiff - Torchwood Locations.