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BBC Television Centre

BBC Television Centre

BBC Television Centre
Wood Lane
London W12 7RJ

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You have been inviting the BBC into your homes for many years, and now it's your turn to come to visit us! On the award-winning tour of BBC Television Centre you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of broadcasting.

Take an exclusive look into the BBC newsroom, see our famous studios, and take part in making your own bit of TV in our interactive studio. You'll be able to see memorabilia from BBC programmes such as EastEnders and Doctor Who, and venture into the dressing-rooms or green rooms that have hosted so many famous guests over the decades.

Our well-informed guides will entertain and surprise you as you walk in the footsteps of your favourite stars. They will make sure that you see the most interesting areas available on the day of your visit, as well as giving you a fascinating insight into how TV really works. We also recommend that you keep your eyes peeled because you never know who you might bump into along the way!

Your tour will last between one and a half and two hours.

Please remember that Television Centre is a working building so no two tours are the same, but they will always be informative, interesting and fun.

From April 2012, the Television Centre tour will be available seven days a week.

Further information for school parties (including risk assessment and study notes) is available in PDF format on this page.

Take a virtual tour of some of the Television Centre Studios

Watch some insightful staff stories from Television Centre's history

Booking information

  1. Pre-booking is essential
  2. Regular tours Monday to Saturday (and Sundays from April 2012)
  3. Open to anyone aged 9 years and over when accompanied by an adult

Prices

  1. Adults £11.75
  2. Concessions £10.75
  3. Students £9.00
  4. Children (between 9 and 15 years) £8.25.
    This tour is not appropriate for children under 9. We offer a Children's Tour for 6-11s.
  5. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £35.00
  6. Group rates available
  7. Prices are valid until 31 March 2013.

We're sorry, but we can't admit children under the age of 9 on the BBC Television Centre tour. This is because the tour content is not appropriate for children of this age.

BBC Television Centre Guidebook

Celebrating 50 years of great broadcasting at BBC Television Centre

A full-colour guide to the iconic BBC Television Centre in London, featuring decade-by-decade descriptions of the changing world of television along with a host of photographs of its many milestone moments.

The Guidebook can be purchased once you have made your ticket selection for your chosen tour.

Celebrating 50 years of TVC
  1. £5.50 if bought on the day of your tour from the BBC Shop at Television Centre
  2. £4.50 if you buy it in advance when booking your tour. Please be aware that if you buy the guidebook in advance, you'll be given it on the day of your visit rather than receive it in the post

To book tickets

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For group bookings of more than 15 people and bookings for wheelchair users, or people who have any other disability-related needs, please call our booking line so that we can discuss any specific requirements.

  1. By phone: 0370 901 1227*
  2. By phone from outside the UK, call: +44 1732 42 7770
  3. By textphone for hearing-impaired callers: 03700 100 212*
    *Standard geographic charges apply and calls may be included in your telecoms provider's call package. Calls from mobiles may be higher. Calls may be recorded for training.
  4. You can pay by cheque or with a credit or debit card including Visa, Mastercard or Visa Debit.

Refreshments at the BBC

We are pleased to partner up with the BBC Club at Television Centre for a bite to eat after your tour.

For bookings and enquiries, please call 0208 576 8583 Mondays to Fridays, 9am-5pm, or email bbcclub.Hospitality@bbc.co.uk.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Getting there

BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ
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  1. Underground - White City (Central line) and Wood Lane (Hammersmith & City line) are opposite.
  2. Bus – routes 72, 95, 220 and 272 stop outside.
  3. Car parking – there is metered parking in nearby side streets and extensive car parking in the Westfield Centre on Wood Lane; also an NCP car park off Rockley Road, Shepherd's Bush.
  4. Coach parking – there is no coach parking on site at BBC Television Centre.

Disabled access

BBC Television Centre is a large building, so tours cover a fair distance. If you are a wheelchair user or have any other disability related needs, please call our booking line on 0370 901 1227 (+44 1732 42 7770 from outside the UK); textphone for hearing impaired callers 03700 100 212. A wheelchair is available, but it must be booked in advance of your tour by calling our booking line.

  1. Wheelchair access
  2. A wheelchair can be provided if requested when booking
  3. Lifts available
  4. Adapted toilets
  5. Accessible telephone
  6. Assistance dogs are welcome
  7. A sign language interpreter can be booked to accompany tours
  8. Car parking can be arranged for blue badge holders - please ask when booking

More information

Read further information about visiting Television Centre [PDF: 50KB]

Awards

  1. Runner-up, 2010 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
  2. Runner-up, 2009 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
  3. Bronze Award, 2008 Visit London Awards – Outstanding Customer Service
  4. Runner-up, 2008 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
  5. Silver Award Winner, 2007 Visit London Awards – Best Tourism Experience
  6. Runner-up, 2007 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
  7. Gold Award Winner, 2006 Visit London Awards – Tour London category
  8. Winner, 2006 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours

Information for schools

The following downloads contain further information and documentation required for school visits.

  1. Television Centre risk assessment for the general public, 2012-2013
    [PDF: 346KB]
  2. Television Centre risk assessment for groups with disabled visitors, 2012-2013
    [PDF: 342KB]
  3. Television Centre risk assessment for groups with children, 2012-2013
    [PDF: 345KB]
    For use by teachers
  4. Development of programme idea [PDF: 55KB]
    For use by students
To open a PDF file you need Adobe Reader software, which you can download free via BBC WebWise.
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