Step inside the BBC:
behind the scenes tours
Tour information
The CBBC Interactive Tour
Come and take part in making your own television programme in front of the camera or have a go behind the scenes!
You may visit the Blue Peter Garden, see into a dressing-room, take a peek into some of the studios at Television Centre and then have your photo taken by the Prank Patrol Car.
If you are ready to be challenged by the bravest warrior of them all, you can take part in our very own Raven game and then become 'Diddy Dick and Dom'!
The CBBC Interactive Tour is aimed at children aged from 7 to 12 years old and lasts one and a half to two hours. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note, all BBC Tours take place in working buildings so we cannot guarantee who or what you will see on the day of your visit.
If you are interested in taking part in a CBBC show, have a look at our CBBC website.
Booking information
Prices
- Adult £9.50
- Concession £8.50
- Students £7.00
- Children (between 9 and 15 years) £7.00
- Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £27.00
- Group rates available
- Prices valid until 31 March 2010
To book tickets
For group bookings of more than 10 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.
- By phone: 0370 901 1227*
- By phone from outside the UK, call: +44 28 9053 5904
- By textphone for hearing-impaired callers: 0370 903 0304*
*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.
Getting there
BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ
Link to map
- Underground - White City (Central line) and Wood Lane (Hammersmith & City line) are opposite.
- Bus - routes 72, 95, 220 and 272 stop outside.
- 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.
- 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 28 9053 5904 from outside the UK); textphone for hearing impaired callers 0370 903 0304. A wheelchair is available, but it must be booked in advance of your tour by calling our booking line.
- Wheelchair access
- A wheelchair can be provided if requested when booking
- Lifts available
- Adapted toilets
- Accessible telephone
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- A sign language interpreter can be booked to accompany tours
- Car parking can be arranged for blue badge holders - please ask when booking
Awards
- Runner-up, 2009 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
- Bronze Award, 2008 Visit London Awards – Outstanding Customer Service
- Runner-up, 2008 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
- Silver Award Winner, 2007 Visit London Awards – Best Tourism Experience
- Runner-up, 2007 Group Travel Awards – Best Company or Venue Offering Guided Tours
- Gold Award Winner, 2006 Visit London Awards – Tour London category
- 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.
- Television Centre risk assessment, 2009-2010 [PFD: 75KB]
For use by teachers - Development of programme idea [PDF: 55KB]
For use by students
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