Last Alteration: Wednesday 30 December 2015
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
London
The present Trafalgar Square was completed by the architect Sir Charles Barry in 1845, and is dominated by Nelson's Column to its southern side. Originally encircled by traffic, in 2003 the northern side to the National Gallery was redeveloped and pedestrianised.
The square is often used as an art and entertainment venue.
How to get here:
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Underground (Northern/Bakerloo): Charing Cross - Exit the station onto the southwest side of Trafalgar Square. +
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Bus: Trafalgar Square Bus Map - The "central" part of London! +
Access: publicStatus: recognisableCharles James Napier Statue
The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
Daleks on patrol in the Square
Access: publicStatus: recognisableNelson's Column
The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
Nelson surveying a deserted London
The Christmas Invasion
Filmed: unknown
The Sycorax spaceship arrives over London
The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
Daleks patrol the Square.
The Seeds of Death (1)
Filmed: still
A T-Mat Capsule in the Square
The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Ian and Barbara play on the lions
The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Barbara is surrounded by pigeons.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableTowards George IV Statue
Photograph taken: 11th June 2008 by Chuck Foster
The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Ian and Barbara on the fountain.
Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1)
Filmed: 2 Sep 1973
A deserted square.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableWest Fountain
Photograph taken: 11th June 2008 by Chuck Foster
The Chase (6)
Filmed: 6 May 1965
Ian in shock at being home.
Rose
Filmed: 26 Jul 2004
Rose and Mickey meet for lunch.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableOutside National Gallery
Photograph taken: 11th June 2008 by Chuck Foster
The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3)
Filmed: 23 Aug 1964
Jenny and Barbara push Dortmund down a road.
Additional Notes:
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The northern side of Trafalgar Square was pedestrianised in 2003, with the road being removed and new steps down into the square being built.
Where to walk to next?
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Tottenham Court Road (The War Machines). From the northeast corner of Trafalgar Square, follow Charing Cross Road north.AWhen you reach Oxford Street cross over and the road north is Tottenham Court Road.
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Covent Garden Market (The War Machines, Invasion of the Dinosaurs). Cross Trafalgar Square and then follow the Strand east (north side). Turn left into South Street and into Covent Garden.
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Australia House (The Invasion). Cross Trafalgar Square and then follow the Strand east (Charing Cross side). Cross over Waterloo Bridge Road and continue along the Strand until you reach Arundel Street - Australia House is on the other side of the road.
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Whitehall / Parliament Street (The Dalek Invasion of Earth, The Seeds of Death, Invasion of the Dinosaurs, World War Three, Children of Earth: Day One). Whitehall is to the south of Trafalgar Square.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Admiralty Arch (The Web of Fear): 0.09 miles. 
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Whitehall Place (Children of Earth: Day Three): 0.18 miles.
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Haymarket (Invasion of the Dinosaurs): 0.23 miles.
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Horse Guards Road (The Bells of Saint John): 0.25 miles.
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Horse Guards Avenue (Children of Earth: Day One): 0.26 miles. 
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John Adam Street (Aliens of London, World War Three): 0.26 miles. 
In the News:
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9 Feb 2013: Radio Times - "The iconic London skyline that inspired Doctor Who, James Bond and Hitchcock"
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30 Jul 2004: The Sun - "Who will be next, Billie?" (item on filming for )
Related Stories
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The Dalek Invasion of Earth [23 Aug 1964]: Barbara, Tyler and Dortmun escape through London.
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The Chase [6 May 1965]: Ian and Barbara enjoy being back in London.
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The Web of Fear [15 Jan 1968]: Still used by Captain Knight during his Yeti briefing
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The Seeds of Death [related, still]: Example of a T-Mat cubicle seen on promotional film watched by the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe.
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Invasion of the Dinosaurs [2 Sep 1973]: A seemingly deserted London
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Rose [26 Jul 2004]: Rose meets her boyfriend Mickey for lunch.
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The Christmas Invasion [28 Jul 2005]: The Sycorax spaceship arrives over London
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