The TARDIS lands at Stonehenge

23 November 2025 – London: BBC Studios today announces a show-stopping finale to its global fan activation: the Doctor’s iconic TARDIS will land at UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge on Doctor Who Day, Sunday 23rd November, in partnership with English Heritage.

This bold and unique brand moment marks the culmination of VWORP AROUND THE WORLD, an interactive digital treasure hunt hosted on UNIT HQ that has engaged fans worldwide through five digital missions to crack codes and find clues disseminated across Doctor Who social channels, unlocking exclusive digital rewards.

In partnership with English Heritage, the TARDIS will land at Stonehenge, offering fans the chance to see the TARDIS up close in one of the UK’s most historic and awe-inspiring settings.

“Doctor Who Day is all about creating unforgettable experiences for fans,” said Sarah Bold, Head of Marketing, Doctor Who Brand, BBC Studios. “Bringing the TARDIS to Stonehenge unites two icons of British culture in a way that celebrates imagination, heritage, and fandom. We’re thrilled to partner with English Heritage to make this moment truly special.”

Richard Dewdney, Stonehenge Operations Manager at English Heritage commented: “We’re excited to welcome back the Doctor Who universe to Stonehenge, having provided the backdrop to an episode of the iconic TV series fifteen years ago. We hope that fans who visit us to discover the TARDIS’s location will also enjoy exploring the mysteries of Stonehenge.”

Fans can continue to follow the adventure and join the celebrations via the Doctor Who website, social media channels, and the Doctor Who newsletter. The hashtag #DoctorWhoDay will be used across platforms to unite fans worldwide. Plus, fans can continue the celebration by exploring exclusive merchandise on the Doctor Who Shop, featuring collectibles, apparel, and gifts inspired by every era of the show.

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^{About Doctor Who}

^{Quintessentially British, Doctor Who is one of the longest running sci-fi television series in the world with legions of fans across the globe since it was launched by the BBC in 1963. Doctor Who remains one of the most watched programmes on BBC iPlayer and season one was the BBC’s top drama for under 35s making it one of the biggest programmes for the demographic across broadcasters in the UK. Doctor Who has a variety of licensees and partnerships spanning comics and collectibles, audiobooks, podcasts and magazines. Since 2012, over 17 million Sonic Screwdrivers and action figures, 19 million DVDs and over one million tickets for Doctor Who live events have sold globally. In 2023, BBC iPlayer launched the Whoniverse, a dedicated area where UK viewers can see more than 800 shows within the orbit of Doctor Who. ​}

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