The series "Torchwood" was filmed in Cardiff and London in the United Kingdom and Los Angeles in the United States of America.

Filming locations:

Los Angeles City Hall

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at Los Angeles City Hall - a 32-story office building built in 1920 and the first dedicated city hall building in Los Angeles. The building was designed in a combination of various styles and did not claim any specific style. Due to the city charter limiting building height, the tower was the tallest building in Los Angeles until 1964.

Majestic Halls

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at This former Bank of America building was built in 1921 and used as the bank's headquarters until 1972. Designed by the firm Schultze & Weaver, this classic venue is now used for weddings, celebrations, and filming.

Cardiff Castle

In the movie

The scene where John and Jack meet with the rift in episode 2x13 "Exit Wounds".

In reality

MOD Caerwent

In the movie

The scene where The building explodes in episode 2x12 "Fragments".

In reality

The scene was filmed at A former Royal Navy rocket fuel factory, located east of Newport, used primarily for training purposes since 1993. It was originally opened in 1939 for the production of explosives, and in 1967 it was transferred to the US administration as an ammunition depot.

National Museum of Wales

In the movie

The scene where Gwen and Eugene go in hopes of finding out more in episode 1x09 "Random Shoes".

In reality

Dyffryn House & Gardens

In the movie

In reality

MOD St Athan

In the movie

In reality

Cardiff City Hall

In the movie

The scene where Jack stands on the roof in episode 1x07 "Greeks Bearing Gifts".

In reality

Rhossili Bay

In the movie

In reality

Cardiff Central Railway Station

In the movie

In reality

Thames House

In the movie

The scene where only exterior/aviation, Children of Earth

In reality