It has been an exciting time for Whovians as of late. Not only were we told who the Doctor’s next companion will be, but last weekend will go down in the history books, as it marked the first ever official Doctor Who Convention!

Thousands of fans from all corners of the globe (as BBC News reports, there were visitors from the US and New Zealand – now that’s dedication!) descended on Cardiff Bay for the unmissable event, which was hosted marvellously by the Wales Millenium Centre, as featured in the series.

Lucky attendees got the chance to have autograph and photograph opportunities with stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, as well as showrunner Steven Moffat. Other familiar faces from the series, including Nick Briggs and Raquel Cassidy, were on hand to meet and greet with the fans, who were also given insights into how the magic is made through cast and crew panels, costume exhibitions and prosthetic demonstrations.

Of course, Doctor Who fans don’t do things by halves, and there were lots of brilliant costumes on display, as well as some bow ties and Fezes fit to rival the Doctor himself…

Above - Fans arrive in Cardiff for the first official Doctor Who Convention.

According to the Guardian, the event has put the show “on perfect trajectory” ahead of its 50th anniversary, and Wales Online have described it as an overall “extravaganza”.

Were you at the Convention? How’d you get on? Share your experiences in the comments, and you can tweet us pics, videos and thoughts @WhovianNet!

Matt Smith can be seen on Daybreak tomorrow morning, and Radio Times has shared a few quotes from his interview for us to ponder over. Because we all love a good ponder!

He firstly comments on the upcoming departure of Amy in the next series, saying Karen Gillan is “a great friend” as well as being his co-star. “Creatively, I have a really interesting relationship with her and Arthur,” he said. “It is sad for me.” He moves onto discuss the series as a whole, revealing that “so much of it is about change”.

“You have to celebrate that,” he explained. “It’s about reinvention. How wonderful that someone invented a concept where a show can change so much. It’s been going in 2013 for 50 years, and it will continue way after I’m gone. The show is bigger than any of us.”

He also responds to the latest 50th anniversary rumours. Yesterday it was claimed by a newspaper that Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is being lined up to play the Master as part of the celebrations. “I’ve not heard anything about it,” he admits. “I know Ben. He’s a bit busy being a Star Trek villain, and he’s Sherlock of course. A busy man!”

As for his own future in the TARDIS, he reveals that he “won’t be leaving anytime soon”. He confirmed: “It’s a thrill playing the part. We’ve got a whole series to make, and a Christmas special as well. I take it all day by day because there’s no other way to do it.”

You can catch Matt’s full interview on Daybreak tomorrow morning from 6:30am, ITV1…

It’s been confirmed today that Karen Gillan will be attending the official Doctor Who Convention next month!

The actress, who will step down from her role as Amy next series, has revealed she’s “looking forward to” meeting all “the wonderful Doctor Who fans” at the event, taking place at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff on 24th and 25th March.

There, Karen will be joining Matt Smith, Steven Moffat, Mark Sheppard alongside other members of the cast and crew.

Are you attending? To find out more, and to book your tickets, see its official website.

Thanks to RoseyM for letting us know the news!

Toby Haynes is the latest name to be added to next month’s Doctor Who Convention guest line up!

The director’s helmed many of the Eleventh Doctor’s stories, including The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang two parter and A Christmas Carol, and commented: “I love the idea of a Convention with a difference, bringing together people who make the show and letting fans see the script to screen process. When I meet fans I am blown away by their Doctor Who knowledge and their enthusiasm to find out more.”

The “unmissable” event will take place on 24th and 25th March at the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff. Matt Smith, Steven Moffat and Arthur Darvill will all be in attendance.

Please let us know if you have got tickets for the Convention in the comments section…

The BBC’s confirmed more guests who will be attending the first official Doctor Who Convention next month!

Firstly, Mark Sheppard, who played Canton Delaware in The Impossible Astronaut and Day of the Moon, is to make an appearance at the event, which will be held at Cardiff’s Millenium Centre on 24th and 25th March. He’s commented: “The fans are a huge part of what really makes the show so very special. I cannot wait to come back to Cardiff for this behind-the-scenes event for the show we all love.”

Meanwhile, the voice of the Daleks, Nick Briggs, Ian McNeice (Winston Churchill), and Raquel Cassidy (Cleaves) have all also been added to the line-up. Find out more here.

Its previously confirmed guests include Matt Smith, Steven Moffat and Arthur Darvill.

Arthur Darvill is the latest Doctor Who star to be confirmed as a guest at next year’s Doctor Who Convention!

The actor will be participating in Q&A panels and signing and photograph opportunities at the official fan event, which will take place at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff in March.

Casting Director Andy Pryor, writer Tom MacRae, Director of Photography Stephan Pehrsson, Script Editor Caroline Henr, Stuart Milligan & Simon Fisher-Becker will also attend.

BBC Worldwide have today confirmed that the first official Doctor Who convention will take place in Cardiff next year!

Described as the ‘ultimate Doctor Who fan event’, it will take place at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff on 24th/25th March 2012, featuring theatre sessions, Q&As, behind the scenes sessions, autograph/photo opportunities and more.

Confirmed guests so far include Matt Smith, Steven Moffat, Danny Hargreaves, Michael Pickwoad and Marcus Wilson.

Plus, the Millennium FX team will also be on hand to demonstrate their prosthetics work, while props and costumes from the series will be on display for attendees to get up close and personal to their favourite aliens, with words from the designers who made them.

“It’s brilliant that the first official convention is being held in Cardiff, the home of Doctor Who,” Matt Smith said. “I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans there, and remember – bow ties are cool!”

Steven Moffat commented: “A whole weekend dedicated to all things Doctor Who, brilliant! We’re going to be celebrating the whole team behind the show, people who bring to life the Doctor’s craziest adventures and letting fans into some of our trade secrets. If you want to get under the skin of Doctor Who this is an unmissable event!”

Tickets for the event cost £99 and go on sale on 14th November from the official site.