FOR some people being stuck in a room full of monsters would be their worst nightmare.

But not for Doctor Who fans who are set to be in seventh heaven when the largest Doctor Who exhibition of its kind in the UK opens later in March.

A whole new universe has been created in the Museum Hall deep beneath Earls Court in London where fans can get up-close to some of the Doctor's most feared enemies including Daleks, Cybermen and Autons.

The exhibition features many of the actual props, costumes and monsters from the hit BBC show together with some fascinating insights into how the show is made.

Other incredible creatures lurking within the display include Slitheen, Oods, witches, K9 and even the massive Empress of Racnoss.

Fans can also see Kylie Minogue's waitress costume from the recent Christmas special Voyage of the Damned with further exhibits to be added from the forthcoming new series.

Nigel Nathan, managing director of EC&O Venues said: "We're really excited to have the Doctor Who Exhibition come to Earls Court as it is the largest one of its kind currently in the UK.

"Doctor Who has such a wide appeal for all ages."

The exhibition which coincides with the Easter holidays, opens on Thursday March 20 for a seven-month run.

Tickets are available now from eco.co.uk or from the box office on 0871 230 1092.

Echo readers are also being offered the chance to win a pair of tickets to the exhibition experience by answering the following question: Where is the Doctor Who Exhibition taking place? a) Museum Hall b) Albert Hall c) Grand Hall.

Answers should be sent on a postcard to Doctor Who Exhibition, Communications Department, Earls Court, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9TA.

Tickets are valid Monday to Friday, March to September 2008. The Doctor Who Exhibition and the Museum Hall operate a timed ticket policy and at busy times visitors may experience delays to entry.