Established after the character's death in a 2009 episode of Torchwood, the shrine is visited by fans who often leave tributes in the form of notes, photos, flowers, and memorabilia.

Ianto Jones is a fictional character in the television programme Torchwood, a spin-off of Doctor Who.

[3] After Ianto's death, flowers were laid at a location in Mermaid Quay which had been used to depict the base of the Torchwood Institute; it soon became a shrine to the character.

[6] Ianto's Shrine is visited by Torchwood fans from around the world; many leave tributes in the form of notes, photos, flowers, and memorabilia.

[6] Many tributes are left by Carol-Anne Hillman, who has placed items on behalf of people who cannot visit since 2014, and also decorates the shrine for occasions such as Valentine's Day, Easter, and Ianto's birthday.