Soap Tours
Coronation Street & Emmerdale Soap Tours
Visit the External Sets of Coronation Street
ITV has reopened the Coronation Street external sets for public tours. Explore TV’s most famous street like never before.
A Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour
Take a guided tour of Coronation Street, Rosamund Street, and Victoria Street. Discover the hidden world behind the camera lens.
Explore Familiar Locations
Step onto the largest working television lot in the UK. See iconic locations like the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld, and The Kabin.
Relive Classic Moments and Create Memories
Recall favourite storylines, hear filming secrets, and take selfies on the famous cobbles. Follow in the footsteps of beloved characters.
Tour Details
The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. It includes a 30-minute introduction and a 1-hour guided exploration of the sets.
Emmerdale Tour: Explore the Original Locations
Discover the Roots of Emmerdale
While current Emmerdale filming happens on a closed set, this tour takes you to its original and memorable filming locations.
Visit Iconic West Yorkshire Sites
Explore the market towns of Otley and Esholt, known to fans as ‘Hotton’ and ‘Emmerdale Village’. These spots bring the show to life.
Experience the Woolpack
Enjoy a drink at the inn that once served as the Woolpack in the popular TV series. Soak in the nostalgic atmosphere.
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
ITV reserves the right to cancel Coronation Street Studio Tours with 48 hours’ notice due to filming requirements.
Options in Case of Cancellation
If a tour is cancelled, you can choose an alternative Coronation Street and Emmerdale Tour or receive a full refund. Additional compensation is not available.
Embark on these unforgettable TV set tours and immerse yourself in the magic of your favourite soap operas!
What’s Included
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return travel by coach & ferry
- Pick-up points throughout Ireland (differs for each departure date)
- 2 nights B&B at Bolton Whites Hotel or similar
- All coach transfers
- Half-day visit to Cheshire Oaks
- Guided Studio tour of the external sets of both Coronation Street & Emmerdale Village (actual filming location)
- Meet & Greet with a current cast member from Coronation Street
Our full range of Escorted Tours
Did you know?
- Longest-Running TV Soap: Coronation Street holds the Guinness World Record as the longest-running TV soap opera, premiering on December 9, 1960.
- Massive Production Scale: The soap airs multiple times a week and has produced over 10,000 episodes, making it a staple of British TV and loved by millions worldwide.
- Iconic Locations: Key settings include the Rovers Return Inn pub, Roy’s Rolls café, and the cobbled street itself, which have become iconic symbols of British television.
- A Long-Running Classic: Emmerdale, premiered on October 16, 1972, making it one of the longest-running television soap operas in the UK.
- Name Change: The show was initially called Emmerdale Farm but was renamed simply Emmerdale in 1989 to reflect its broader focus on the village and its residents.
- Iconic Locations: The show’s iconic locations include the Woolpack pub, Home Farm, and the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, which provide a stunning backdrop for the drama.
Please note that this is our planned itinerary but can sometimes change due to situations outside our control.
Accommodation
Departure Friday, April 25th
03.40hrs Depart from Limerick [Bus Stop at Kilmurray Lodge, Plassey Road)
04.00hrs Pick-up at Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
04.30hrs Pick-up at Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
05.15hrs Pick-up at The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
05.50hrs Pick-up Naas – (Tougher’s restaurant)
06.10hrs Pick-up at Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross, Dublin
07.00hrs Pick-up at Irish Ferries Terminal 1 – North Wall
Departure – Friday 23rd May
04.45hrs Depart from Wexford [North Station, Redmond Square
05.05hrs Pick-up in Enniscorthy [Supervalue, Abbey Square]
05.25hrs Pick-up in Gorey [at the hospital]
05.45hrs Pick-up at the Beehive pub
07.00hrs Pick-up at the front door of the Irish Ferries Passenger Terminal 1, Dublin Port Eircode D01 P3K2
Departure – Friday 20th June
03.15hrs Depart from Cork, St Patricks Cathedral, Lower Glanmire Rd
04.00hrs Pick-up at The Square, Mitchelstown
05.15hrs Pick-up at The MALDRON HOTEL PORTLAOISE
05.50hrs Pick-up Naas (Toughers restaurant)
06.10hrs Pick-up at Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross, Dublin
07.00hrs Pick-up at Irish Ferries Terminal 1 – North Wall
Departure – Friday 25th July
03.15hrs Depart from Letterkenny [Opposite bus station]
03.35hrs Pick-up in Lifford [at the bus station]
04.40hrs Pick-up in Monaghan at the Circle K service station N2- beside Lakeland Dairies
05.30hrs Pick-up in Dundalk at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
06.00hrs Pick-up in Drogheda @ Power City off junction 10 M1
07.00hrs Pick-up at Irish Ferries Terminal 1 – North Wall
Departure Friday 19th September
03.40hrs Depart from Limerick [Bus Stop at Kilmurray Lodge, Plassey Road)
04.00hrs Pick-up at Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
04.30hrs Pick-up at Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
05.15hrs Pick-up at The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
05.50hrs Pick-up Naas – (Tougher’s restaurant)
06.10hrs Pick-up at Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross, Dublin
07.00hrs Pick-up at Irish Ferries Terminal 1 – North Wall
Prices
| Dates | Cabin Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Twin Share | €479 | Enquire Now |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Twin Share | €479 | Enquire Now |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Twin Share | €479 | Enquire Now |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Twin Share | €479 | Enquire Now |
Agent
Booking Remarks
Single room supplement @ €116.00Travel Insurance is required
€20.00 supplement per person if picking coach up outside Dublin
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Single Supplement applies
A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Balance due 16 weeks before departure
Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
Taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
Booking terms & conditions apply
Travel Insurance is not included
Good to Know
Pick up points: Each date has different pick up points throughout Ireland:All of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility.
Itinerary
Holyhead Wales
Cheshire Oaks
Coach check-in closes at 07.10hrs
08.05hrs : Depart North Wall on Irish Ferries Ulysses
11.20hrs : Arrive Holyhead
13.15hrs : Arrive Cheshire Oaks
16.15hrs: Depart Cheshire Oaks
17.30hrs : Arrive at the hotel
The Bolton Stadium Hotel
08.00hrs Depart hotel
09.45hrs Arrive Emmerdale Village
Emmerdale:
10.00hrs 90-minute guided tour around Emmerdale Village
12.00hrs Depart Emmerdale Village
13.45hrs Arrive Birch Services
14.30hrs Depart Birch Services
Coronation Street
15.15hrs Arrive Coronation Street Studios
16.00hrs 90-minute guided tour of the cobbles
18.30hrs Depart Coronation Street
19.15hrs Arrive Hotel
20.00hrs Meet & Greet with a cast member of Coronation Street
Guests will be subject to a person and bag search at both Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Only bring essential items and keep belongings to a minimum. There are no temporary storage facilities for non-permitted bags, so it will be left to the guest to find a safe temporary storage facility.
The following items are permitted on the tour of Emmerdale Village:
- Small bags including handbags (under 40cm x 35cm x 19cm – approximately the size of an A3 sheet of paper)
Prohibited items while on the Tours:
- Backpacks
- Large bags including shopping bags (over 40cm x 35cm x 19cm – approximately the size of an A3 sheet of paper)
- Suitcases
- Any item where the contents cannot be verified on search such as wrapped presents/gifts
09.30hrs Depart Hotel
13.00hrs Arrive at Holyhead [comfort stop en route]
14.10hrs Depart Holyhead on the Irish Ferries Ulysses
17.25hrs Arrive at North Wall Drops en route
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