Super Soap Weekend – NEW TOUR
Experience the magic and glory of the nation’s favourite soap operas, all in one weekend!
The Coronation Street Experience
First we wander through more of Weatherfield as the Coronation Street Tour takes you on a trip down the nation’s most famous street. Discover the hidden world that lies behind the camera lens. In addition to the tour guests can journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return.
Emmerdale, The Village Tour
A rare and exciting opportunity to visit one of the most unique and iconic TV sets in the UK. Tour the working village of Emmerdale, located in the most incredible rural setting, overlooking the Yorkshire countryside. A chance to step behind the scenes and into a secret hidden away village, normally entirely off limits to all but cast and crew! A wonderful treat for any soap fan and a must visit experience for anyone on the Yorkshire tourist trail. Also included is entrance to Harewood House.
Dates
Friday arrival in 2025
Suggested Itinerary
Friday
Travel to your hotel
Saturday
Emmerdale The Village Tour and Harewood House
Step in the footsteps of your favourite Emmerdale characters with a guided tour around the Village where the cast film today.
Saunter past the familiar haunts of Home Farm, Brenda’s Café, The Woolpack, the village Church and rows of stone cottages. All known as home for over 43 years to your favourite Emmerdale characters. Guides will share secrets, stories and reveal fascinating facts behind the making of the multi award-winning ITV soap.
Not only will you embark on a fully guided, 80 minute outdoor walking tour of the village, they’ll also visit Harewood House, which was built in the 18th century and has over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Sunday
The Coronation Street Experience including Tour, Return home
After breakfast we travel to Salford and head to the famous cobbles and the Coronation Street Experience including Tour.
Coronation Street The Tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and be full of filming stories and secrets and packed with picture opportunities. This is your chance to step on to the largest working television lot in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin.
The new exhibition includes replica sets, costumes, props, café, retail and cinema is in addition to the tour. Journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return (approx. 45 minutes).
After your tour travel home.
Featured hotels – Inspected by Greatdays staff in March 2024
Cedar Court Huddersfield ****
This 4-star hotel offers a friendly welcome and a convenient location just off junction 24 of the M62 motorway. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel and there is parking available on site charges may be applicable. Every guest room at the Cedar Court Hotel has a TV, refreshment tray, ironing facilities, hairdryer, trouser press and direct-dial telephone. There are also well-lit working areas.
Hampton by Hilton Rochdale ****
This newly built hotel opened in September 2023. There are 146 well-appointment bedrooms with Smeg kettles and fridges. All rooms have walk-in showers and there is a lift to all floors. Dinner is a 3 course, 3 choice buffet. Coach parking is off-site at Rochdale Bus Station (cost TBC)
Hampton by Hilton Rochdale
Dates | 3 days / 2 night |
2024 dates | On request |
2025 dates – Friday arrival | From £189.00 per person |
Single supplement from £63.00 per person
Cedar Court Huddersfield
Dates | 3 days / 2 night |
2024 dates | On request |
6 June 2025 | From £249.00 per person |
*PLEASE NOTE DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE IF FILMING COMMITMENTS REQUIRE*
Coronation Street
Guests are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
All groups will be charged for a minimum of 20 tickets. Full payment for tickets is required 6 weeks prior.
Visitors who may require disabled access must inform Greatdays to ensure the best experience for all. Due to the nature of the attraction we would strongly advise you that the attraction requires a degree of walking and standing including walking over cobbled streets.
Additional suggested attractions are subject to availability and most incur a supplement.
Emmerdale
Please note that you will have to purchase a minimum of 20 tickets with each date.
Full payment for tickets is required 6 weeks before departure or the tickets will be released.
You must arrive on a coach in order to be allowed admission.