The Soaps Tour, Tour 5
The Soaps Tour, Tour 5
What's Included
- Return travel by coach & ferry
- 2 nights B&B at specified hotel
- All coach transfers
- Half day visit to Cheshire Oaks
- Guided Studio tour of the external set of Coronation Street
- Location tour of Emmerdale (Esholt village)
- Meet & Greet with a current cast member from Coronation Street
Extras
Good to Know
Coronation Street Tours - A 90-minute guided tour. Explore the REAL Coronation Street set. Join our expert tour guides for a 90-minute guided tour around the external set and gain exclusive insights into the making of Coronation Street as the knowledgeable guides share behind the scenes stories and trivia. See the crafted replica sets and be sure to have your camera at the ready. This is your chance to be star of the show, strike a pose behind Rovers Return bar. See the Iconic Sets & Memorabilia, step into our replica sets of Roy's Rolls and the legendary Rovers Return.
Emmerdale – Although the current Emmerdale is no longer taking Coach Group bookings, this tour will take you to the original locations dotted around West Yorkshire as well as a few sites featured in modern Emmerdale. You will visit the market towns of Otley and the beautiful village of Esholt in West Yorkshire – ‘Hotton’ as well as ‘Emmerdale Village’ where you can have a drink at the inn that was once used as the ‘Woolpack’ in the popular TV series.
Important: ITV reserve the right to cancel all Studio Tours with 48hrs notice should filming requirements so demand. Whilst cancellation is very rare, it may be unavoidable. Should this happen, you will be offered a choice of an alternative Coronation Street or a full refund if the trip has not commenced. No other compensation will be available.
Important Notice
- N.B. If any person has mobility issues, dietary requirements or allergies, please notify us immediately and without delay.
- Please note itinerary is subject to change.
- It is the responsibility of each person to be on time for all coach connections, coaches will not wait for latecomers.
- It is illegal to smoke on coaches.
- Consumption of Food and Alcohol is NOT permitted on board any Coach.
- All alcohol must be stored underneath with the baggage.
People are responsible for the safety of their own personal belongings. Celtic Horizon Tours, its Agents, Suppliers and Staff will not be liable for any loss, damage or theft of such belongings.
Important: ITV reserve the right to cancel Coronation Street Studio Tours with 48hrs notice should filming requirements so demand. Whilst cancellation is very rare, it may be unavoidable. Should this happen you will be offered a choice of an alternative Coronation Street & Emmerdale Tour or a full refund. No other compensation will be available.
Please note 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.
Friday 18th September
02.20hrs Depart from Limerick [Bus Stop at Kilmurray Lodge, Plassey Road)
02.50hrs Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
03.30hrs Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
04.30hrs Pick-up at The Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, Jct 17 M7
05.15hrs Pick-up Naas – (Tougher’s)
05.45hrs Pick-up at Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross, Dublin
06.20hrs Pick-up at the Coach Park, Dublin Airport (Zone 16)
07.00hrs Pick-up at the front door of the Irish Ferries Passenger Terminal 1, Dublin Port, Eircode D01 P3K2
[Please note coach must check through at 07.05hrs]
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
Saturday 19th September
08.30hrs Depart hotel
09.30hrs Arrive West Yorkshire for Emmerdale Site Tour
Emmerdale site tour includes Esholt Village – the original Emmerdale
13.30hrs Depart West Yorkshire
15.45hrs Arrive Coronation Street Studios – comfort stop en-route
Coronation Street:
Please advise everybody that Guests will be subject to a person and bag search. Please only bring essential items and keep belongings to a minimum. Please note 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 Coronation Street:
- Small bags including handbags (under 40cm x 35cm x 19cm - approximately the size of an A3 sheet of paper)
Prohibited items while on the Coronation Street Tour:
- 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
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
Sunday 20th September
09.15hrs 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 to Limerick
Bolton Whites Hotel
About This Hotel
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Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross
Kilmurry Lodge, Plassey Road, Limerick
Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
North Wall - Irish Ferries Terminal 1
The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
Toughers Red House, Naas
Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
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M7, Junction 27 Applegreen Services pickup point at Birdhill.
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Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross
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Pickup takes place in the front car park, near the entrance of Joels Restaurant.
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Kilmurry Lodge, Plassey Road, Limerick
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Bus stops in the parking lot near the hotel, free for guests and short-term visitors.
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Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
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M7, Junction 23 Barack Obama Plaza pickup at Moneygall.
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North Wall - Irish Ferries Terminal 1
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Pickup at Irish Ferries Terminal 1, North Wall, Dublin.
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The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
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Pickup is directly outside the main reception area of the Malahon Hotel.
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Toughers Red House, Naas
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Coach collects in front entrance of Toughers Red House complex.
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