Can you do a tour of Coronation Street?
Can you do a tour of Coronation Street?
Discover the stories behind life on the nation’s favourite street. Go behind the scenes and walk the cobbles at Coronation Street: The Tour. This unique opportunity gives you access all areas to the outdoor Coronation Street set, revealing off-air secrets and fascinating facts.
What part of Manchester is Coronation Street?
Weatherfield
Written by Tony Warren, it was based on his personal experience living in the ‘back to back’ terraced streets around the old Manchester docks. Communities in Manchester were influenced by strong women heavily influencing the show. The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester.
Is Coronation Street a real street?
Coronation Street is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 1960. The programme centres around Coronation Street: a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford.
How much is the Coronation Street Tour?
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £32.00 per ticket |
| Children (5-15) | £18.00 per ticket |
| Concession | £24.00 per person per day |
| Family (2 + 2) | £80.00 per ticket |
How long does the Coronation Street tour last?
around 90 minutes
How long will the tour last? The tour will last around 90 minutes. This includes an exclusive video showing plus guided tour around the street.
Who lives in number 8 Corrie?
Number 8 Coronation Street is a house in Coronation Street (the street itself). It is the home of Gail Rodwell and David Platt and David’s sister Sarah Louise Platt, David’s adoptive son Max Turner and Max’s half sister Lily Platt.
Is Coronation Street set in Manchester or Salford?
Coronation Street, which first aired on 9 December 1960, is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester. Some of the architecture of the town is understood to be inspired by a part of Salford from some time ago.
Are there any cobbled streets in Manchester?
Castle Street, Castlefield There are beautiful cast and wrought iron footbridges that cross the water, lattice girder bridges and a series of viaducts that carry the railway through Castlefield – all with cobbled paths along the way.
How long would it take to watch all of Coronation Street?
In total, watching every new episode of Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Home and Away and Neighbours requires an incredible 663 hours and 40 minutes a year, enough time to make four round trips to the moon.
How long is the Coronation Street Tour?
approximately 90 minutes
Tours of 50 guests run every 15 minutes on select dates and last approximately 90 minutes.