The Soaps Tour, Tour 4 - Celtic Horizon Tours

The Soaps Tour, Tour 4

England
Friday, 25th July 2025

2 Night Package + Coach & Ferry

  • Information
  • Itinerary

Information

Included in this package

  • 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 external set of Coronation Street
  • Location tour of Emmerdale (Esholt village)
  • Meet & Greet with a current cast member from Coronation Street

NOT included in this package

  • Single room supplement @ €112.00
  • Travel Insurance: €26.00 per adult / €13.00 per child
  • €18.00 supplement per person if picking coach up outside Dublin
  • A Client Protection Bond of 3% is not included and will be added on to the total gross price of a booking. This Bond protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge

Additional info

*Emmerdale Village  – Although the current Emmerdale is now filmed on a closed set 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.

*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.

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 if the trip has not commenced. No other compensation will be available.

Accomodation

Bolton Whites Hotel

Within the Macron Stadium football arena, this casual hotel in a commercial area is a 7-minute walk from Horwich Parkway train station and 5 miles from the historic Smithills Hall.

Airy, classically furnished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms have stadium views. Suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds.

Parking is free. Dining options include 2 restaurants, and a bar with lounge seating. A conference centre has meeting and event space for up to 3,000 people.

Macron Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton BL6 6SF, United Kingdom

+44 1204 673610

IMPORTANT

  • 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 latecomer.
  • 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.

Itinerary

Day One- 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 Gateway Hotel (formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel)

06.00hrs            Pick-up in Drogheda @ Power City off junction 10 M1

07.00hrs            Arrive North Wall

[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

Day Two- Saturday 26th July

08.00hrs          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

Day Three- Sunday 27th July

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

The Soaps Tour, Tour 4

England
Friday, 25th July 2025

2 Night Package + Coach & Ferry

Package Prices

Adults€415.00 per person
Children €415.00 per person

Customer Protection Bond 3% is not included and will be calculated at checkout. This Client Protection Policy protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge. This charge is applicable to EU residents only.

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