Calling all Corrie and TV fans, it’s time to get a taste of the real thing.
For six months only the public will have a unique opportunity to walk on the hallowed cobbles, as booking goes live today for Coronation Street The Tour.
Fans and followers are just a few clicks away from booking a unique experience, as the doors of the former Coronation Street set open to visitors for a limited period from this April.
The highlight of the tour will be the Street itself with time to explore and take an iconic photo outside the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls or the Kabin.
Interior room sets will be on display as part of the behind the scenes tour, giving visitors an opportunity to see where some famous scenes were filmed, revealing insights behind the production.
Studio guides will reveal fascinating facts behind the making of the soap where filming took place for more than 50 years before moving to MedaCityUK, Salford.
Visitors can take a peek into a star’s dressing room, watch rare footage and reminisce over favourite plots and characters with family and friends.
Juliana Delaney, chief executive of Continuum Leading Attractions, said: “It’s is very exciting to go live with tickets for Coronation Street The Tour.
“We have experienced a real buzz of excitement pre opening and we are expecting the tickets to fly.
“Continuum Leading Attractions is very privileged to be involved in a national treasure that brings so much pleasure to people.
“We will honour this by making it a memorable guest experience to be talked about for a long time to come.”
Kieran Roberts, executive producer at Coronation Street, said: “After 53 years at the Quay Street studios, Coronation Street has now moved to our new home in MediaCity, but I'm thrilled that our old set is opening as a visitor attraction this year.
“We're very excited to be able to share with the public so many unforgettable stories and magical memories from over five decades of Coronation Street production.”
Paul Simpson, managing director at Visit Manchester, added: “Today is a fantastic day for tourism in Greater Manchester.
“Coronation Street is the UK’s best-loved soap and the new tour has been highly anticipated since it was announced that the Street would open for a limited period this year.
“I’m sure that the attraction will be a hugely popular and will make for a great day out in the city.”
Tickets for tours starting on April 5 can be booked at ticketmaster.co.uk/coronationstreet.
