FILMING LOCATIONS
The Coronation Street exterior set at MediaCityUK is now one of the most recognisable television locations in the country. For viewers who have spent years watching Weatherfield on screen, the chance to walk along the cobbles in person turns the fictional street into something surprisingly real. The current set, brought
Coronation Street
For many soap viewers, Coronation Street and Emmerdale are part of the daily routine. They are familiar, comforting and have become part of people's lives over many years. For Lucy, visiting the real life sets behind two of Britain's biggest soaps has become something much more
TRAVEL GUIDES
For many international soap viewers, visiting the UK is no longer only about London landmarks, royal history or famous tourist attractions. For some fans, Britain’s biggest soap operas are now becoming part of the travel plan too. From the Coronation Street cobbles in Manchester to Emmerdale’s Yorkshire village