Meet the stars: Coronation Street Experience and Emmerdale Village Tour launch new group experiences

Groups can immerse themselves in iconic British soap culture like never before, thanks to a brand new experience launching at two of the UK’s most loved external TV sets.

The Coronation Street Experience and Emmerdale Village Tour, both operated by Continuum Attractions, have been running Star Tours for a number of years allowing guests to meet a mystery cast member at the culmination of their guided tour.

Soap legends ranging from Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle) and Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle) to Corrie’s Dame Maureen Lipman (Evelyn Plummer) and Jack P Shepherd (David Platt) have greeted fans in the past and now the experience is being rolled out to groups for the first time, giving them the chance to potentially meet their favourite characters and snap a selfie.

As with all tours, groups can visit iconic locations including The Woolpack and Rovers Return, and learn amazing behind-the-scenes insights – now combined with meeting a mystery cast member.

A visit to each attraction also comes with its own exclusive perks. The on-site Coronation Street Exhibition is home to unique props and costumes, as well as Rovers Return and Roy’s Rolls replica sets. Meanwhile, visitors to the Emmerdale Village Tour will also get access to the stunning Harewood Estate grounds.

Mark Smith, groups and trade manager at Continuum Attractions, said: “We’re incredibly excited to now offer Star Tours to the group travel trade. Whether it’s a coach full of Corrie fans or a society devoted to Emmerdale, this is a chance to walk the real sets, hear untold stories from the guides, and now even meet one of the show’s stars. These tours deliver something really memorable – it’s not just sightseeing, it’s stepping into British TV history and meeting a star.”

These new group offerings come with added benefits for trade partners, including dedicated support from the Continuum team and promotional materials to help drive bookings.

To book or find out more about these unforgettable group experiences, contact Mark Smith: msmith@continuumattractions.com