TRAVEL: Emmerdale tour treat for soap fans

SOAP fans can get a real taste of Emmerdale on a tour of the original village from Celtic Horizon Tours that includes an experience at the ITV studio in Leeds where the show is currently made.

Emmerdale is now filmed on a closed set but this tour takes in the original locations around West Yorkshire as well as a few sites featured in the modern series.

The tour visits the market towns of Otley and the beautiful village of Esholt in West Yorkshire as well as ‘Emmerdale Village’ where guests can have a drink at the inn once used as the ‘Woolpack’ in the popular TV series.

The ultimate Emmerdale Studio Experience Tour at the iconic ITV studio in Leeds is something fans of the soap will love.

The studio has been transformed into an interactive experience showcasing the magic that takes place during the making of the much loved series.

The experience has been split into more than five zones, each with unique narratives and setups for guests to explore. As the walk-through tour unfolds you will discover how sets, storylines and characters are born; initially on paper and then brought to life using state-of-the-art technology and incredible set designs.

The Emmerdale Studio Experience Tour is a must for fans of the show and a great opportunity to learn how TV shows are made.

The tour costs from €259 including return travel by luxury coach and the Irish Ferries Ulysses, two nights B&B at the four star Holiday Inn, Bolton Centre. The tour also takes in a half day visit to the famous Trafford Centre for some shopping.

For full details see celtichorizontours.com, call 01-6292000 or email [email protected].