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This week: Coronation Street – The Tour

Coronation Street – The Tour is a unique opportunity to walk down the famous cobbles of the nation’s street, have your picture taken at the bar of the Rovers Return and take a tour behind the scenes of the former Manchester sets. Studio guides will share fascinating facts and stories from over 50 years of filming at the site before its move to MediaCityUK. Reminisce with family and friends with footage of memorable scenes and iconic props as well as visiting actual room sets.

Sunday Day 1:
We journey to Manchester via a stop at Litchfield for a lunch and free time before continuing to the Park Inn Victoria, Manchester, arriving after 4.00pm. The evening will be at your leisure.

Monday Day 2:
After your English breakfast we journey to Quay Street set in the city centre. The tour is timed for 11am, and will last around one and a half hours. You will have the chance to tour the corridor of the stars, showcasing actors past & present. Visit interior sets where key scenes were filmed, and walk down Coronation Street on the famous cobbles. You can even have your photo taken at the Rovers Return as a souvenir of your visit. Before our journey home you’ll have time in Salford Quays.

Hotel (Park Inn Victoria, Manchester):
The Park Inn Victoria is situated just across from Manchester Arena, the hotel is also within walking distance of premier shopping destinations like Harvey Nichols as well as the Arndale Centre.
You can relax in your room which features floor to ceiling windows for an uninterrupted view of the urban landscape. You may wish to dine in the hotel at RBG Bar & Grill with a cocktail or two, or you may prefer to go to the renowned Printworks restaurant district. Also on site are the PACE Health Club & Nu Spa which boasts a swimming pool, steam room and sauna!
Located right in the city centre, overlooking Piccadilly Gardens and a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, this hotel is just a five minute walk from the Arndale Centre (Europe’s largest city centre shopping mall) with attractions like the Lowry Centre and Old Trafford within easy reach, too. And if you’ve any energy left over, the Just Gym fitness centre has everything you need to work up an appetite for dinner in the restaurant.

What’s included:
Return coach travel.
1 night’s bed & breakfast at The Park Inn Victoria, Manchester.
Entrance to Coronation Street – The Tour.
Free time in Salford Quays.
Departure date is Sunday 9 August, prices from £129. Go to bookings.buses.co.uk for more information and to book tickets.