On Sunday it was Father's Day and two days before it was my mums birthday, so as a joint present for the 'rents I decided to book tickets for the Coronation Street tour. If you're not from the UK you might be wondering what on earth Coronation Street is. Essentially it's a is really popular British soap opera that has been going since the '60s. It's not the 'coolest' show on television, but it's watched and loved by many families. Last year, Granada Studios opened the old set to the public and since it closes again later this year, I felt that this would be an ideal time to go visit with my family.
(P.S. if you've never seen the show in your life, this may be very, very boring)
The tour starts with interior sets on the show, (The Rovers, Gail's house etc) but unfortunately you are unable to take pictures inside the building. The hilarious Geordie tour guide did inform us however, that pictures of the set in can be found on the website. This lasts for about an hour to which you're then thrust back into reality, well, sort of. Que cheesy the Corrie opening theme and lots of pictures from the day (no honestly, they literally play it as you exit the building).
(Literally loling at my claw hand)
(R.I.P. Kal xo)
(R.I.P. Maddie/Tina xo)
The biggest thing I realised on the tour, is that everything looks so small compared to how it looks on television! I mean that's the backyard of The Rovers, really?! I honestly applaud the actors and extras for making the most of the room that they have, considering if you were to take two steps from Tyronne's house, you'd be on the Nazir's doorstep.
(P.S. if you've never seen the show in your life, this may be very, very boring)
The tour starts with interior sets on the show, (The Rovers, Gail's house etc) but unfortunately you are unable to take pictures inside the building. The hilarious Geordie tour guide did inform us however, that pictures of the set in can be found on the website. This lasts for about an hour to which you're then thrust back into reality, well, sort of. Que cheesy the Corrie opening theme and lots of pictures from the day (no honestly, they literally play it as you exit the building).
The biggest thing I realised on the tour, is that everything looks so small compared to how it looks on television! I mean that's the backyard of The Rovers, really?! I honestly applaud the actors and extras for making the most of the room that they have, considering if you were to take two steps from Tyronne's house, you'd be on the Nazir's doorstep.
All in all, we had a fab day and even if you're not the biggest Coronation Street fan, I'd seriously recommend seeing it before the end of this year, just for the experience.
Victoria ♥
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