Blooms and the Cobbles – Tatton Park Flower Show & Coronation Street
3 Nights
Breakfast
Travel Solutions Rep
Departures between 22/07/2027 and 22/07/2027
Child max age: 17
from £499 / per person
Description
Enjoy a fabulous four-day break combining the colourful displays and floral inspiration of the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park with an unforgettable visit to the iconic world of Coronation Street at MediaCityUK! Step onto the famous cobbles and go behind the scenes of Britain’s best-loved soap as you explore the legendary outdoor sets. See familiar favourites including the Rovers Return Inn, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin, while discovering fascinating stories, secrets and behind-the-scenes facts about this much-loved television classic. Alongside our Corrie experience, enjoy a wonderful day at Tatton Park Flower Show, taking in spectacular show gardens, beautiful floral displays and inspiring gardening ideas. There’s also time to discover the vibrant city of Manchester, with its fantastic shopping, historic landmarks, lively cafés and welcoming atmosphere.
Price Includes
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Stenaline Port Dublin
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line -Dublin Port/Holyhead
- Three nights’ accommodation at 4* Yotel Manchester Deansgate
- Breakfast
- Admission to RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
- Guided tour of the external sets of Coronation Street Experience at MediaCityUK
- Free time in Manchester City Centre
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions Tour Manager
Please note – photo ID is required for entrance to BBC MediaCityUK tour by anyone aged 18 and over.
IMPORTANT – ITV reserves the right to cancel Coronation Street Studio Tours with 48 hours’ notice should filming requirements demand. Whilst cancellation is very rare, it may be unavoidable. Should this happen, you will be offered a choice of an alternative Coronation Street Tour or a full refund if the trip has not commenced. No other compensation will be available.
Price (£) based on 2 nights, breakfast & 2 people sharing a double room. Subject to availability. At the time of booking, your holiday has no additional compulsory charges. However, this could change prior to travel.
Accommodation
Blooms and the Cobbles – Tatton Park Flower Show & Coronation Street
Enjoy a stylish city-centre stay at the contemporary YOTEL Manchester Deansgate, ideally located in the heart of Manchester approximately 7 minutes’ walk from the Arndale centre. Manchester Arndale is the largest inner-city shopping centre in the UK, located right in the heart of Manchester's central retail district. The hotel combines modern design with comfort and convenience, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that the city has to offer. The hotel features comfortable, thoughtfully designed bedrooms with modern amenities, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's welcoming MOTLEY Restaurant & Bar, serving delicious food and drinks in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Perfectly positioned on Deansgate, the hotel is just a short stroll from Manchester's shops, restaurants, bars and many of its famous attractions, making it an excellent choice for our Manchester getaway.
Hotel services
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Guest rooms
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Clothes rack
- Hairdryer
- En-suite
*Some services may have additional charges
Additional Info
- Photo ID is required for entrance to BBC MediaCityUK tour by anyone aged 18 and over.
- IMPORTANT - ITV reserves the right to cancel Coronation Street Studio Tours with 48 hours' notice should filming requirements demand. Whilst cancellation is very rare, it may be unavoidable. Should this happen, you will be offered a choice of an alternative Coronation Street Tour or a full refund if the trip has not commenced. No other compensation will be available.
- Price (£) based on 2 nights, breakfast & 2 people sharing a double room. Subject to availability. At the time of booking, your holiday has no additional compulsory charges. However, this could change prior to travel.
- Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure
Itinerary
Day 1 – Journey to Manchester
Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point and begin your journey to Dublin Port for the early morning ferry sailing to Holyhead. On arrival in Holyhead, re-join the coach to continue the journey towards Manchester, where you’ll check in to your hotel. Once settled in, enjoy the evening in Manchester at your own pace – relax at the hotel, grab dinner and explore the local area at your leisure.
Day 2 – A Floral Extravaganza at Tatton Park
After breakfast, join your coach (your tour manager will advise departure time) to travel to the beautiful surroundings of Tatton Park for a wonderful day at the RHS Flower Show. Be inspired by spectacular show gardens, colourful floral displays and imaginative planting schemes. Browse the specialist nurseries, discover new gardening ideas and perhaps pick up a little something for your own garden. There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the displays, browse the stalls and relax with refreshments throughout the day. Late afternoon, re-join your coach and return to your hotel to enjoy the evening in Manchester at your leisure.
Day 3 – Lights, Camera, Coronation Street!
After breakfast, we depart the hotel (departure time to be confirmed by your Tour Manager) and head to Salford Quays for an exciting visit to the famous Coronation Street Experience at MediaCityUK. On arrival, meet your expert studio guide and get ready for an escorted tour of the iconic exterior sets. Step onto the nation’s most famous street and walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters as you explore the legendary cobbles of Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the extended Victoria Street. Discover familiar landmarks including Roy’s Rolls, The Kabin, Underworld and, of course, the famous Rovers Return Inn! Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, discover filming secrets and learn more about how this much-loved television programme is brought to life. There will also be plenty of opportunities to take photographs and capture some special memories – a real treat for any Corrie fan!
Important Information:
- Personal and bag searches will be carried out before the tour begins.
- Photo ID is required for all visitors aged 18 and over attending the BBC MediaCityUK Tour. Please ensure you bring valid photographic identification.
Following our visit, re-join the coach for the short journey into Manchester city centre, where you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace. Perhaps enjoy some retail therapy, stop for lunch in one of the many cafés and restaurants, or take in the city’s impressive architecture and attractions. Late afternoon, return to the hotel or you can decide to stay and, in the centre, and make your own way back to hotel, with the remainder of the evening free to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Day 4 – Homeward Bound
After breakfast and check-out (departure time will be confirmed by your Tour Manager), board your coach for the journey back to Holyhead Port. Sit back, relax and enjoy the return journey, with a suitable comfort stop along the way, allowing you to stretch your legs and grab a refreshment before continuing to Holyhead to catch the early afternoon ferry crossing to Dublin Port. Reflect on a wonderful few days away, filled with colourful floral displays, a touch of television nostalgia and the vibrant sights and sounds of Manchester. On arrival in Dublin, you will be transferred back to your original pick-up point, marking the end of a memorable experience.
Ferries & Dates
Ferry Times
- Departs Dublin 08:15 / Arrives in Holyhead 11:50
- Departs Holyhead 14:45 / Arrives in Dublin 18:00
Optional Extras
- Single Supplement£170 per tour
