Description
Join us as we head to West Yorkshire for our Emmerdale Weekend Tour. A lovely long weekend tour to Yorkshire for all fans of the longstanding award-winning ‘soap’ series Emmerdale. Enjoy a scenic drive through Emmerdale country stopping at the villages of Otley and Esholt, the latter was the filming location for the show for decades back to when it was Emmerdale Farm, the filming village as it is today, located on a secret location on the Harewood Estate is a replica of Esholt. It is also home of the Woolpack Inn where we have included a drink before we enjoy our Emmerdale Village Tour. Go behind the scenes as you walk in the footsteps of your favourite Emmerdale characters on the ITV set. With visit to Harrogate, Ilkley and Skipton included this grand Yorkshire tour is a must for fans of the popular soap.
Itinerary
Friday
Depart Leyland at 11.00hrs for our journey to West Yorkshire and our conveniently located hotel on the outskirts of Bradford with a lunch stop in Wharfedale's picturesque Yorkshire town of Ilkley en-route allowing time to explore the town and enjoy the views of Ilkley Moor.
Saturday
Following breakfast, we begin our Emmerdale adventure travelling to Otley (Hotton in the longstanding TV Series). Enjoy free time here before moving on to the tiny village of Esholt where the show was filmed for decades before residents wished to reclaim their village and a replica filming village was built. Spend some time exploring before we head into The Woolpack Inn where we have arranged for you to have a drink. It is the original Woolpack and the only 'soap' pub where you can actually get a drink. This afternoon we travel for our Emmerdale Village Tour, starting at The New Inn Pub, Eccup Lane, Leeds where we will board a transfer vehicle to a secret filming location on the Harewood Estate. Explore the stunning Emmerdale Village as we visit the outdoor set where episodes of your favourite soap are brought to life.
Sunday
Following breakfast, we head to the delightful spa town of Harrogate where we enjoy a free day to explore the historic sights and attractions and enjoy the pretty Yorkshire town. Harrogate is the perfect base in the heart of Yorkshire for a day out with a wonderful reputation for its exquisite retail opportunities and cafe culture, wander its historic shopping streets, or visit one of Harrogate's many cafes, tea rooms and restaurants, for a special treat why not book in at Betty's tea rooms but remember to book before you go.
Monday
Check out of our hotel following a leisurely breakfast for our journey home with a stop in Skipton on market day en-route, allowing time for lunch and to explore.
Venue Information
Cedar Court Hotel, Mayo Avenue, off Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8HW