Emmerdale Tour of Classic Locations

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Visit classic Emmerdale locations

The Emmerdale Tour of Classic Locations is perfect for the older generation of fans. This tour focuses on Emmerdale when it was first on TV from 1972-1997. On the Emmerdale Tour of Classic Locations you will discover lots of facts and trivia. Learn how Emmerdale Farm (as the programme was then called) started and how the programme centred around Annie Sugden’s original farm.

On the tour, you will learn how the programme has developed through to the present day. Discover how filming is done in various ways using the Leeds Studio, Harewood sets and outside locations.

As you depart Leeds City Centre you will go past the ITV Studios where the interior filming takes place. See exteriors that have been used as Hotten General Hospital. The tour will also stop in Otley which has been used as the location for Hotten from 1972 to date. The main market square is often featured in the programme and you will have time to enjoy one of the local cafes.

See the original Emmerdale Village

The next stop is in the village of Esholt in West Yorkshire which was used as the original Emmerdale Village. Customers will have time to explore the village for approximately 45 minutes and enjoy a drink in the original Woolpack that was featured in the show from 1976 to 1997 as well as a special episode in December 2016 about Ashley.

There will also be a brief stop at Butler’s Farm where Moira Barton lives. You can take pictures of this privately owned property from the coach. You’ll also be able to drive past the farm near Leathley where scenes of Emmerdale Farm were originally shot.

The old Emmerdale Village Tour of Classic Locations will head to the Yorkshire dales for an unforgettable experience. You will also enjoy seeing Home Farm as this building is not replicated at Harewood.

Your Emmerdale Classic Locations Coach Tour will then return you to Leeds Railway Station.

The tour will appeal to anyone visiting Leeds for the day or staying a few days longer offering an unforgettable experience.

Please note:

Owing to the nature of the locations visited, this fully guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or for parents with prams or buggies
BSL is not provided for this tour
All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
For those wishing to book the Emmerdale Village Tour on the Harewood Estate this TV set tour is run by ITV and can be booked here

See the original Woolpack inn pub and Home Farm
See many of the locations used in the show since the 1970's including the original Emmerdale Farm
See how locations in the old Emmerdale village were used in the special December 2016 episode about Ashley's battle with dementia
Enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire Countryside scenes featured in Emmerdale's opening title sequence from 1998 - 2005
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