If you have been an Emmerdale fan, you would be pleased to know that now you can go on coach tours to Emmerdale. Think about all the places that you will be able to visit that you have only seen on the television so far. The trips are generally led by tours who will tell you stories about each location and details about the cast as well. This is one in a lifetime opportunity, so make sure that you avail it.
What to Pack for Coach Tour
Since you will be exploring Emmerdale in a bus, here are some of the things that you should be packing:
For Entertainment
If the locations are far away from your house, you will have to keep yourself busy, which is why you should pack the following things:
- Books
- Chargers
- DVD player
- Journal
- Kindle
- Magazines
- Laptop
- Travel games
For Sleeping
Since the trip will be long, you might have to travel overnight. You would need the following things to fall asleep, in order to make sure that you get up fresh for the actual tour:
- Ear plugs
- Eye mask
- Travel pillow
Miscellaneous
Here are some tips about miscellaneous things that will help you out
- Pack according to the weather but don’t carry overly bulky things because the trip will be a short one.
- Make sure that you label your suitcase so that it doesn’t get mixed up with other luggage.
- Again, since the trip will be a short one, you should only carry travel-sized products.
- Check the weather condition before leaving and carry an umbrella if it will be too sunny or too rainy.
- If you are travelling as a couple, split the belongings in two bags.
- Pack some snacks for the trip, in case you get hungry but avoid messy food items.
Learning about Emmerdale
Emmerdale is the second longest running British opera show that was first broadcasted in 1972. Until the year 1989, the show was known as Emmerdale Farm but the name was shortened to just Emmerdale later on. The show was originally created by Kevin Laffan and was produced by ITV Yorkshire. It is based on a fictional village named Beckindale, but after an unfortunate accident in 1994, the name was changed to Emmerdale.
Originally, the series appeared during the afternoon but the slot was changed to evening time in 1978. Up until the year 1988, Emmerdale took seasonal breaks, but after that, it began broadcasts all year round. The show attracts almost six million viewers per episode, and has a huge fan following all over the world. Since the show has a large cast, the location of the show changing according to the requirement of the scene.
Where was Emmerdale Filmed?
Emmerdale is filmed in Yorkshire in a village known as the Arncliffe village. With time, the team realized that it took a lot of effort to travel so much, which is why the location was shifted to Leeds in Yorkshire. The outdoor scenes of the show were shot in a village known as Esholt, but the place got too popular and the filming location was shifted to the Harewood Estate. Special care is taken of the place as it has a gardener who takes care of the flowers that are required for some scenes and makes sure that they bloom before the shooting is due to start.
Learning about the Set in Yorkshire
The Harewood Estate is being used since 1998 and the place is a replica of the village of Esholt in West Yorkshire. The place designed by Mike Long, who submitted the design in 1995. Places like tearooms and Annie’s cottage were replicated, but since the team was on a budget, the church and the vicarage were not recreated. The construction of the place ended in 1997 and the team then began filming there the following year.
Other Locations Used For Filming
| · Arncliffe | · Meanwood Road |
| · Arthington | · Otley |
| · Ashwood Tea Rooms | · Rudding Holiday Park |
| · Creskeld Hall | · St. Paul’s Church |
| · Esholt | · Stockeld Park |
| · Harewood House | · The Woolpack |
| · Harogate | · Weeton |
| · Manchester Airport | · Yorkshire Television Studios |