Welcome to the Coronation Street blog, your go-to destination for all things Corrie. As passionate fans ourselves, we’re dedicated to providing you with the latest news, updates, recaps, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of Weatherfield!
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down the famous Coronation Street cobbles, chances are you’ve already met David Owen – one of our most beloved and longest-serving Corrie tour guides here at the Coronation Street Experience in Manchester.
Meet a star on your next group visit to the Coronation Street Experience!
Soap fans, the rumours are true—Coronation Street and Emmerdale are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime crossover episode that will hit the telly in January 2026!
This bank holiday, forget the overcrowded national parks, packed shopping centres, and that inevitable debate over flat-packed furniture.
A community choir of Coronation Street superfans lit up the iconic cobbles with a heartwarming festive performance of a special Corrie Christmas Carol.
The magic of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale tours is more than what you see – it’s the warmth of reliving shared history with loved ones, just as you’ve done on the sofa for decades prior.
We can reveal that legends Sue Cleaver and Colson Smith have been confirmed as upcoming mystery guests this summer.
Want to dine alongside millionaire footballers, share a street with stars of the screen, or shop alongside music royalty? Well, look no further than Manchester.
Fans were whisked behind Coronation Street’s illustrious curtain with Sally Dynevor, the heart and soul behind the iconic Sally Metcalfe.
Ryan Russell, who plays Michael Bailey, unveiled the magic of Coronation Street with a surprise appearance on an extra-special tour of the Weatherfield production site.
“I’m your friendly neighbourhood undertaker or as some of the other cast like to call me, the grim reaper!” Tony Maudsley.
Experience Coronation Street like never before! Guests were starstruck as Chesney Winter-Brown (yes, the lovable rogue with the famous dog, Schmeichel!) popped in for a surprise hello! Played by the brilliant Sam Aston since 2003, he was waiting to shake their hands, share a cheeky laugh, and maybe even spill some behind-the-scenes tea.
“Todd works in Shuttleworth’s, which is a funeral directors, with George. To complicate matters further, George is dating Todd’s mum Eileen. 😂 Much hilarity ensues.”
“I’m from Middlesbrough, and I thought Manchester’s weather was a myth – it’s not is it?” – Bill Fellows
“Your star today survived a Speed Daal van exploding while she was inside. She survived all that to be here to meet you today. Ladies and gents, I present to you Sair Khan who plays, of course, Alya Nazir!”
Julia Goulding’s journey to becoming the much-loved Shona Platt spans almost seven years, but her connection with Coronation Street goes much deeper, rooted in her childhood dreams.
All in a day’s Kirk — Andy Whyment is the first Corrie legend to host our brand new Star Tours.
The outrageous gown, an incredible two meters wide with a seven-meter-long train illuminated by fairy lights, was the brilliant creation of drag queen and fashion designer Liquorice Black.