Flashback to The World of Coronation Street in Blackpool

One of our Twitter followers asked for a post on The World of Coronation Street which was at Blackpool. And not wanting to disappoint a request, here we go - well, with what I can remember! Do please feel free to leave any of your own memories about the place in the comments below.

The World of Coronation Street was a themed attraction which was set up on the seafront at Blackpool in 1996, opposite the famous pleasure beach.

The exhibit included imitation copies of the Street and the Rovers Return, and set reproductions chronicling the history of the programme since 1960. 

Did you go? Can you remember what it was like inside?

I'm afraid that my memories of it are a little bit hazy. I went on a visit with a group of Corrie fans when we all met up in Blackpool for the weekend a l-o-n-g time ago. I remember a dodgy B&B, lots of drinking and er, not much else. But I do remember we made the pilgrimage to the attraction on the seafront and sadly, we came out more than a little disappointed.

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World of Coronation Street Tour, 2014

The annual treat for overseas Corrie fans - the World of Coronation Street Tour - is back in 2014.

From The World of Coronation Street: "Over the years Corrie fans from all over Canada and from as far afield as Australia and New Zealand have joined us in a common bond to join our Corrie family, and of course have lifetime memories as a result.

This year's tour highlights in our first week include a group visit to the NEW STUDIOS at Media City in Manchester, a dinner with a special guest and a private group dinner with a surprise STAR!

Our second week's highlights will include an afternoon group visit to Downton Abbey.

Tour includes airfare from Toronto and special add-on fares are available from various Canadian cities.  Almost all inclusive 15 days-13nights -25meals and sightseeing all included."

Find out more at the World of Coronation Street website.

 

I know that UK fans will read this blog post and leave comments along the lines of "Why aren't there organised tours for UK fans to visit the Street set, meet the cast and have dinner with a surprise star?".... and I can only agree that there should be and I truly wish there were.... 

 

However, stayed tuned for more details of  Corriefest in July 2014.

 

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