Coronation Street Experience
Overview
The sets of the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street have undergone four major and several less significant changes since the first broadcast in December 1960. Originally entirely indoors, in 1968 the original wooden set was moved outside, and shortly afterwards reconstructed in brick.
Contact details
Trafford Wharf Road Trafford Park Manchester North West M17 1FZ GB
https://www.coronationstreetexperience.co.uk/accessibility/
info@coronationstreetexperience.co.uk
Access guidance
- As the Tour is based on a working TV set, there are many aspects of the Tour that we are unable to alter. The set does have some uneven surfaces, cobbles and kerbs and there are also a few steps and slopes to access certain parts of the set. The Exhibition area is fully accessible to guests, and can be accessed by lift is nessesary. The Tour is also a timed walking tour and we advise guests of the following main considerations: This is an active walking tour; guests are advised that they should be physically capable and prepared to walk around a street setting for up to 90 minutes. There is very limited seating available at locations around the set however due to the nature of the Tour, all guests should ensure that they are physically able to keep up with the Tour group. Due to the nature of the Tour there are raised pavements and uneven cobbled streets. Care should be taken when walking on the different surfaces, particularly if areas are wet or icy. The Tour is predominantly outside and guests should wear appropriate clothing for the weather condition (i.e. waterproof jacket, an umbrella, sun protection etc.). Sensible, closed footwear is strongly recommended due to the uneven nature of some areas. As the Tour is outside, all lighting is from natural light sources and the hours of operation reflect this. Guests are advised to stay hydrated during the Tour, especially on warmer days. Bottles of water are permitted on the Tour. Prams and pushchairs are allowed on tours but may find uneven surfaces more difficult to navigate. We advise that double-sized pushchairs or buggies will not be able to access some narrower parts of the tour. Please note we do not have storage facilities for prams or pushchairs. Guests visiting the Coronation Street Exhibition area can access it by lift is needed, and this area is otherwise fully accessible.
- Any guests who use a wheelchair must be capable of travelling throughout the length of the Tour, some parts of which will be on uneven terrain. Manual wheelchair users are likely to need to bring a personal assistant with them. Self-propelled wheelchair users even with assistance are likely to struggle on some of the floor surfaces and as a result, may experience difficulty on some areas of the Tour. Guests who use an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter would need to be capable of passing through a standard door opening. Guests must ensure they have sufficient battery power for the duration of the Tour. Assistance in manoeuvring the guest using a wheelchair cannot be provided by the Tour staff. Please note we are unable to rent or provide wheelchairs or mobility scooters to any guests. For any questions please contact us via the contact us section of the main website.
- Accessible toilets are available inside the permanent Security building, which the Admissions Team will direct you to.
- We welcome all registered guide dogs, hearing dogs and medical alert dogs. Guests wishing to attend the Tour with their assistance dog should contact us in advance to arrange this. Please ensure you have formal identification for the dog with you when you visit, such as a jacket or relevant documentation. If your dog requires a water bowl, please ask a member of staff who will be happy to provide one at the beginning and end of the Tour.
- One free Carer ticket can be provided for each booking that has a paying disabled visitor and these will be issued to by the Admissions Team upon check in. Carers must provide assistance to the visitor and proof of entitlement will be required. We currently accept the following: Letter/notice of entitlement for Disability Living Allowance Letter from your doctor Blue parking badge or Freedom Pass