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Visitors can marvel at the beauty the picturesque farming village boasts as you meander down the lane to the surreal sight of stone cladded shops and homes nestled amongst the rolling hills.

Saunter past the familiar haunts of Home Farm, Brenda’s Café, The Woolpack, the village Church and rows of stone cottages. All known as home for 50 years to your favourite Emmerdale characters. Guides will share secrets, stories and reveal fascinating facts behind the making of the multi award-winning ITV soap.

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Step in the footsteps of your favourite Emmerdale characters with a guided tour around the Village where the cast film today.

Saunter past the familiar haunts of Home Farm, Brenda’s Café, The Woolpack, the village Church and rows of stone cottages. All known as home for over 43 years to your favourite Emmerdale characters. Guides will share secrets, stories and reveal fascinating facts behind the making of the multi award-winning ITV soap.

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The Emmerdale Village Tour

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Head to the Yorkshire dales for an unforgettable experience taking you behind the Scenes of Emmerdale.

The Emmerdale village tour is a trip to see the actual village set where all of the Exterior filming is done. Have your picture taken outside the Woolpack, stand where all of your favourite cast members have stood, and witness the Emmerdale Village for real!

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Join us for a fantastic two-day break with the opportunity to enjoy The Emmerdale Village Tour, a guided walking tour of the TV village based on the Harewood Estate near Leeds! This is whe

Join us for a fantastic two-day break with the opportunity to enjoy The Emmerdale Village Tour, a guided walking tour of the TV village based on the Harewood Estate near Leeds! This is where the exterior scenes of the much-loved soap are filmed, including all your favourites such as The Woolpack, Café Mainstreet and David’s Shop. We also enjoy the historic ambience and local culture at Skipton Market.

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Join us for a fantastic two-day break with the opportunity to enjoy The Emmerdale Village Tour, a guided walking tour of the TV village based on the Harewood Estate near Leeds! This is where the exterior scenes of the much-loved soap are filmed, including all your favourites such as The Woolpack, Café Mainstreet and David’s Shop. We also enjoy the historic ambience and local culture at Skipton Market.

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to Skipton and explore its bustling market. Trading since medieval times, this vibrant array of stalls set along cobbled streets captures Yorkshire’s heritage, as shoppers browse fresh local produce and unique gifts, during this 800-year-old tradition. Later, the coach takes us to our hotel where we check in and enjoy an evening meal.

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and travel to the grounds of Harewood House, for The Emmerdale Village Tour. See Britain's second-longest-running soap from the outside and take part in a fantastic Yorkshire TV experience! Later, we rejoin the coach for our journey home.

Join us on a trip to one of the oldest and best markets in the country, located at the foothills of the Dales in Skipton. This delightful town, known as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, continues to host a market under a charter granted over 800 years by King John. Voted Best Market on many occasions, Skipton Market is a real treat on your coach break, with plenty of stalls ready to tempt you. See more

Located within the beautiful Harewood Estate in Leeds, this Village Tour will give you the chance to go behind the scenes onto one of the most much-loved soap sets. This fully guided tour allows guests to tread the tarmac through the fictional Emmerdale village – home to all of the biggest scandals and thrilling drama to feature on the popular TV show.

Visitors will be able to marvel at the beauty the picturesque farming village boasts as they meander down the lane to the surreal sight of stone cladded shops and homes nestled amongst the rolling hills. Sauntering past the familiar haunts of Bob’s Café, The Woolpack, the village Church and rows of stone cottages known as home for over 43 years to your favourite Emmerdale characters, guides will share secrets, stories and reveal fascinating facts behind the making of the, multi award winning, ITV soap.

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• Overnight stay at the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• En-route visit to Skipton Market
• Admission to the Emmerdale Village Tour

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Emmerdale fans can walk in the footsteps of their favourite characters thanks to the show's official tour, which offers an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes.

The long-running soap's location scenes are filmed in a purpose-built village on the Harewood Estate in Leeds, which for many years was closed to visitors.

That all changed in 2015 when ITV decided to show off the village as a tourist attraction on weekends, and thousands of fans have flocked to the set ever since.

The Tour makes a perfect present for fans, but how do you buy tickets and vouchers? And what other alternate Emmerdale experiences are on offer? Read on for our full guide.

Emmerdale Village Tour – how to buy tickets and vouchers

The Emmerdale Village Tour gives lucky fans the opportunity to visit the show's outdoor set, which is used for exterior scenes in almost every episode.

Emmerdale 's busy cast and crew film on the set during the week, but the Tours take place on weekends – giving viewers the exciting opportunity to see the exterior locations for The Woolpack, the café, the local shop and many more.

Tickets are available on select weekends and must be pre-booked.

You can get the best price for a direct booking via the official Emmerdale Village Tours website . It's £35 per person for the standard version of the Tour and you select a day and time of your choosing when making the booking.

The Star Tours version, which offer the chance to meet a surprise member of the cast, are available from £55 per person.

Meanwhile, if you'd like to buy tickets for someone as a present, gift vouchers are probably a better option as the lucky recipient can then choose the most convenient day and time for them when redeeming the voucher.

Purchases for gift vouchers can be made on sites like Virgin Experience Days , which offers a gift voucher for two people to enjoy the standard version of the Tour for £76.

Vouchers are valid for 12 months, offering plenty of time to plan a trip. They also include complimentary bus transfer from the designated meet-up point to the Emmerdale set.

Buy Emmerdale Village Tour for two with Afternoon Tea

If you're tempted to make your Emmerdale day extra special, there's a premium version of the Tour voucher available with a delicious extra included.

Buy A Gift has a special version of the voucher which includes access to the Tour for two people, as well as afternoon tea for two at Veeno in Leeds.

This is currently available for £115 and entitles you to focaccia bread, meats and cheeses, chocolate cake, lemon cake, scones with mascarpone, strawberry jam and a pot of tea or coffee during your visit to Veeno.

Buy Emmerdale Village Tour vouchers with a 4* Leeds hotel stay included

For those who'd like to take the Tour without worrying about getting home the same day, there's a voucher option available which includes a 4* hotel stay in Leeds.

Wonder Days has this option on offer for two people – it's £298 for one night and £439 for two nights.

Buy gift vouchers for the Emmerdale Tour and Coronation Street Tour

A voucher option for the ultimate soap fan.

Virgin Experience Days is currently offering gift vouchers for two people, which include the Emmerdale Village Tour and the Coronation Street Experience.

This means you'll be able to explore the Emmerdale village and walk down the Corrie cobbles for £152 for two.

Buy a voucher for the Classic Emmerdale tour for two people

If you've already taken the official Tour, or just prefer the classic episodes to the modern-day show, it's worth considering the alternate option for an exciting Emmerdale day out.

The Old Emmerdale Location Guided Tour for Two allows fans to explore the real-life village of Esholt, which was used for filming until 1996. This includes the original Woolpack pub.

The old village was also briefly featured in an episode in 2016 , which explored life through the eyes of Ashley Thomas when he was living with dementia.

This tour also takes fans on a ride around West Yorkshire to enjoy the scenery and see other locations which were used in the older episodes.

Buy A Gift has a voucher for two people at the price of £80 . Please note that this experience does not include access to the current ITV set or the locations which feature in the modern-day Emmerdale .

Buy a helicopter ride for one or two

Another quirky way to celebrate your Emmerdale obsession is to take an exciting helicopter ride which includes a glimpse of the current set.

Into The Blue is currently advertising a voucher for a 45-minute helicopter tour of York.

While this experience isn't totally focused on soaps, it does include an opportunity to fly over the Harewood Estate where Emmerdale is currently filmed. This gives fans a chance to spot The Woolpack, the farm and other familiar locations.

This is available for £239 for one person or £449 for two people.

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Head to the Yorkshire Dales for an unforgettable experience taking you behind the scenes of Emmerdale.  Walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters as you explore the beautiful countryside setting of your favourite soap!  The outdoor village is set within Harewood Estate and is our destination for day two of a truly remarkable soap-filled weekend.

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The Emmerdale Village Tour is an outside walking tour with uneven surfaces and some hilly areas. Guests are advised to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

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Explore the stunning Emmerdale Village as you visit the outdoor set where episodes of your favourite soap are brought to life. Home to the stars of Emmerdale during the week, our exclusive weekend tours will give you the chance to experience the drama for yourself. Tours are available on select weekends and must be pre-booked online.

Due to the closed set location, your journey will begin outside The New Inn Pub, Eccup Lane, Leeds, LS16 8AU. Here you’ll board the complimentary coach transfer which will transport you to a secure area located within the Harewood Estate. The meet up time will be stated on your confirmation email.

You’ll then embark on a 90 minute, fully guided, outside walking tour where you’ll explore the village and see exterior sets of The Woolpack, Café Mainstreet, David’s Shop and many more – with plenty of time to take photos. There is the chance to purchase snacks, refreshments, and souvenirs before boarding the coach back to The New Inn.

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When:  Throughout the year Locations visited:  Harewood House, the Studio Experience in Leeds OR Yorkshire Dales, Esholt, Otley (previous filming locations)                                          

Emmerdale tours   are proving to be extremely popular as fans of TV series fall in love with the characters and wish to visit the   places featured on screen. 'Emmerdale' filming location tours are no exception with thousands of people descending upon the newly opened set in the grounds of the Harewood House Estate and the former filming location in Esholt, Yorkshire. NEW for 2016, Emmerdale - The Studio Experience at which visitors can enjoy full-scale set reconstructions and more. 

Emmerdale – The Tour

The new ‘ Emmerdale – The Tour ’ attraction first opened its doors to the public in 2015, allowing visitors to tread the tarmac and enjoy a fully guided tour of the fictional village. Visitors can see the stone clad homes and shops nestled amongst the rolling Yorkshire hills and see familiar haunts including Home Farm, The Woolpack, the Church and Bob’s Café.

Emmerdale – The Studio Experience

In 2016, the Emmerdale Studio Experience  openined, allowing fans to get even closer to their favourite soap. The tour allows visitors to enjoy full-scale set reconstrictions, hear about past storylines and tales from behind the scenes and more. 

Emmerdale Filming Location Tours

Original location filming of 'Emmerdale' took place in the village of   Arncliffe in Littondale   which is one of the less visited valleys of the   Yorkshire Dales . In 1976, as more and more people began to realise where filming took place, they decided to move to   Esholt where it remained for 22 years. This beautiful village soon became a tourist attraction with fans from all over the world descending on Esholt to see the villages and to have a drink in the village pub which was formerly The Commercial Hotel and was renamed   The Woolpack Inn . Esholt is one of the many places you will visit when you join an 'Emmerdale' filming location tour, where if there is time, you can have a drink in The Woolpack.

The majority of location footage also takes place in areas of West Yorkshire such as the   fictional market town of 'Hotten'   which is actually shot in   Otley  located on the outskirts of Leeds.  The beautiful town of Otley is another location that you will be able to visit on   'Emmerdale' filming location tours . Since 1998, filming for 'Emmerdale' takes place on a   purpose-built closed set on the Harewood Estate.

Tours start from only £119 per person   and each 'Emmerdale' filming location tour package includes: return coach travel, accommodation, meals and an exciting touring itinerary. 

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What do I wear? You will predominantly be exploring the countryside so good footwear is a necessity. You may also need waterproofs, maybe wellies and warm clothing unless you visit when the British weather is behaving itself!

What to take with you? A camera so you can take snaps of yourself by the various famous locations. A brolly just in case the heavens open.

Will I be visiting the actual set? Unfortunately, as filming now takes place on a closed set, you will be visiting the original locations dotted around West Yorkshire such as the market towns of Otley and Esholt.

What will I see on the tour? Most of the outdoor filming of ‘Emmerdale’ took place in Esholt between 1976 and 1996. ‘The Woolpack’ and surrounding cottages are still instantly recognisable. You’ll then continue to Otley which featured as ‘Hotton’ in the TV series. Most tours also feature visits to Holmfirth (the setting for ‘Last of the Summer Wine’) and Goathland which was used as ‘Aidensfield’ in ‘Heartbeat’.

Will there be opportunities to explore? You will have the chance to get off the coach on several occasions to stretch your legs, take pictures and see the locations up close.

Are there any catering facilities? There are plenty of pubs, restaurants and cafes in both Otley and Esholt. You can also nip into the Inn formerly ‘The Woolpack’ for a pint if there is time. Should you wish, you could also pack a small picnic if you’re looking to save some pennies!

Can I take photos? Yes you can but those that are taken must be for personal use only.

When is the best time to visit? With the Dales it is the luck of the draw where the weather is concerned, it could snow, rain or be brilliant sunshine – you can never tell! April/May are nice months to visit as spring is in full bloom. Summer should be hot & sunny but it can also be a washout. Might be best to avoid autumn & winter as the weather really does turn nasty!

What if I am in a wheelchair? There is a fair amount of walking required especially if you wish to explore the locations featured in ‘Emmerdale’. The Yorkshire Dales can be quite uneven so if you’re unsteady on your pins, it might be best to avoid this tour or remain on the coach when others are exploring.

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Address: The Yorkshire Dales, Esholt, Otley

How to get there: All coach packages will include transfers directly to the venue. The dales are on the outskirts of Leeds and are easily accessible to cars by taking the A65 or A6038. The nearest train station is Guiseley, however it is a 30 minute walk so it may be advisable to take a taxi. 

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Came with national holidays who organised the trip excellently. If you like Emmerdale it is a must-see trip. Steve was a great host, very informative, funny and friendly. Gave a lot of detail on the buildings, things you wouldn't know unless you came. Overall, brilliant.

A short bus journey from the pickup point, no private cars allowed at the attraction. We were taken round the village by a guide called Natalie, she was a fountain of information, very friendly and answered all our questions. We visited all the houses and Natalie told us about present and past inhabitants of them all. We were fortunate that the weather was good, if weather not so good you will need an umbrella. Be aware the Stables pub (pickup point) is not scheduled to open until 12:00, although the day we went it opened at 11:30 am. The pickup bus was ready before the pickup time and left approx 15 mins after the meeting time. We had a very good day. In the bus car park was a small caravan selling drinks snacksd and a few momentoes, eg mugs, fridge magnets pencils etc.

First of all the location they pick you up from is really nice & a good place to have a drink before you set off. The actual location is set in the sticks & when you see it you will think it's a village that has stood for ages. It hasn't but it's great to see all the houses, shops etc in the village & get photos outside them. The tour guide Natalie was really approachable & gave many nuggets of information. The merchandise was over priced, but this is expected of all places like this. Do not expect to go inside the building much, as they are not set up for that. Would definitely recommend.

Was surprised with this today by my birthday by my husband we love the show and was fantastic walking through the village seen the vet house going into the church graveyard our tour guide was Natalie and she was 5 star rating friendly answered everyone questions and asked everyone questions def recommend this and even bought a David's shop bag

This tour was excellent. Our guide Natalie was informative, professional and very friendly. Lots of information and lots of opportunity to take photos around the village. My friend and I really enjoyed this Emmerdale experience. We stayed at Weetlyhall and were picked up at 10.30am for the 11.30am tour. It took around 29 minutes to get there then we had time to visit the shop/van that sold refreshments and memorabilia etc. Great tour. Thank you Natalie. Went on to the studio tour in the afternoon which was a total disappointment so please don't waste your money there!!

I have been watching this wonderful soap since 16th October 1972. This was my second visit first one was 20 years ago, so a lot has changed. This time I went with Newmarket coaches, our tour guide was Caroline, she had done a lot of research into Emmerdale and kept us amused with questions and information. Caroline was a really lovely lady who took great care of us all. Anyone who goes on trips with her are very lucky people. Our driver was JOHN, he was outstanding too. Our first stop was at Esholt where Emmerdale was first filmed, we had a relaxing drink in the woolpack at a very reasonable price. Once again really nice friendly people. Also popped over the road to the old post offfice to pick up a few bits! Followed by a quick walk round the beautiful village with an outstanding church. Then on to our Hotel Jury's in Bradford. Good hotel nice food and very pentiful . Lovely helpful waitress, I can't remember her name but just in case she reads this she had just moved into a flat with her boyfriend who also worked at the hotel. Sunday started with the Emmerdale Studio Experience our guide was fleur we had our photo taken behind the Woolpack and it only costed £10.00 for 2 photos! Bargain! The studio was excellent, the wedding dresses looked even better than on the TV. There was also items on show belonging to actors and actresses that had passed away. Tissue time. Finally we went to Harewood Estate, where the village has been built, oh my goodness how beautiful. Our guide Natalie took us around the village explaining who lived at what house and what the houses are really used for storage, makeup etc. Some of the houses are used as sets. All the dwelling around the outside of the village was explained to us.The purpose-built TV set fun! So if you get the chance to take this trip, do it, it is worth every penny.

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I went on the holiday of a lifetime aged 30 – but everyone else there was a pensioner

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My mother and I were sitting in the open restaurant of a lodge in Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya .  

Kilimanjaro was hidden behind a low cloud. We were waiting to set off for another afternoon safari when suddenly, an adult elephant peered over the back fence. 

Pointing in delight, we sat and watched it in silence as it continued to nose around, waving its trunk. inquisitively.

It felt like a moment in a movie, which was pretty apt as I’d spent our whole dream holiday feeling like I’d stumbled into the starring role of a comedy film.  

At the age of 30, I found myself on a Saga holiday to Kenya and Tanzania.

It had always been my mother’s dream to travel to Africa. She wanted to see wild animals in their natural habitat since she watched Born Free and Daktari as a kid. But, for one reason or another, she’d never made it there. 

Then, in 2023, thanks to her retirement and me becoming my own boss, we were finally in a position to book it. 

For almost a year, Mum searched for the best value-for-money trips that visited all the places she had dreamed of seeing, before ultimately landing on Titan Travel’s ‘The Great Migration Tour’. 

The Titan Travel package included everything we wanted, including visits to Amboseli National Park, which is known for its elephants; Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its elephant orphanage, where we’d see young elephants being bottle fed, and The Olduvai Gorge, which is referred to as the cradle of civilisation. 

The trip also included the Masai Mara and the Serengeti , where we could see the Big Five and enjoy African wildlife and nature. 

The accommodation was luxury camping and lodges so we’d have an authentic experience in comfort – perfect for Mum, who has some health concerns and couldn’t spend 10 days on a blow-up camping bed. 

With our excitement brewing, we wasted no time in paying our deposit – though, in hindsight, I wish I’d paid more attention to the Saga logo at the bottom of the payment form. 

Saga, for those that don’t know, offers exclusive holidays for those over-50 – although companions over 40 are welcome, too. 

I remember thinking it was strange that their logo would be associated with this tour, which seemed to be for everyone. But a quick Google search explained that, though Titan Travel had been bought out by Saga back in 2009, the two companies still operated separate tours, so I thought nothing more of it. 

Before I knew it, November 2023 arrived, and Mum and I were headed for Africa. 

When we arrived at Nairobi airport, our tour guide was waiting for us amidst the sea of tour operators and hotel pickups. He was easy to identify thanks to the Titan Travel sign he held – though somewhat confusingly, the other side of his sign said ‘Saga’. 

I reasoned that, as the logo had featured on all the paperwork, it was just another way for folks to identify this as their trip. 

But as our group of 16 slowly began to gather, I realised that, at 30 , I was the only person under 60 on the trip. 

Some people explained that they’d noticed the trip was available through both companies and weren’t too bothered that younger people may be included. 

But others critically eyed my nose ring and tattoos, as well as Mum’s wonderfully pink hair. 

Things didn’t exactly get better from there, either. 

At the hotel, the receptionist asked if I was part of the Saga group during check-in. When I reluctantly confirmed that I was, they must have presumed I was the tour guide as, giving a kindly smile to Mum, they gave me the keys and the paperwork. 

And I cringed later on that night as I made my way to the long, pre-assigned dinner table with a large Saga sign on it. 

I hadn’t really known who to expect on this Titan Travel trip when it came to my fellow travellers. I knew safaris were often associated with ‘retirement holidays’ – and I knew it wasn’t going to be full of twenty-somethings partying all night – but I thought we might be a little more mixed, age-wise.  

That first night, I felt like I was at a job interview , rather than making small talk on holiday.

I was quizzed about how I could afford the holiday, why I was travelling with my mother, and why I had chosen not to marry and have children .

I could tell many in our group immediately were wary of me, and I had to prove to them I wasn’t a petulant teenager, or the drinking-and-dancing stereotype often depicted in Ibiza weekender horror stories. 

I could see the shock on their faces when they found out I read classic literature, was well-travelled and listened to music from the 60s. 

Of course, the main question was whether I knew I would be on a Saga holiday with an older demographic. ‘Definitely not!’ I assured them. 

However, everyone on the trip had to overcome their judgements of the others to get along, and the more I spoke directly to people, the more they warmed to me as a fellow traveller and I saw their fun, jovial sides coming through.  

Once home, my friends asked me how my holiday had been. ‘Well, it turns out that turning 30 has some unexpected side effects,’ I laughed. ‘You can even go on a Saga holiday.’ 

But in all seriousness, I messaged Titan Travel, expressing my disappointment at the lack of warning about the trips. I’d already combed through both companies’ pages, and nowhere on the marketing material did it indicate that the two tours would be combined. 

I’d also spoken to our tour guide before we left, who confirmed we were not the first travellers to find themselves accidentally on a Saga tour. On the tour before us, a couple had been similarly grouped with people decades older than them. 

Titan Travel did respond, saying that ‘although Saga customers are now travelling with those who have booked with us, the tour provided by both brands is highly complementary, and there should be minimal impact on the level of service provided’.

It felt pretty dismissive to me. While I didn’t want any compensation, they didn’t seem to want to acknowledge that they hadn’t been totally upfront in their marketing. It just leaves other people open to taking a trip that is wrong for them. 

Granted, accidentally ending up on a Saga tour didn’t affect my enjoyment of the trip. 

I’ll never forget seeing wildlife in their natural habitat and the thrill of seeing my mother finally live out her dream. 

It was incredible to look out of our hotel room’s bathroom window and see a zebra grazing. Nothing will spoil that. 

Yet, we could have avoided a few awkward dinners, and it would have allowed Mum and I to relax and enjoy every moment from the off, if we’d been made aware. 

Still, at least I’ve learnt that you are never too old to go on an adventure. 

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A Saga spokesperson said: ‘It’s lovely to hear the customer thoroughly enjoyed her holiday. Our tours are designed and operated by Titan, and we do our best to communicate that to all customers as many book through other companies. Our commitment is to inclusivity and transparency for all those who travel with us. We welcome customers from all high street retailers as well as through Saga, our sister company, and have no age restrictions for adults.’

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Comedian Jason Manford has added a huge 52 extra dates for his anticipated A Manford All Seasons UK tour. Here's how to secure pre-sale tickets this week.

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Back in October, comedian Jason Manford announced he was returning to the stand-up circuit with his brand new show, A Manford All Seasons, in 2024 and 2025.

It was revealed last autumn that the UK tour would stop at some of this country’s biggest entertainment venues, such as The London Palladium, Blackpool Opera House and First Direct Arena in Leeds, as well as Manchester’s brand-new 23,500 capacity Co-op Live (Manford is actually the first comic to be announced for this new northern venue).

If your hometown venue wasn't on the original line-up of shows, don't fear, Manford has added a whopping 52 extra dates to his A Manford All Seasons tour!

In 2005, the Salford born comedian was nominated for the coveted Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and in 2006, he joined team captain Dave Spikey on Channel 4’s comedy series, 8 Out Of 10 Cats. Manford was then invited to join as a team captain in 2007.

Since then, Manford has appeared on the stage and television alike. He’s toured the UK with his stand-up shows Turning Into My Dad, First World Problems, Muddle Class, and Like Me. He’s also taken part in Channel 4’s Comedy Gala, presented BBC One's First & Last, and ITV's What Would Your Kid Do?, and even performed on ITV’s The Masked Singer as a hedgehog.

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Where is Jason Manford touring in 2024?

When speaking about his upcoming tour, Manford said: "People ask me what my favourite job is, acting, presenting, musicals etc. I love them all, but my favourite is still the privilege of doing stand-up comedy.

"It’s just me, you, a microphone and a cracking venue. No cameras, no director, no viewing figures and no Ofcom! I can’t wait to see you again and have a good laugh at this mad world, it feels like it's been ages."

What are the new Jason Manford UK tour dates?

Back in October 2023, the 42-year-old announced UK tour dates from 10th November 2024 until 24th October 2025. Now, the comedian has added 52 extra dates, and we've included the ones starting from 25th September 2024 until 9th November 2024.

As there are still tickets left for the first tour announcement, we've included all dates and venues in one neat list below.

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Full list of Jason Manford UK dates and venues:

• 25th Sept 2024 at 6:30pm — Hexham, Queens Hall
• 25th Sept 2024 at 8:30pm — Hexham, Queens Hall
• 27th Sept 2024 at 6:30pm — Northallerton, The Forum
• 27th Sept 2024 at 8:30pm — Northallerton, The Forum
• 28th Sept 2024 at 6:30pm — Northallerton, The Forum
• 28th Sept 2024 at 8:30pm — Northallerton, The Forum
• 2nd Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Lancaster, Grand Theatre
• 2nd Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Lancaster, Grand Theatre
• 9th Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Stafford, Stafford Gatehouse
• 9th Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Stafford, Stafford Gatehouse
• 10th Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Stafford, Stafford Gatehouse
• 10th Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Stafford, Stafford Gatehouse
• 16th Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay Playhouse
• 16th Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay Playhouse
• 17th Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay Playhouse
• 17th Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay Playhouse
• 18th Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Crewe, Crewe Lyceum Theatre
• 18th Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Crewe, Crewe Lyceum Theatre
• 19th Oct 2024 at 6:30pm — Crewe, Crewe Lyceum Theatre
• 19th Oct 2024 at 8:30pm — Crewe, Crewe Lyceum Theatre
• 6th Nov 2024 — Merseyside, Floral Pavilion
• 7th Nov 2024 — Merseyside, Floral Pavilion
• 9th Nov 2024 — Blackburn, King George's Hall
• 10th Nov 2024 — Derby, Derby Arena
• 12th Nov 2024 — Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Centre
• 13th Nov 2024 — Brighton, The Brighton Centre
• 14th Nov 2024 — Sheffield, Utilita Arena
• 15th Nov 2024 — Blackpool, Blackpool Opera House
• 16th Nov 2024 — Hull, Connexin
• 20th Nov 2024 — Plymouth, Plymouth Pavilions
• 21st Nov 2024 — Cardiff, Utilita Arena
• 22nd Nov 2024 — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
• 23rd Nov 2024 — Leeds, First Direct Arena
• 24th Nov 2024 — Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse
• 25th Nov 2024 — Glasgow, SEC Armadillo
• 27th Nov 2024 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, Utilita Arena
• 29th Nov 2024 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• 30th Nov 2024 — Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
• 7th Feb 2025 — London, The London Palladium
• 24th Oct 2025 — Manchester, Co-op Live

How much do Jason Manford UK tour tickets cost?

At the time of writing, tickets for A Manford All Seasons will set you back from £25 not including the booking fee.

How to get Jason Manford UK tour tickets

Tickets for the original UK tour dates are on sale right now (the dates listed from 10th November 2024 until 24th October 2025).

Pre-sale for the new dates, which include the warm up shows — titled A Manford All Seasons (Work In Progress) — will take place tomorrow ( Wednesday 24th April ) at 10am .

General on sale will happen two days later on Friday 26th April , also at 10am .

If you’d like a little helping hand in securing tickets, be sure to read our how to beat the Ticketmaster queue guide.

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