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Most fans know Coronation Street is based in the fictional and often drama-filled town of Weatherfield – but where is it really set? Corrie is one of the most popular programmes on TV, having been on air since 1960. In fact, it’s the longest-running soap in the UK. It was previously filmed at Granada TV studios in the Castlefield district of Manchester for more than 50 years, but recently changed location.
So, where is the ITV soap filmed now? Let’s find out. We're here for this 90's reference 💃 #Corrie pic.twitter.
com/7SAw0iPdSE — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) April 2, 2025 Where is Coronation Street set currently located? For the last 11 years, the Corrie set has been based at MediaCity in Salford, just outside of Manchester city centre. The set has been purpose-built for the soap and has been home to the cobbles since 2014. To make the new filming set at MediaCity, 400,000 bricks were used to recreate the beloved neighbourhood - 144,000 of them were reclaimed from a derelict row of properties in Salford, The Guardian previously reported.
The newer set was also built 80% of “real life size” compared to 60% at the old location in the city centre. Soaps That Have Won the Most Awards Meanwhile, the streets are now almost a metre wider to allow cars and fire engines to pass more easily - rather useful for all the emergencies in Weatherfield. Viewers might have noticed The Rovers Return has a new window upstairs to indicate the right number of bedrooms.
"So that Steve and Liz McDonald don't have to share with Michelle any more", said executive producer Kieran Roberts at the time. He described the set move (which took two years to plan) as "the biggest, most dramatic change in the show's history". The Longest-Running UK Soaps But best of all, you can see the latest Corrie set for yourself – as the soap offers an exclusive tour, the Coronation Street Experience.
The experience’s website shares: “Once the cast and crew head home after a week of filming, we open the doors for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Manchester’s most famous street. “Join one of our expert tour guides and step in the world of Coronation Street like never before.” Recommended reading: Coronation Street icon gives update on soap character’s future after 65 years Who is the highest-paid actor to ever appear on Coronation Street? When did Coronation Street start and how many episodes have there been? It continues: “Gain exclusive insights into the making of Coronation Street as our knowledgeable guides share behind-the-scenes stories and trivia.
“Discover hidden corners and meticulous set designs, where you’ll get a glimpse into the incredible craftsmanship that goes into creating the world famous television institution.” Book your visit via the Coronation Street Experience website..
