Coronation Street set tour

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Bruce Holt, Travel Agent in Ottawa, ON

Bruce Holt

Ottawa, ON Travel Agent
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Bruce Holt

Ottawa, ON · 2 Years of Experience

Heart of Oak Travel Agency, an independent agent with Nexion CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(17)
100% Recommended
From the early planning stages, through to finalization of all our travel plans, we received outstanding support from Bruce Holt. When we had to cut our... Read More >
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Can you hear the theme playing........
Can you hear the theme playing........

As a lifelong travel advisor and pop culture enthusiast, visiting the set of Coronation Street was a dream come true.

This legendary British soap opera has aired in Canada since 1965 and holds several Guinness World Records, including Longest-Running TV Soap Opera (awarded in 2010) and Most Episodes, with over 11,700 aired as of June 2025.

Meeting one of the cast members and walking the famous cobbled streets, especially standing in front of the Rover’s Return Inn, was humbling and surreal. The set feels surprisingly different in person, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse that fans rarely get. And yes, it was a rainy, cold, miserable day… which somehow made it even more perfect.

Fun facts for fellow Coronation Street fans:

• William Roache (Ken Barlow) holds the record as the longest-serving TV soap star, having appeared since the show’s debut in 1960.

• The show was originally intended to run for just 13 weeks.

• As of 2025, it still draws an average of four million viewers per episode.

If you're a fan of classic television, cultural heritage tours, or bucket list travel experiences, this is one for your itinerary.

I can help you plan the perfect UK trip that includes studio tours, historical landmarks, and accessible accommodations tailored to your needs.

 

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Rating: 5.0
17 reviews
100% Recommended
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The best travel support we ever experienced!
Reviewed By P & R - Carleton Place, Ontario | Traveled to Kauai Island | Hawaii | USA
From the early planning stages, through to finalization of all our travel plans, we received outstanding support from Bruce Holt. When we had to cut our vacation short due to extreme weather and health issues, Bruce demonstrated his professionalism and stepped in, going above and beyond the call of duty, coordinating every aspect of our unexpected return journey home. Bruce went as far as contacting us every day to ensure we made it all the way home safely. Thanks again, Bruce!
Bruce Holt responded
"It was indeed an honour to work with Pat & Rick to plan out their trip, to book all the various components and then unfortunately to get them home from Hawaii within days of their arrival. They were great to work with and I hope I get a chance to work with them again."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Group booking for athletes
Reviewed By FC - Ottawa | Traveled to Netherlands | Europe
Bruce was very responsive to queries about flight booking for a group of athletes. He was very proactive in getting clarifications of our needs, and quickly provided options and recommendations. Overall very pleasant and cooperative. Highly recommended.
Bruce Holt responded
"It was a pleasure dealing with you and your request. Time was of the essence, as your departure date was just over a month away. I am glad I could be of assistance with your request."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family trip!
Reviewed By JR123 - Kanata | Traveled to Amsterdam | Netherlands | Europe
Bruce was very helpful planning our family trip. From booking the tickets, parking and plenty of information on things to do in Amsterdam. I would definitely call him to book our next trip! Thank you
Bruce Holt responded
"It was my pleasure assisting your family on their trip to Amsterdam. You did almost the same itinerary I did last year, and I remembered what worked and what did not. Love Amsterdam"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip to the Netherlands
Reviewed By Netherlands2025 - Stittsville | Traveled to Netherlands | Europe
Bruce was absolutely amazing in putting together the travel plan and itinerary for our family trip. Our trip had a few moving parts such as people coming in from different locations and one member staying an additional week. Email reminders during key moments were extremely helpful. Would highly recommend Bruce's services!
Bruce Holt responded
"Evening Jason, Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure dealing with you and your family through all the complexities of your trip. Look forward to working with you in the future. Cheers Bruce"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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UK trip
Reviewed By Backpacker98 - Ottawa | Traveled to England | Europe
I have family in the UK, so I was very excited to visit and explore England. The accomodations were good, and one hotel room had a direct view of Big Ben! I can't wait to go back someday.
Bruce Holt responded
"I was happy to help you experience England, there is so much to see and explore. I look forward to helping you experience more of Jolly Old England."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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