Lime Pictures has announced the return of the behind-the-scenes set tours for Hollyoaks, allowing fans to once again visit the iconic village. The tours will run on select Saturdays from October throughout autumn and winter 2026.
According to Lime Pictures, the tours offer unprecedented access to the show's famous locations. A statement said: "This is your chance to step directly into the drama. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the iconic Channel 4 soap or fascinated by television production, these exclusive tours offer unprecedented access to the show’s famous locations."
New Set Added for 2026
The announcement also revealed that a brand-new, never-before-seen set will be added to the tour route for the autumn/winter 2026 run. Tickets are available from July 24 on the Hollyoaks official website.
Star Tours Return with Cast Members
Lime Pictures confirmed the return of the Star Tours, led by members of the cast. The ECHO attended a tour led by Gregory Finnegan, who recently reprised his role as James Nightingale. The tour included locations such as Casa McQueen and The Dog in the Pond pub.
The ECHO also spoke to Stephanie Waring, who has reprised her role as Cindy Cunningham after two years away. Waring, 48, expressed her emotional return to the show and Liverpool. She said: "This is a second home to me. I used to live in Liverpool when I was first on the show back in the late 90s. I had a flat in Toxteth. I love Liverpool. When I was driving back up the motorway coming back to the show. It just felt so natural and normal to be driving here. It's part of my DNA."
New Cast Members and Fresh Energy
Hollyoaks currently features stars such as Matthew Wolfenden, Rebecca Ryan, Brooke Vincent, and Louis Emerick. Speaking about the new additions, Waring said: "What feels different this time around with this new blood in the show is I've made some wonderful new friends. I think each individual character brings this new energy to the show. Cindy fits in well with that and all the story they're playing. It's really wonderful. It feels fresh. It feels like a new time for Hollyoaks entering this new era."
Dramatic Summer Ahead
Teasing upcoming storylines, Waring added: "There are a lot surprises in store. Obviously Cindy is now back. She's home. She has an agenda. There's not much I can really tease. I'm going to be working a lot with Brooke Vincent. We're going to be flatmates, which I'm absolutely loving. Rebecca Ryan is playing my niece. We have an old connection. Off screen a few years ago, we had a relationship as aunt and niece. Things happened and that's all about to unravel now Cindy is back."
Tickets are available from the Hollyoaks official website from July 24, with tours starting on select Saturdays from October 10.
