There are countless fictional pubs we’d all love to have a pint in - from The Nag’s Head to The Leaky Cauldron.
But in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, you really can visit the pub at the heart of Emmerdale village.
The Woolpack - popular with the Dingles, the Tates and the Bartons in the long-running soap - is real a pub set in the small West Yorkshire village of Esholt.
And the country boozer really did used to feature in the popular soap before being moved to a purpose-built set on the Harewood Estate, 2Chill reports.
Reporter Danielle Elton is a huge fan of the show, and drove from Essex to Leeds for an Emmerdale inspired staycation - including a tour of the set and then on to Esholt.
She said: “The village itself is just over half an hour away from where we were staying in Leeds, and it’s absolutely beautiful.
“We were not the only ones who thought so, there were quite a few tourists having a walk around. Although not quite as many as there usually would be according to the lady in the shop, pre-pandemic saw coach-loads of visitors turn up.
“It’s well worth stopping in for a chat, she was super friendly and very knowledgeable on all things Emmerdale.”
The Woolpack is sometimes visited by previous cast members of the show, swinging in for a pint at the ‘local’.
Danielle added: “So there we were, standing right outside The Woolpack, the iconic pub that was used for more than 20 years on the ITV soap. It looks exactly like the one on the ITV show, at least it does on the outside.
“Inside, the pub is worlds away from the one seen on Emmerdale, although there’s a photo of Richard Thorp, also known as former landlord Alan Turner, behind the bar.
“But although unlike the one on the show, that didn’t stop us going in for a drink. Just to say we’d had a drink at The Woolpack if nothing else.
“I might usually be tempted by a gin but this time it was just a coke, I had a long drive back to Essex in front of me. But not before a little walk around the village.
“Although I have to admit, I think filming in Esholt might have been a bit before my time as I wasn't that familiar with the main street, only really the pub.
“But if you’re a big fan of the show and you’re eager to experience some Emmerdale nostalgia before tours open back up, Esholt is a must-visit.”
