Thousands of pop music pilgrims have visited places where he grew up in Holmes Chapel since his Home Village Tour was created last year.

The tour takes fans on a country walk through the picturesque landscapes where the pop star spent his formative years.

From the bakery where he worked to the local haunts that inspired his music, the tour offers an intimate glimpse into the world of this global icon.

Now, a new online version has been launched.

Harry Styles' fans at Twemlow Viaduct on the first tour of his home villageHarry Styles’ fans on the first tour of his home village (Image: Supplied) Fans can now enjoy an interactive experience that includes a detailed digital walking route through Holmes Chapel with maps and photographs.

Harry Styles' superfan Izzy Hawkworth at Twemlow ViaductHarry Styles’ superfan Izzy Hawkworth at Twemlow Viaduct (Image: Supplied) Historical insights on each of the six iconic locations show where the star spent his formative years.

These include Mandeville Bakery where he worked as a teenager, and the historic Twemlow Viaduct, which, according to legend, is the location of the heartthrob’s first kiss.



Top tips on the best selfie spots, where to sign fan visitor books and find Harry merchandise will be available.

Fans will be able to upload a personal image to a virtual ‘Harry’s wall’.

A certification of completion will be given at the end of the tour.

The online tour has been designed and built by volunteers from Holmes Chapel Partnership with website expertise provided by Matt O’Regan from South Cheshire Digital. 

The interactive format ensures fans can enjoy the tour any day of the week.

So, whether they’re planning ahead, visiting spontaneously or logging in from across the globe, they will be free to choose any time take part.

It builds on the success of last year’s guided tours and supports the village’s focus on safe, sustainable tourism and local business engagement.

Peter Whiers, chairman of Holmes Chapel Partnership, said: “After the success and recognition of 2024, we’re thrilled to make the tour experience more accessible than ever before. 

“The online tour experience gives visitors complete flexibility to explore Holmes Chapel on their own terms, while allowing us to manage tourism in a way that benefits the whole community.

“The influx of fans to Holmes Chapel remains strong.

“While the guided tours were incredibly popular, some visitors were disappointed last year when tours were unavailable or sold out.

“The self-guided maps and now this online guide ensures that every fan can enjoy their time here, regardless of when they arrive.

“Our voluntary partners at the train station and Sam Dale & Son will continue to offer a warm welcome and local insights to fans, as I’m sure will the wider village community.”

Harry Styles, now 31, shot to international stardom after his band, One Direction, appeared on the reality TV show, The X-Factor, in 2010.

Since then, Holmes Chapel has become something of a pilgrimage site.

The tour aimed to promoting safe walking routes for visitors and protect the iconic Twemlow Viaduct from further vandalism, as many fans were  scratching their names into the bricks.

Network Rail, who own the site, says this has caused ‘well-meaning’ damage to the 183-year-old viaduct.

As such, it has now been fenced off, with a new purpose-built wall put in place for fans to leave their names and messages of love and support.

At the 2025 Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards, the tour was named New Tourism Business of the Year and Highly Commended for Best Tourism Marketing Project of the Year.

The project has attracted global media attention, with coverage on BBC News, Sky News and NBC News.

Its success is thanks to the volunteer-led effort of Holmes Chapel Partnership and the pro bono PR expertise provided by Congleton based TMC Strategic Communications.

To sign up for the online tour visit hcpartnership.org.uk/guided-tours.

Fans can buy one, three or six-month access, for £5, £12 or £25, respectively.





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