List of Hollyoaks locations

The following is a list of locations and properties often seen on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

Locations

Hollyoaks village

Hollyoaks is the main setting for the series. It is a fictional village in Chester, Cheshire. The majority of the characters live in the centre of the village, however some, for example the McQueens live just outside. Outside the centre includes Hollyoaks Comprehensive school and a number of flats in which many characters live or have lived. Also a cemetery, swimming pool and a number of houses. Many characters have been seen to go to nearby Manchester for NiGHTS out or to get away with village stress. The exterior of the village's buildings resembles the Chester Rows.

Hollyoaks High School

Hollyoaks High School is the local comprehensive high school which includes a sixth form. The school is one of the main settings of Hollyoaks, with several characters being students and working within the school. Govinda Roy was the most recent headmaster and the current one is unknown. Other characters who have worked here include Becca Dean, Sally Hunter, Pete Webster, Tina Reilly, Russ Owen, Kathy Barnes and Jacqui McQueen. In November 2009, another local school named Abbey Hill will be forced to merge With It.

Current employees: Nancy Hayton, Des Townsend and Leo Valentine.

Current students: Theresa McQueen, Barry Newton, Anita Roy, Lauren Valentine, Gaz Bennett, Duncan Smith, Ricky Campbell, Rae and Sinclair.

Hollyoaks Community College

Hollyoaks Community College is the local college in Hollyoaks village, supplying teenagers with further education. It is located in the central Hollyoaks village and contains student halls of residence within its grounds. It also has an adjoining student union bar.

Current students: Josh Ashworth, Amy Barnes, Elliot Bevan, Archie Carpenter, Dave Colburn, Nancy Hayton, India Longford, Michaela McQueen, Hayley Ramsey, Zak Ramsey and Charlotte Lau.

Dee Valley Police Station

The local police station where Calvin Valentine and Carmel Valentine previously worked. Seen regularly when characters are arrested or questioned by police.

Dee Valley Hospital

The local NHS hospital where Suzanne Ashworth works as a nurse. It is seen regularly when characters are injured or ill.

Businesses

SU Bar

The Student Union Bar is the ultra-popular watering hole for the village's expanding population of college students. The SU Bar is actually the same building that was used as Bar Brookie in Channel 4 soap Brookside. Charlotte Lau is the current manager.

Employees: Charlotte Lau.

The Dog in the Pond

The Dog in the Pond (briefly The Jolly Roger; commonly referred to as The Dog) is the local public house. On 8 September 2006, The Dog was caught in an explosion and the bar was destroyed in the fire. Darren, Steph, Craig and Jake were trapped inside and they nearly died. Five people died in the fire, and one was left in critical condition. Several months later, The Dog was re-built and re-opened with a new look. Jack Osborne the then landlord, hired Kris Fisher and Mercedes McQueen to wait tables. Jack left his son Darren Osborne to manage the pub for a short term, although Darren lost ownership of the pub after a game of poker with Warren Fox in December 2007. Around November 2008, Jack's wife Frankie Osborne decided to auction the pub and Warren and local businessman Neville Ashworth both auctioned for it. When it seemed Warren would get the Dog, Frankie set off the fire alarm and promised Neville that whatever he bid that was over £500,000, she would somehow pay it back. Neville won the auction and has rechristened the pub the Jolly Roger, which prompted the character of Spike to write in his local newspaper column that it was a gay night on the reopening. The name was changed back to the Dog in the Pond a few days later. Neville sacked his son Rhys Ashworth in 2009 after Rhys came home drunk. Neville hired Darren in his place; however, this is part of Darren's scheme to regain ownership of the pub for his father.

Owner: Neville Ashworth.

Employees: Suzanne Ashworth, Darren Osborne, Rhys Ashworth and Josh Ashworth.

The Loft

The Loft nightclub is located within the main village. It has been owned by a number of residents including Scott Anderson who had arranged a number of dodgy deals in the premises before it was sold to Tony Hutchinson and his then wife Mandy Richardson to expand Il Gnosh, however it got too much for the couple especially after the birth of their daughter so they sold it to Max Cunningham. However when he had got involved with scheming Clare Devine he had to sign it over to her in order to get her out of his life. Before her departure in 2007 she sold it to Warren Fox.

One of the most dramatic events to have taken place at The Loft was in June 2007 when Justin Burton pushed Clare Devine from the balcony of the Loft in an attempt to kill her. This was done to avenge the deaths of his sisters Mel and Sophie Burton, who had died in the fire at The Dog In The Pond following a confrontation with Clare.

The Loft has survived fire, fights and a scheming attempt by Mercedes McQueen to gain compensation from Clare Devine after slipping whilst dancing on her hen night. There was also an incident when students suffered alcohol poisoning from unsafe cheap spirits being sold. The Loft was set on fire and burned down by Clare in May 2009, [...] Warren Fox and leaving Hannah Ashworth in hospital. Spencer Gray inherited The Loft from Warren's will. It was rebuilt by Calvin Valentine and Malachy Fisher and was reopened in October.

Owner: Spencer Gray.

Employees: Calvin Valentine, Sasha Valentine, Mercedes Fisher Malachy Fisher and Jake Dean.

Il Gnosh

Il Gnosh is the local Italian-themed restaurant. Currently owned by Tony Hutchinson, its previous names include: Gnosh Village (pronounced vil-arzh) and Deva, when it was run by the Morgan family. It is often informally referred to as Gnosh.

Owner: Tony Hutchinson.

Employees: Dominic Reilly, Cindy Hutchinson and Theresa McQueen.

Drive 'n' Buy

Drive 'n' Buy is a convenience store. The shop is family owned, and until mid-2006, was owned by Max Cunningham, who inherited it from his late father Gordon. After his death, Max ran the shop with his then-wife Clare Devine. However, wanting to spend more time with his family and making The Loft his main priority, Max sold the shop to Neville Ashworth and his family. Neville invested in the shop with his family, who he hoped would take turns working there.

Neville's son Rhys works in the shop during free periods at University. Rhys' best friend and the Ashworths lodger, Gilly Roach, also works in the shop, but it is unclear whether he works there full or part-time. Frankie Osborne began working after The Dog was bought by Nev.

Owner: Neville Ashworth.

Employees: Frankie Osborne, Gilly Roach, Rhys Ashworth, Anita Roy, Ricky Campbell and Duncan Smith.

Evissa

Evissa is a beauty salon, previously owned by Louise Summers in partnership with her lover Warren Fox, and formerly her husband Sean Kennedy until his demise. Sean had opened it with the intention of winning Louise back, he called it Evissa — the Spanish for Ibiza, where he and Louise first met. After Louise's death, Warren gave the manager's position to Carmel. After Warren's death, Spencer Gray was left Evissa in Warren's will. Carmel was told she could run Evissa when it re-opened; she then hired her sister Michaela and her mother Myra, who was later sacked for theft.

Owner: Spencer Gray.

Employees: Carmel Valentine, Michaela McQueen, Myra McQueen, Jacqui McQueen and Chantelle.

Cincerity

Cincerity is a local boutique and former laundrette and tanning shop. Formerly known as Washed Up, Mike Barnes used to be its manager. Amy Barnes, used to help out, as did Michaela McQueen. Ash Roy later bought it from Tony Hutchinson, with Jacqui McQueen managing it. During Ash's time, he introduced a spray-tanning option for customers. When he left, he sold it, with Tony later buying it and turning into a clothes shop called Cincerity, ran by wife Cindy.

Owner: Tony Hutchinson.

Employees: Cindy Hutchinson and India Longford.

MOBS

MOBS is a juice bar located in the centre of the village owned by Steph Cunningham. It was formerly the Octagon which Tony Hutchinson had owned as part of Il Gnosh, until Max Cunningham had brought it from Tony after Max's ex-wife, Clare Devine conned him out of his previous business, The Loft. Max and his friend Sam "O.B." O'Brien named their new business MOBS, from conjoining their names together. Sasha Valentine worked there for a while until Max employed his soon-to-be wife Steph. O.B. has since left Hollyoaks to live in London with his girlfriend Summer Shaw and after Max's death in 2008, Cindy, Mandy and Steph took over the running of the business.

Previously, the Octagon was Max Cunningham's first business, and simply called The Octagon. When Max began a long-running feud with Tony Hutchinson it was named for a time "Gnot Gnosh", a pun on Tony's business ll Gnosh, opposite.

Owner: Steph Cunningham.

Employees: Cheryl Brady.

Relish

Relish opened as a takeaway in 2008, owned by Ash Roy. In January 2009, Gaz Bennett burned down Relish as revenge on Ash. In June 2009, Ash, with the help of Caleb Ramsey, Zak Ramsey, Ravi Roy and Archie Carpenter, rebuilt Relish as a 50's style diner. Ash put Relish up for sale after leaving the village. Ravi later re-opened Relish with Ste Hay as a new chef.

Owner: Ash Roy.

Employees: Ravi Roy, Ste Hay, Anita Roy, Barry Newton, Rae and Lauren Valentine.

Former businesses

Got it Taped

A video store that was run by Tony Hutchinson until he closed it after a cinema was opened in the village.

Parker's Restaurant

Local restaurant that used to be run by Maddie Parker.

Body Boost

Formerly owned by Richard Taylor, Body Boost was the local leisure centre where most of the college students would go to blow off steam. It has included the likes of Becca Dean, Mandy Richardson, Clare Devine and Louise Summers who'd exercise regularly in the gym and Sonny Valentine who'd try to impress his then-boss Warren Fox. It was also where deranged Kathy Barnes pushed daughter Sarah into competing in various swimming events. One of the most memorable events in Body Boost was when Richard's daughter Darlene Taylor was pushed through a window by his partner's son Justin Burton, resulting in Darlene having to undergo surgery.

Body Boost was last seen in late 2007 when Sam "O.B" O'Brien was taking Tom Cunningham to swimming lessons in a bid to impress socialite Summer Shaw. This ended with Tom nearly drowning and O.B making friends with swimming instructor Simon Crosby.

St. Timothy's Catholic Church

The Catholic church that is located outside of the village and was used throughout 2008. Kieron Hobbs was posted here before he left the Church to continue his relationship with John Paul McQueen, Father Raymond is once again the parish Priest. The church held the weddings of Steph Dean and Max Cunningham, as well as his funeral, and Carmel McQueen and Calvin Valentine. Various funerals have also been held in the church, characters including Tina Reilly, Warren Fox and Sarah Barnes.

St. Paul's Catholic Church

This was the modern Catholic Church that held the double weddings of Mercedes Fisher and Russ Owen and Tina Reilly and Dominic Reilly. The weddings were held by Father Raymond and were interrupted by Louise Summers. The Church has not been seen again and the next time a Catholic church was called for, it was replaced by St. Timothy's (a much older Church). It does not explain however why Father Raymond appeared to changes parishes.

St. Eustace's Catholic Church

This was the Catholic Church that a 14 year old Myra McQueen was forced to abandon her first born son Matthew. Father Patrick used to be the priest there but in recent years the Church had become abandoned. However in 2008, Niall kidnapped all of his siblings and his mother and held them hostage inside the church, he then blew it up. The church is now in a state of disrepair and has not been seen again.

Call centre

A call centre located just outside the main village. It was first introduced in July 2009. The manager is Sheila Buxton, who hired Zoe Carpenter, Sarah Barnes, Zak Ramsey and Kris Fisher, who she then promoted. Sarah quit after her first full day and Kris was forced to sack Zak. Zoe began to hate Kris due to his bossiness, however refused to quit as she needed a job. Zoe then made Kris see himself and how selfish he was acting, he then stood down from the assistant manager's position. Sheila then promoted Zoe, who quit when she got a better job offer, leaving Kris the only one of the group still working there. In October 2009, Zak returned and Elliot Bevan began working. Later in 2009, all of the staff quit and the call centre was ultimately shut down.

Residences

1 Stockton Lane

The house above The Dog in the Pond public house. It is the current residency for the Ashworth family. Previous owners include the Dean and Osborne families. The home, along with the bar, was burnt down in September 2006, when five people died and several other were injured. When the Osbornes suffered financial crisis, they sold it to Neville Ashworth. And Hannah Ashworth left Hollyoaks to start a new life.

1 Oakdale Drive

The home of Tony Hutchinson and his brother Dominic Reilly. Several people including Jacqui McQueen, Aleksander Malota, Carmel McQueen, Tina Reilly and Ste Hay have previously lived in the home. After Cindy Cunningham married Tony, she and daughter Holly moved in.

2 Oakdale Drive

Former home of the Davies family, then the Burton and Taylor families. It was bought by the Valentine family in 2006. They are currently the residents, along with Cheryl Brady.

12 Tatton Crescent

Bought originally by Max Cunningham, who lived there with his half-brother Tom and best friend Sam "O.B." O'Brien. Max's first wife Clare Devine lived there also but moved after they split up. OB then left to live with his girlfriend Summer Shaw whilst Max's new girlfriend Steph Dean moved in. Max died on he and Steph's wedding day in June 2008. His sisters Mandy Richardson and Cindy Cunningham, with there daughters Ella Richardson and Holly Cunningham briefly moved in. Steph's mother Frankie Osborne, stepfather Jack Osborne, and foster brother Barry Newton also moved in when they became homeless. In October 2009, Cindy moved in with Tony Hutchinson whilst Steph, Jack, Newt and Tom moved into 65 Christleton Terrace. The flat was then rented to the Roy family and Ste Hay. In early 2010, Leila left for Paris and Ste moved back into his old flat.

21 Eastham Crescent

Formerly the marital home of Jake and Becca Dean. Becca's sister Nancy Hayton moved in with them after Becca's affair with Justin Burton was revealed. Jake moved out and Justin moved in for a short time. However Becca dumped Justin not long after. When Becca was killed, Jake moved back in with baby son Charlie Dean. Jake was later sectioned and Charlie went to live with Frankie Osborne. Hannah Ashworth and Loretta Jones moved in. Nancy was later given custody of Charlie and she asked Hannah and Loretta to leave after a falling out. In 2010, Elliot Bevan moved in along with Des Townsend.

9 Eastham Crescent

Previously occupied by Louise Summers and Warren Fox, it was more recently the home of Warren, his sister Katy and her boyfriend Justin Burton. When Warren died, Spencer Gray was left the home in Warren's will. Spencer rented the flat out to former students Zak Ramsey, Kris Fisher, Archie Carpenter and Elliot Bevan.

Halls of Residence

Student flat owned by Hollyoaks Community College, and other than the summer, it is generally occupied by five first and second year students at the college. Upon entering their third year, former second year students move into different accommodation to make room for new freshers. The residency of this flat is as tangled as the relationships of those who live in it, and changes often happen. In 2009, freshers Charlotte Lau, Josh Ashworth, Dave Colburn and India Longford moved in with second year student Hayley Ramsey.

65 Christleton Terrace

Located outside of the main village. It was previously owned by the Hunter family until the Ashworths moved in during 2005. After the Ashworth family moved into The Dog in the Pond, the house was rented by the Roy family. Ash Roy left Hollyoaks and Bel and Govinda Roy also left for Middlesbrough. Ravi, Leila and Anita were then kicked out of their home by Neville Ashworth as they could not afford the rent. The Osborne family then moved into the home.

26 Leigh Road

Current home to the McQueen family, who have lived in the property since at least 1993. Along with Myra, Mercedes, Jacqui, Carmel, Michaela, Tina, and John Paul McQueen, previous residents include Russ Owen, Aleksander Malota and Kieron Hobbs. Myra's niece Theresa moved in during 2008. Malachy Fisher moved in during 2009, and Kathleen McQueen moved in late 2009 and she left in early 2010.

Council Flat B

The flat is currently owned by Neville Ashworth. He rented it to Frankie Osborne and Barry Newton in December 2008, after they moved from The Dog in the Pond. Frankie and Newt later moved out, when Darren Osborne moved in Lorretta Jones was a lodger their for a short while and Hannah Ashworth moved in with Darren after they married but she moved out following an eating disorder.

Council Flat A

Originally occupied by Ste Hay and Amy Barnes. Amy moved out with baby Leah after being abused By Ste. Justin Burton then moved in after being homeless, and they were later joined by Dominic Reilly after his wife Tina's death. Dom later moved back in with his brother Tony Hutchinson. Justin Burton left Hollyoaks in June 2009 to start a new life Ste lived there with alone with Lucas for a short while until friends Abi and Daniel Raven invited him to move in with him them unbeknown to Ste they plot to take Lucas. Ste moved back in the flat in early 2010.

Former residences

6 Ranley Mews

The Barnes family's former home.

Modern Flat

Formally Occupied by Clare Devine and later Niall Rafferty. Michaela McQueen was also a resident for a while. Father Kieron Hobbs and John Paul McQueen also lived here until Kieron was murdered by Niall and John Paul left for Dublin. This was also used in Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks: In The City as Tank Top and Adam's flat.

Flat 3

The flat belonging to Abi and Daniel Raven, first seen in 2009. In July 2009, Ste Hay and son Lucas Hay moved in. Due to Abi and Daniel's departures from the show, it has not been seen again.

3 Oakdale Drive

Owned by Neville Ashworth, it is the former home to the Owen family and now home to the Barnes family, who moved in when Mike and Sarah Barnes discovered Kathy Barnes had slept with Rhys Ashworth. The rest of the family joined the pair and they decided to stay. Sarah died in October 2009 after a parachute jump that was sabotaged by Lydia Hart. Mike invited Lydia to stay at the family home, not knowing she murdered his daughter. As a plan to prove Lydia had murdered Sarah, Zoe Carpenter moved into the house. Mike and Zoe later left Hollyoaks and Amy moved in with Ste Hay. Neville then began renting it out to unknown people.