Swifties descend on Harry Styles' Cheshire village as Eras Tour lands in Liverpool

Taylor Swift's sell-out UK tour has proved an unexpected boost for her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles' home village in Cheshire - which has seen a surge in visits from her fans.

More than 5,000 supporters - known as 'Harries' - have descended on the quaint Cheshire village of Holmes Chapel in the past year to see where the singer grew up.

The Holmes Chapel Partnership created an official 'Harry's Home Tour', where fans can see the bakery where he used to work and where he had his first kiss.

But they've been forced to add more tour dates - as Taylor Swift fans are swarming the village while she's performing the UK-leg of her sold out 'The Eras Tour.'

The Shake It Off singer, 34, is in the midst of a three-night run at Liverpool's Anfield stadium, which started on Thursday, June 13, and will conclude on Saturday, June 15.

Taylor and Harry, who were dubbed 'Haylor', were first spotted together in November 2012 but they split after a trip to the British Virgin Islands in the following January.

During their relationship, the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer even took Taylor to Holmes Chapel - where she went to a local Chinese restaurant with him.

Gail Griggs, an events coordinator at the Holmes Chapel Partnership, is 'thrilled' that Swifties are tracing 'Taylor’s memorable visit with Harry.'

She said: "We’re thrilled to announce this extra tour due to the overwhelming demand for tickets this weekend.

"The electrifying atmosphere generated by Taylor Swift’s concert has swept across the north west and we anticipate a surge of her fans eager to explore Holmes Chapel during their visit.

"This weekend, we’re preparing to welcome a wave of Swifties to the village, both on and off the tours where they can retrace the footsteps of Taylor’s memorable visit with Harry in 2012."

The tour costs £20 and will run on Saturday mornings in June and then will also take place on weekdays in July, August and September.

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