Tricia Penrose Buys Heartbeat Pub After 33 Years

Tricia Penrose has revealed she has bought the pub her character in Heartbeat used to work in, 33 years after the show first aired. 

The actress, 56, portrayed bartender Gina Ward in 's long-running 1960s drama Heartbeat, a role she played continuously from 1993 to 2010. 

Now Tricia has announced on X on Friday that she is the 'proud owner' of the The Aidensfield Arms after purchasing the pub with two local businesses. 

She wrote: 'Some fantastic news to announce I’m now the proud owner along with two local businessman of @thegoathlandhotel where I played Gina Ward for 18 years The Aidensfield Arms. Watch this space ❤️ woohoo.' 

Tricia shared the exciting new business venture alongside two throwback photos of her in the pub. 

Clearly hugely proud of her time on the 60s drama, her Instagram account bio still reads: 'I played the part of Gina in ITV's Heartbeat for 18 years.'

The Liverpool-born star quickly became a pin-up after playing pub worker Gina in the Aidensfield Arms in the show.

When her uncle, the pub's owner, died in the series, she became landlady – and went on to wed local bobby PC Phil Bellamy (Mark Jordan).

The arrival of their son, Philip, brought series 17 to a heartwarming end.

It comes after Tricia appeared to take a swipe at her ex-husband Mark Simpkin when

She took to X with a slew of loved-up snaps as she posed alongside Chris, who she declared was the 'love of her life'.

Tricia looked gorgeous in a white lace bridal gown which boasted a Bardot neckline, fitted bodice and full princess skirt.

She completed the look with a veil while groom Chris suited and booted in a light green suit which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and dark tie.

The actress captioned the post: 'Married the love of my life yesterday'.

Fans and friends were quick to share their congratulations, gushing: 'Did you say yes in a heartbeat?': 'Congratulations xxx': 'You look amazing, congratulations to both of you': 'Congratulations to you both! Wishing you many happy years together.'

The newlyweds went Instagram official back in 2021, shortly after her divorcé from ex-husband Mark was revealed.

Their relationship went from strength to strength and last summer Chris proposed during a sun-soaked holiday in Tenerife.

Tricia and ex Mark, with whom she shares sons Jake, 22, and Freddy, 17, split after 18-years of marriage.

A source told The Sun at the time: 'They decided to go their separate ways after realising they had grown apart and it would be better for everyone that they ended the marriage.

The couple married in 2003 after a picturesque ceremony at Adlington Hall in Cheshire.

They went on to renew their vows in 2013, with the actress saying at the time that the event was a 'celebration' of a decade together.