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This page contains information of special events held at tramways in the British Isles. All information is believed correct at the time of upload but please check if travelling for any specific event either with the organisation involved or take a look on our News & Features page where we will attempt to provide updates. If you know of any event not listed on this page, or can correct any information already featured, please email.

To aid viewing events are colour coded by location:

Beamish: The Living Museum of the North (please note only transport based events feature on this page, for a full list of events visit the Beamish website)
Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours (for full details of tours running visit the Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours website
Crich Tramway Village (more details of events at https://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/)
East Anglian Transport Museum (more details of events at https://www.eatransportmuseum.co.uk/events)
Heaton Park Tramway (more details at https://hptramway.co.uk/)
Isle of Man
Seaton Tramway (more details at https://www.tram.co.uk/)
Statfold Barn Railway (more details at https://www.statfold.com/events-statfold)
Wirral Heritage Tramway (more details of events can be seen at https://www.mtps.co.uk/events.html.
Anywhere else!


July 2024

Until Sunday 21st July - Beamish: The Living Museum of the North
Meccano Exhibition 2024

The North Eastern Meccano Society will display their models this weekend.

Sunday 21st July - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Enhanced Day

Hop-on, hop-off timetable of heritage tours will be in operation.

Sunday 21st July - Fleetwood
Fleetwood Tram Sunday

The return of the event which takes over the streets of Fleetwood with attractions for all the family.

Friday 26th July - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July - Beamish: The Living Museum of the North
Beamish Tractor Show 2024

Tractor's on display!

Saturday 27th July - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Saturday 27th July - Crich Tramway Village
Dinosaur Day

The museum is taken over by dinosuars for the day! Including a dinoasur trail through the Woodland Walk and a fossil workshop.

Saturday 27th July - Seaton Tramway
Motown Soul & Disco Party

The Edwin Starr Band comes to Seaton Station for a concert and a licensed bar.

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July - Seaton Tramway
Natural Seaton Festival

A community event featuring a fun weekend for everyone across the town.

Sunday 28th July - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a tram ride through two nature reserves in the company of an expert to see an ever-changing selection birds through the seasons. Departs Seaton at 1800. To book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Tuesday 30th July to Sunday 4th August - Isle of Man
Summer Transport Festival

Six action packed days of events on the Isle of Man's heritage railways and tramways.

Day 1: Tuesday 30th July 2024
MER Parallel Run between Derby Castle and Groudle: Cars 57 will depart Derby Castle at 0850.
MER Motorman Taster Lessons: 21 will be used between Laxey and Lewaigue with lessons at 0850, 1050, 1350 and 1550.
MER G.F.Milnes Bulkhead Trailers and Tunnel Cars: Combinations to include 1+49, 5+51, 7+54, 9+37, 2+60.
Crossover Crossbench with MER Car 14: Ratchet Car 14 will operate a unique track tour covering crossovers and sidings. Departs Derby Castle at 1200, return by 1700.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway Toastrack Sunshades: 45 will operate from Derby Castle at 0935, 1005, 1035, 1105, 1135, 1205. 36 will depart Derby Castle at 1310, 1340, 1410, 1440, 1530, 1600, 1630, 1700.
Steam Headboards: No. 4 Loch will carry a special "Port Erin Line Since 1894" headboard throughout the day.
Welcome Evening at Port Erin Station with 1874 Beyer Line-up: Photo opportunities with No. 4 Loch and No. 5 Mona at the station. Also on display will be 1921 Fowler Highway Board Road Roller and a collection of Goods Wagons.

Day 2: Wednesday 31st July 2024
MER Parralel Run between Derby Castle and Groudle: 19 and 20 will depart Derby Castle at 0850.
MER Derby Castle Workshop and Yard Tours: Tours at 1115, 1215, 1415, 1515. Limited to 10 per person, advance booking recommended.
Victorian Evening at Laxey: A special evening service will run giving unique photo opportunties to help mark 130 years of the MER to Laxey. Will include the chance to see 2 at the original Laxey terminus, 1 and 2 running parallel to Dhoon Quarry. Laxey Goods Shed will be open to see progress being made on restorations by the Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway Winter Saloons: 29 will depart Derby Castle at 0935, 1005, 1035, 1105, 1135, 1205. 27 will depart Derby Castle at 1310, 1340, 1410, 1440, 1530, 1600, 1630, 1700.
Closed lines bus tour: The bus leaves Douglas Station at 0900 and returns by 1700 and will take in many of the closed railway lines across the island with commentary throughout.
Groudle Glen Railway in operation 1100-2100.

Day 3: Thursday 1st August 2024
MER Parallel Run between Derby Castle and Groudle: 16 and 32 to depart Derby Castle at 0850.
MER Diesel Motorman Taster Lessons: 34 will be allocated to taster lessons between Laxey and Lewaigue with trips available at 0850, 1050, 1350 and 1550.
MER Freight Trailer 26 Shuttles: Hauled by 21, Freight Trailer 26 will be used on special shuttles (extra cost to travel) between Laxey Station and Dhoon Quarry. Departs Laxey at 0950, 1050, 1150, 1350, 1450.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway Toastrack Sunshades: 42 will be in use on the 0935, 1005, 1035, 1105, 1135, 1205, 1310, 1410, 1440, 1530, 1600, 1630, 1700 departures from Derby Castle.
Double Header Pie and Mash Henry B Loch: A special commemorative headboard and buffer board will be carried by No. 4 Loch in honor of Henry B. Loch, after whom the loco is named.
150th Anniversary of Douglas to Port Erin Double Header Day: Numerous photo opportunities throughout th day with double heading and banked services starting with the 0950 from Douglas Station.
IOM Steam Railway Supporters' Associate Annual Meeting

Day 4: Friday 2nd August 2024
MER Parallel Run between Derby Castle and Groudle: 14 and 34 will run in parallel leaving Derby Castle at 0850. Following the parallel run 34 will head to Laxey for Dhoon Quarry shuttles.
Laxey Car Shed Tours: Tours at 1030, 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430 to catch up with progress on restorations of trailers 46 and 50 and to see other rarely seen MER vehicles.
Yard Stars Events: The rare chance to ride behind those vehicles which are usually confined to works duties
Isle of Man Steam Railway: Ailsa will work up and down road 3 at Douglas Station as far as Peel line siding with a single coach. Blue Simplex will also run with a single coach, this will be at Castletown where it will operate between the service around the loop on both sides of the station platforms.
Manx Electric Railway: 34 will operate shuttle between Laxey and Dhoon Quarry with trailer 51 - departures at 0950, 1050, 1150, 1350, 1450. Wickham 22 will operate shuttles between Laxey Station and Laxey Car Sheds.
Snaefell Mountain Railway: NATS 3 will operate special runs between Laxey and the Summit at 0915, 1055, 1255, 1425, 1555. Please note all journeys sold out shortly after going on sale.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway Unusual Cars: 1 will depart Derby Castle at 0935, 1005, 1035, 1105, 1135, 1205. 18 will leave Derby Castle at 1310, 1340, 1410, 1440, 1530, 1600, 1630, 1700.
Douglas Workshop, Running Shed and Signal Box Tours: Tours of the steam railway workshops at 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500 and 1600 (8 per tour).
Friends of Castletown Station 150th Anniversary Celebration Evening: To include a plaque unveiling at 1845 with refreshment stalls, music, dancing and displays from 1530.
Isle of Cider Special: Special sausage and mash supper departing Douglas Station for Castletown at 1900.

Day 5: Saturday 3rd August 2024
MER Derby Castle Workshop and Yard Tours: See behind the scenes at Derby Castle with tours at 1115, 1215, 1415, 1515 (limited 10 to 10 people per tour).
His Excellency's Captain of the Parish Service: A train will travel to Port Erin with the Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer, collecting Captains of the Parishes enroute. Departs Douglas at 0940.
MNR Inspired Evening Photography Run: MNR No. 4 Caledonia will depart Douglas Station at 1845 and make its way to Port Erin with photostops along the way. Back at Douglas by 2200.
Isle of Man Railway will operate a special service based on the original 1874 timetable.
Groudle Glen Railway operates with Sea Lion hauling her original 4 wheeled coaches from 1896.
Great Laxey Mines Railway operating between 1100 and 1630.

Day 6: Sunday 4th August 2024
Manx Electric Railway Intensive timetable in operation
Victoria Fayre to mark 125 Years of Ramsey: A family fayre will be held in the grounds of Ramsey Station as 125 years of the MER to Ramsey is celebrated. His Excellency, Sir John Lorimer, Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man will take a trip on the MER to Ramsey to officially open the fayre at 1030.
Queens Pier Railway: Ramsey Queens Pier will be open again to show recent progress on its restoration. It is also hoped - subject to inspectorate approval - to operate the pier railway.
Steam Legendary Drivers: Percy Cain will be remembered with a headboard which will be on the 0950 departure from Douglas.
Groudle Glen Railway in operation between 1100 and 1630 with a gala day seeing all available locomotives in service.
Great Laxey Mines Railway operating between 1100 and 1630. Vintage Transport Running Day at Jurby: Annual running day with bus links from Ramsey.

Full details of the planned events - and how to book on some of the events - available at https://www.iombusandrail.im/media/2996/2024-manx-heritage-transport-festival.pdf.

Wednesday 31st July - Seaton Tramway
The Pirate Tram - "The Seaton Pearl"

Take a trip from Seaton to Colyton where there will be activities and entertainment. To use tram no. 4 which has limited capacity and pre-booking is highly recommended. More at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/pirate-tram-the-seaton-pearl.


Also this month....
* Beamish is open daily
* Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours run Promenade Tours 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th July and Coastal Tours 7th, 13th, 21st, 27th July.
* Crich Tramway Village is open Sunday-Thursday until Thursday 25th July and then daily
* Douglas Bay Horse Tramway runs: timetable N 3rd-7th, 10th-14th, 17th-21st, 24th-28th, timetable P 30th-31st July.
* East Anglia Transport Museum is open Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Saturday 13th, Sundays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July
* Heaton Park Tramway open every Saturday and Sunday.
* Manx Electric Railway runs: timetable D daily. Evening timetable E also runs 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and evening timetable G 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July.
* Seaton Tramway runs the Blue timetable until Friday 26th July and then the Pink timetable until Wednesday 31st July
* Snaefell Mountain Railway runs: timetable D daily.


August 2024

Friday 2nd August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Friday 2nd August - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children 4 and under this experience sees themed stories and action songs whilst taking a tram ride. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram.

Sunday 4th August - Beamish: The Living Museum of the North
Club Alpha UK Italian Cars & Motorcycles Day

Featuring a display of Italian cars and motorcycles from Club Alpha UK.

Sunday 4th August - Seaton Tramway
The Dinosaur Tram Adventure

An adventure filled tram ride will take you from Seaton to Colyton where there will be a dinosaur activity area. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-dinosaur-tram-adventure.

Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th August - Crich Tramway Village
Build It!

Another chance to be part of building a LEGO mosaic in the Bandstand.

Tuesday 6th August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Wednesday 7th August - Seaton Tramway
The Pirate Tram - "The Seaton Pearl"

Take a trip from Seaton to Colyton where there will be activities and entertainment. To use tram no. 4 which has limited capacity and pre-booking is highly recommended. More at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/pirate-tram-the-seaton-pearl.

Friday 9th August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August - Crich Tramway Village
Sounds of the 1950s and 1960s

Step back in time to hear the music of the period with trams running through the Derbyshire countryside.

Saturday 10th August - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a tram ride through two nature reserves in the company of an expert to see an ever-changing selection birds through the seasons. Departs Seaton at 1800. To book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Sunday 11th August - East Anglia Transport Museum
999 Event

Further details to follow.

Sunday 11th August - Seaton Tramway
The Dinosaur Tram Adventure

An adventure filled tram ride will take you from Seaton to Colyton where there will be a dinosaur activity area. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-dinosaur-tram-adventure.

Sunday 11th August - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a tram ride through two nature reserves in the company of an expert to see an ever-changing selection birds through the seasons. Departs Seaton at 1800. To book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Monday 12th to Friday 16th August - Crich Tramway Village
Discovery Week

Discover science and history fun facts, meet characters from the past and guess the mystery museum object.

Wednesday 14th August - Seaton Tramway
The Pirate Tram - "The Seaton Pearl"

Take a trip from Seaton to Colyton where there will be activities and entertainment. To use tram no. 4 which has limited capacity and pre-booking is highly recommended. More at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/pirate-tram-the-seaton-pearl.

Friday 16th August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Friday 16th August - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a tram ride through two nature reserves in the company of an expert to see an ever-changing selection birds through the seasons. Departs Seaton at 1800. To book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tramway, Bus and Railway Exhibition

Go to Crich and see many amazing layouts. Layouts to include Stockport Corporation Tramways 1/16 Scale, Rainy City, Legotown Tramway, Falcon Travel, Leyburn Avenue - Norbreck, Upson Down Tram Museum, Jäger Strassenbahn, Florin Street, Elstree Fantasy Land, Avyn-A-LlyinLe and Vicinal Tram Layout.

Sunday 18th August - Heaton Park Tramway
Vintage Bus Cavalcade

Featuring buses from the Manchester Museum of Transport.

Sunday 18th August - Seaton Tramway
The Dinosaur Tram Adventure

An adventure filled tram ride will take you from Seaton to Colyton where there will be a dinosaur activity area. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-dinosaur-tram-adventure.

Monday 19th to Friday 23rd August - Crich Tramway Village
Woodland Week

Willow weaving, storyteller and nature crafts.

Tuesday 20th August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Wednesday 21st August - Seaton Tramway
The Pirate Tram - "The Seaton Pearl"

Take a trip from Seaton to Colyton where there will be activities and entertainment. To use tram no. 4 which has limited capacity and pre-booking is highly recommended. More at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/pirate-tram-the-seaton-pearl.

Friday 23rd August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Event Weekend

Expect a hop-on, hop-off timetable of heritage tours, bus tours, themed tours and tours of Starr Gate Depot. More details to follow.

Saturday 24th August - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August - Statfold Barn Railway
The Big Statfold Weekender

Family friendly festival with live music and entertainment.

Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August - Crich Tramway Village
Teddy Bears Picnic

Teddy Bear trail, a picnic show and music on the bandstand.

Sunday 25th August - Seaton Tramway
The Dinosaur Tram Adventure

An adventure filled tram ride will take you from Seaton to Colyton where there will be a dinosaur activity area. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-dinosaur-tram-adventure.

Sunday 25th August - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a tram ride through two nature reserves in the company of an expert to see an ever-changing selection birds through the seasons. Departs Seaton at 1800. To book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Wednesday 28th August - Seaton Tramway
The Pirate Tram - "The Seaton Pearl"

Take a trip from Seaton to Colyton where there will be activities and entertainment. To use tram no. 4 which has limited capacity and pre-booking is highly recommended. More at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/pirate-tram-the-seaton-pearl.

Friday 30th August to Tuesday 3rd September - Crich Tramway Village
Outdoor Theatre

Notice this Notice Theatre Group return with a new production of Treaure Island.

Saturday 31st August - Heaton Park Tramway
Model Tram Exhibition

See model trams in the museum whilst full sized trams run outside on the tramway.


Also this month....
* Beamish is open daily
* Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours run Promenade Tours 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 31st August and Coastal Tours 1st, 4th, 8th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 22nd August.
* Crich Tramway Village is open daily
* Douglas Bay Horse Tramway runs: timetable P 1st-4th, 10th-11th, 17th-18th, 24th-25th, 31st, timetable N 6th-9th, 13th-16th, 20th-23rd, 26th-30th August
* East Anglia Transport Museum is open Monday 26th, Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August.
* Heaton Park Tramway open every Saturday and Sunday except 3rd and 4th August plus Monday 26th and Friday 30th August.
* Manx Electric Railway runs: timetable F 1st-3rd, timetable D+ 4th, timetable D 5th-31st August. Evening timetable E also runs 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and evening timetable G 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August.
* Seaton Tramway runs the Pink timetable daily
* Snaefell Mountain Railway runs: timetable D daily (except 10th August).


September 2024

Sunday 1st September - Seaton Tramway
The Dinosaur Tram Adventure

An adventure filled tram ride will take you from Seaton to Colyton where there will be a dinosaur activity area. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-dinosaur-tram-adventure.

Tuesday 3rd September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Thursday 5th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 6th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Friday 6th September - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children 4 and under this experience sees themed stories and action songs whilst taking a tram ride. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram.

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September - Crich Tramway Village
Steampunk Weekend

Enjoy the alternative history combined with science fantasy with fun for all the family.

Sunday 8th September - Heaton Park Tramway
Tramtastic!

Annual gala event with all available trams running at some point during the day plus static trams for photos.

Tuesday 10th September - Crich Tramway Village
Crich Railways Walk

A guided walk led by local historian Trevor Griffin including both the 1793 Butterley Gangroad and part of the Crich Mineral Railway built by George Stephenson's company in 1841. The walk starts at the Canal Inn, Bull Bridge, DE56 2EW at 1345 and finishes at Crich Tramway Village around 1530. Limited to 25 people, distance 3 miles, climb 150m. The museum will be open for a short period after the end of the walk, there will be free admission but donations are welcome.

Thursday 12th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 13th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September - Crich Tramway Village
Electric Tram Weekend

Celebrating 60 years of electric trams at Crich including all available operational trams in service and photo opportunities of stored trams.

Saturday 14th September - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a tram ride through two nature reserves in the company of an expert to see an ever-changing selection birds through the seasons. Departs Seaton at 0830. To book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Tuesday 17th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Thursday 19th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 20th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Friday 20th September - Crich Tramway Village
Welcome to the Magic of Moquette!

A talk from author, broadcaster and transport historian, Andrew Martin on the beauty and history of the carpet-like fabric synonymous with public transport. The talk takes place at 1900 with cost of admission £5 per person (which must be pre-booked). No trams will be running but the Great Exhibition Hall will be open and The Red Lion will open after the talk until 2100.

Thursday 26th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 27th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Enhanced Weekend

Hop-on, hop-off timetable of heritage tours will be in operation.

Saturday 28th September - Crich Tramway Village
Crime at Crich

Find the clues, interview the suspects and help solve the case!

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September - East Anglia Transport Museum
Trolleybus Weekend

All operational trolleybuses will be in service over the weekend. Free vintage bus services to Lowestoft and Beccles. Free Park and Ride service.

Sunday 29th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
The Full System Tour

Take a 4 hour trip on a tram across the entire Blackpool Tramway network - including rare crossovers and loops. Balloon 717 is scheduled to operate the tour.


Also this month....
* Beamish is open daily
* Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours run Promenade Tours 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd September. Illumination Tours run Wednesday to Sunday each week except for 7th and 14th Sepember.
* Crich Tramway Village is open Sunday-Thursday
* Douglas Bay Horse Tramway runs: timetable P 1st, timetable N 3rd-8th, 11th-15th, 18th-22nd, 25th-29th September.
* East Anglia Transport Museum is open Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Saturday 28th, Sundays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th September.
* Heaton Park Tramway open every Sunday.
* Manx Electric Railway runs: timetable D 1st-8th, 10th-15th, 17th-22nd, timetable C 9th, 24th-29th September. Evening timetable G also runs 7th, 14th, 21st September.
* Seaton Tramway runs the Pink timetable Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd September, Blue timetable Tuesday 3rd to Sunday 22nd September and then Yellow timetable Monday 23rd to Monday 30th September
* Snaefell Mountain Railway runs: timetable D 1st-8th, 10th-15th, 17th-22nd, timetable C 9th, 24th-29th September.


October 2024

Tuesday 1st October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Thursday 3rd October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 4th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Friday 4th October - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children 4 and under this experience sees themed stories and action songs whilst taking a tram ride. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram.

Sunday 6th October - Birkenhead
Wirral Transport Show

Due to take place around the Pacific Road building on Shore Road this event will also have vehicle displays at Taylor Street and Woodside. A free bus service will link the three sites of frequent intervals. Trade stalls inside Pacific Road with refreshments provided by the 201 Bus Group.

Thursday 10th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 11th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Sunday 13th October - Crich Tramway Village
Midget and Sprite Car Club Visit

Cars from the Midget and Sprite Car Club will be visiting Crich.

Sunday 13th October - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tram Running

The model tram 1/8 scale layout with the Tatra tram will be operating in the Great Exhibition Hall.

Tuesday 15th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Thursday 17th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 18th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Thursday 24th October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Saturday 26th October - East Anglia Transport Museum
Halloween Event

More details to follow.

Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November - Crich Tramway Village
Halloween Fun

Activities with a spooky twist to keep the children entertained.

Thursday 31st October - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!


Also this month....
* Beamish is open daily
* Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours run Promenade Tours 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 31st October. Illumination Tours run daily except 5th October.
* Crich Tramway Village is open Sunday-Thursday
* Douglas Bay Horse Tramway runs: timetable N 2nd-6th, 9th-13th, 16th-20th, 23rd-27th, 30th-31st October.
* East Anglia Transport Museum is open Thursdays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, Saturday 26th, Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October.
* Manx Electric Railway runs: timetable C 1st-6th, 8th-13th, 15th-20th, 22nd-27th, timetable B 29th-31st October.
* Seaton Tramway runs the Yellow timetable daily
* Snaefell Mountain Railway runs: timetable C 1st-6th, 8th-13th, 15th-20th, 22nd-27th, timetable B 29th-31st October.


November 2024

Friday 1st November - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Friday 1st November - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children 4 and under this experience sees themed stories and action songs whilst taking a tram ride. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram.

Thursday 7th November - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 8th November - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 9th November - Heaton Park Tramway
End of Season Evening Running and Bus Service

There will be a link by bus to the Manchester Museum of Transport with the tramway also running into the evening.

Thursday 14th November - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tour

Enjoy a tram ride between North Pier and Fleetwood with spooky stories on the way!

Friday 15th November - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Fish & Chips Tram Tour

A journey on the tram from North Pier to Little Bispham to Pleasure Beach to North Pier with fish and chips served as you go!

Saturday 23rd November to Tuesday 24th December - Seaton Tramway
The Polar Express Tram Ride

On selected dates you can be taken to the North Pole by tram in this special experience at the Seaton Tramway. Price includes a tram ride, a gift, a hot chocolate and a Christmas carol sing-a-long. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-polar-express-tram-ride.



Also this month....
* Beamish is open daily until 3rd November
* Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours run Promenade Tours 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th November. Illumination Tours run Wednesday to Sunday each week.
* Crich Tramway Village is open daily until Sunday 3rd November
* Douglas Bay Horse Tramway runs: timetable N 1st-3rd November.
* Manx Electric Railway runs: timetable C 1st-3rd November.
* Seaton Tramway runs the Yellow timetable Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November
* Snaefell Mountain Railway runs: timetable B 1st-3rd November.


December 2024

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December - East Anglia Transport Museum
Ride the Lights

The museum is open 1500-1900 with trams, trolleybuses and the railway operating under festive lights.

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December - East Anglia Transport Museum
Ride the Lights

The museum is open 1500-1900 with trams, trolleybuses and the railway operating under festive lights.

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd December - East Anglia Transport Museum
Ride the Lights

The museum is open 1500-1900 with trams, trolleybuses and the railway operating under festive lights.

Also this month....
* Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours run Promenade Tours 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th December. Illumination Tours run Wednesday to Sunday each week.
* Seaton Tramway runs the Yellow timetable Friday 27th to Tuesday 31st December


January 2025

Wednesday 1st January - East Anglia Transport Museum
New Year's Day 2025

All the usual museum attractions and an hourly free bus service to Lowestoft plus your final chance to see the Christmas lights.


This page was last updated on Sunday 16th June 2024


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