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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 Country Park (more details at https://www.statfold.com/events-statfold)
Anywhere else!

October 2025

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
Halloween
Spooky goings on at the East Anglia Transport Museum.

Sunday 26th October 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Riverside Depot Tour
A chance to see behind the scenes at Riverside Depot for a 20 minute tour. Your ticket includes a full explorer ticket so before and after your tour you can enjoy rides along the tramway. Tram to the depot leaves Seaton at 1400. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/depottours.

Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Halloween Fun
Spooky halloween fun with activities for all the family. And don't forget the trams!

Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st October 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Trick or Treat Tram
Includes a 25 minute spooky tram ride with interactive storytelling, costume competition and a goody bag! More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/halloween-trick-or-treat-tram.

Also this month...

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North: Open daily 1000-1700 until 24th October. Further opening times to be confirmed.
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Thursday (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730), also Friday 31st October.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable W (one tram service between 0905 and 1510 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1525) runs all Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and Fridays 3rd and 10th October. No service all Mondays and Tuesdays, and Fridays 17th, 24th and 31st October.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable C (9 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs Tuesdays to Sundays until 26th October (no service Fridays 17th and 24th October). Timetable B (7 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1510) runs Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th October.
Seaton Tramway: Yellow timetable (1000-1600) operates daily.
Snaefell Mountain Railway: Timetable C (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs Wednesday 1st to Sunday 26th October (no service Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th and Fridays 17th and 24th). Timetable B (every hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every hour between 1110 and 1630) runs Tuesday 28th to 30th October.

November 2025

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Tramlight
Opening at 1400 on both days, the museum turns magical by Tramlight as darkness falls. Expect special lighting effects and entertainment. This is a premium event and 12 month return tickets are not valid. Advanced booking will be available online before the event.

Friday 28th November to Wednesday 24th December 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Polar Express Tram Ride
On selected dates you can head to the North Pole by tram in this two and a half hour experience. For more details and to book visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-polar-express-tram-ride.

Also this month...

Blackpool - Tramtown: The Heritage Workshop (at Rigby Road Depot) will be open every Monday and Saturday between 1000-1400 (no booking required and you are free to walk round the open area of the workshop at your own speed). Guided tours are also available between 1400-1500 on all open days - pre-booking can be made at https://blackpoolheritage.com.
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November (1000-1730). Also open for "Tramlight" Premium Event (see above).
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable W (one tram service between 0905 and 1510 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1525) runs Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable B (7 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1510) runs Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November.
Seaton Tramway: Yellow timetable (1000-1600) operates Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November.
Snaefell Mountain Railway: Timetable B (every hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every hour between 1110 and 1630) runs Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November.

December 2025

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
Ride the Lights
Christmas lights, trams and trolleybuses as the museum goes all festive!

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
Ride the Lights
Christmas lights, trams and trolleybuses as the museum goes all festive!

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
Ride the Lights
Christmas lights, trams and trolleybuses as the museum goes all festive!

Also this month...

Blackpool - Tramtown: The Heritage Workshop (at Rigby Road Depot) will be open every Monday and Saturday until Monday 22nd December between 1000-1400 (no booking required and you are free to walk round the open area of the workshop at your own speed). Guided tours are also available between 1400-1500 on all open days - pre-booking can be made at https://blackpoolheritage.com.
Seaton Tramway: Yellow timetable (1000-1600) operates Saturday 27th to Wednesday 31st December.

January 2026

Thursday 1st January 2026 - East Anglia Transport Museum
New Year's Day
A special New Year's Day opening for the East Anglia Transport Museum.

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This page was last updated on Sunday 7th September 2025

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