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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!


February 2025

Until Thursday 26th June 2025 - The London Archives
London County Council Tramways Poster Exhibition

The chance to see 40 posters from the LCC Tramways era at The London Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London, EC1R 0HB. Free entry.

Friday 21st February 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.


Also this month...
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North: Open Friday-Sunday 1000-1600 until 21st February and then daily from 22nd February. Please note no trams are scheduled to run.
Seaton Tramway: Yellow timetable (1000-1600) operates Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February

March 2025

Friday 7th March 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th March 2025 - Statfold Country Park
Spectacle of Steam

More working steam locomotives in one hour than anywhere else in the UK! Statfold is also home to Burton & Ashby 14, a tram which operates on battery power which is used at some special events. Please note in 2024 the tram was undergoing attention and so was not being used so please check if travelling for the tram.

Saturday 15th March 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
First Day of the 2025 Season

The opening day of the 2025 season at the Crich Tramway Village. All the usual attractions - including the operating trams of course! - will be available.

Tuesday 18th March 2025 - Isle of Man
First day of Manx Electric Railway season

Trams will start running on the Manx Electric Railway. Timetable details to follow.

Sunday 23rd March 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 0830. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Saturday 29th March 2025 - Isle of Man
First day of Snaefell Mountain Railway season

Trams will start running on the Snaefell Mountain Railway.

Sunday 30th March 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Sunday 30th March 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Mother's Day

Mum travels free with an accompanying paying child. You can also treat mum to a delicious Sunday roast or a cream tea at the Tramstop Restaurant, Colyton Station.


Also this month...
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North: Open daily 1000-1600 until 2nd March and then Wednesday-Sunday. Please note no trams are scheduled to run.
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Wednesday (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends 1000-1730).
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable B (7 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1510) runs Tuesdays 18th and 25th, Wednesdays 19th and 26th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March. Timetable C (9 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March.
Seaton Tramway: Yellow timetable (1000-1600) operates Saturday and Sundays until Sunday 23rd March. Blue timetable (1000-1700) operates daily from Saturday 29th March.
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 Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March.

April 2025

Thursday 3rd April 2025 - Isle of Man
First day of Douglas Bay Horse Tramway season

Trams will start running on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. Timetable details to follow.

Friday 4th April 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Sunday 6th April 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
First day of 2025 season

The East Anglia Transport Museum opens for the first time this year (excluding New Year's Day but that was last year's season!). Expect trams, trolleybuses and trains with the museum open 1100-1630.

Sunday 6th April 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.

Monday 7th to Friday 11th April 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Children's Make 'n' Do Week

Craft activities for children will be available alongside the usual Crich attractions.

Saturday 12th April 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tram Running

The first running of the Robert Whetstone 1/8 scale model trams for 2025. Other models from his collection will also be on display.

Saturday 12th April 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 0830. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Sunday 13th April 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Friday 18th to Monday 21st April 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Easter Eggstra

Easter activities including an Easter Trail (extra cost of £2) alongside the usual Crich attractions.

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th April 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
Easter Treasure Hunt

As well as all the usual museum attractions there will be an Easter Treasure Hunt for children.

Friday 18th to Monday 21st April 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Easter Eggstramaganza

Collect a free activity sheet to complete a a special trail to find Gilbert's Goose and his cheeky chicks!

Saturday 26th April 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 0830. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.


Also this month...
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Wednesday (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730), also open Thursdays 10th & 17th April and Fridays 11th & 18th April.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable N (one tram service between 0905 and 1700 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1725) runs from Thursday 3rd April. No service Tuesday 22nd, Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th April.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable C (9 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs daily except Monday 28th April (no service).
Seaton Tramway: Blue timetable (1000-1700) 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 daily except Monday 28th April.

May 2025

Friday 2nd May 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Sunday 4th & Monday 5th May 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Magical May

Springtime magic with a Fairy Trail. Other usual museum attractions are also available.

Sunday 4th May 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Saturday 17th May 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tram Running

The Robert Whetstone 1/8 scale model trams will again be operating in the Great Exhibtion Hall.

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
1960s Weekend

Events with a 1960s theme.

Saturday 24th to Friday 30th May 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Seaside Fun

Lots of seaside attractions will be at the museum including Howard Brothers funfair, Punch and Judy, face painter and balloon modeller. Trams run as normal too.

Sunday 25th May 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.


Also this month...
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Wednesday (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730), also open Thursday 29th May and Fridays 30th May.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable N (one tram service between 0905 and 1700 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1725) runs on all operating days. No service Tuesdays 6th, 13th and 20th May.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable C (9 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs Mondays to Fridays until 23rd May. Timetable D (12 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) operates Saturdays and Sundays until Sunday 25th May. Timetable G (evening service between 1640 and 2140 from Derby Castle) runs Saturday 10th and Saturday 24th May. Timeable F (20 departures from Derby Castle between 0840 and 2055) runs daily Monday 26th to Saturday 31st May.
Seaton Tramway: Blue timetable (1000-1700) 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 weekdays between Thursday 1st and Friday 23rd May, Timetable D (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs weekends between Saturday 3rd and Sunday 25th May. Timetable F (every half hour from Laxey between 0945 and 1615 - return from Summit every half hour between 1020 and 1650. After 1615 trams will run as required for evening practicing and racing) runs Monday 26th to Saturday 31st May.

June 2025

Friday 6th June 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Sunday 8th June 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tram Running

The Robert Whetstone Tatra model trams will be operating in the Great Exhibtion Hall.

Sunday 8th June 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Sunday 15th June 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Sunday 15th June 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Father's Day

Dad travels free with an accompanying paying child. You can also treat dad to a delicious lunch or a cream tea at Colyton's Tramstop Restaurant. Grandfather's also go free if they bring the grandchildren!

Saturday 21st June 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Past Times

History comes to life in a multi period event including Viking, Medieval and Roman times as well as some time travelling surprises. Trams also run. This is a Premium Event and 12 month free return tickets are not valid.

Sunday 29th June 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Music Sunday

Live music for a variety of artists to add to the usual museum attractions.


Also this month...
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Thursday (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730).
Seaton Tramway: Blue timetable (1000-1700) operates daily.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable N (one tram service between 0905 and 1700 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1725) runs on all operating days. No service Mondays 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th June and Tuesdays 17th and 24th June.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable F (20 departures from Derby Castle between 0840 and 2055) runs daily Sunday 1st to Thursday 5th June. Timetable D (12 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) operates Friday 6th to Sunday 8th and then Wednesdays to Sundays for rest of month plus Monday 30th June. Timetable C (9 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs Mondays and Tuesdays until Tuesday 24th June. Timetable E (evening service from Derby Castle to Groudle between 1840 and 2110) runs Wednesdays from 11th June. Timetable G (evening service between 1640 and 2140 from Derby Castle) runs Saturdays from 14th June.
Snaefell Mountain Railway: Timetable F (every half hour from Laxey between 0945 and 1615 - return from Summit every half hour between 1020 and 1650. After 1615 trams will run as required for evening practicing and racing) runs Sunday 1st to Thursday 5th June. Timetable C (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs Mondays and Tuesdays between Monday 9th and Tuesday 24th June. Timetable D (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs Wednesdays to Sundays between Friday 6th and Sunday 29th June and Monday 30th June.

July 2025

Friday 4th July 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Sunday 6th July 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Classic Motorcycle Day

Around 300 classic motorcycles will be on display with the motorcycles vying for awards in various categories. Organised in conjunction with the Vincent Owners Club. Trams also run of course.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
Seaside Special

An event with a seaside theme which includes opening until 1900 on the Saturday.

Sunday 13th July 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tram Running

The Robert Whetstone 1/16 scale layout will be operating in the Great Exhibtion Hall.

Sunday 13th July 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Music Sunday

Live music for a variety of artists to add to the usual museum attractions.

Sunday 13th July 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Saturday 19th July 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Dinosaur Day

Dinosaurs invalde Crich with even more dinosaurs and a new dinosaur trail. Don't forget the trams continue to operate too!

Sunday 20th July 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Music Sunday

Live music for a variety of artists to add to the usual museum attractions.

Sunday 20th July 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th July - Isle of Man
Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Another six days of heritage transport action across the Isle of Man. Will include a celebration of 130 years of the Snaefell Mountain Railway and a special service to mark 50 years since the last postal collection on the MER in 1975. Full details to follow.

Saturday 26th July 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Natural Seaton Festival

A community event with lots of activities across the town.

Sunday 27th July 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Music Sunday

Live music for a variety of artists to add to the usual museum attractions.

Sunday 27th July 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 1800. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Monday 28th July to Friday 8th August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Discovery Time

School holiday activities for families. Discover science and history fun facts, meet characters from the past and have a go at crafts.


Also this month...
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Thursday until Thursday 24th July (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730). Then open daily (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730).
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable N (one tram service between 0905 and 1700 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1725) runs Wednesdays to Sundays from Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 20th and Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st July. Timetable P (two tram service between 0905 and 1800 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1815) runs Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th July. No service all Mondays and Tuesdays 1st, 8th and 15th July.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable D (12 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs daily. Timetable E (evening service from Derby Castle to Groudle between 1840 and 2110) runs Wednesdays except 23rd July. Timetable G (evening service between 1640 and 2140 from Derby Castle) runs Saturdays. Sunday 27th July will see an enhanced timetable D running in connection with the Transport Festival
Seaton Tramway: Blue timetable (1000-1700) operates daily until Friday 25th July. Pink timetable (1000-1700 with peak extras) operates daily from Saturday 26th July.
Snaefell Mountain Railway: Timetable D (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs daily.

August 2025

Friday 1st August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Saturday 2nd August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 1800. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Sunday 3rd August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Music Sunday

Live music for a variety of artists to add to the usual museum attractions.

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Sounds of the 1950s and 60s

Back in time to enjoy the sounds of the 1950s and 60s and maybe have a go at learning the dance crazes of the era. Trams run too!

Sunday 10th August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 1800. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Monday 11th to Friday 15th August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Children's Outdoor Theatre

Notice this Notice Theatre Group return with a production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Model Tramway, Bus and Railway Exhibition

The return of the popular model exibition with various layouts on display and the chance to chat to their creators.

Saturday 16th August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 1800. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Sunday 17th August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 1800. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Build It!

Another returning event as you can once again take part in building a spectacular LEGO mosaic with help from Fairy Bricks. What will this year's picture be?

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
55th Anniversary Event

More details to follow but expect all operational trams to be in service at some point over the weekend.

Saturday 23rd August 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.

Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Teddy Bears' Picnic

If you go down to the Crich Tramway Village you'll be in for a surprise as the teddy bears' will be having a picnic! There will be a teddy bear trail and the first 300 children who bring a teddy will get a free badge!

Thursday 28th August 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.

Friday 29th August 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 1800. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Sunday 31st August 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Pirate Day

Lots of Pirate activities alongside all the usual museum attractions.


Also this month...
Crich Tramway Village: Open daily (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730).
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable N (one tram service between 0905 and 1700 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1725) runs Tuesdays to Fridays and Monday 25th August. Timetable P (two tram service between 0905 and 1800 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1815) runs Saturdays and Sundays. No service Mondays 4th, 11th and 18th August.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable D (12 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs daily. Timetable E (evening service from Derby Castle to Groudle between 1840 and 2110) runs Wednesdays. Timetable G (evening service between 1640 and 2140 from Derby Castle) runs Saturdays except 9th August. Saturday 9th August will see timetable D run with an aleration as the 1040 ex Derby Castle with terminate at Laxey and the 1240 ex Ramsey will start of Laxey.
Seaton Tramway: Pink timetable (1000-1700 with peak extras) operates daily.
Snaefell Mountain Railway: Timetable D (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs daily.

September 2025

Friday 5th September 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Steampunk Weekend

Alternative history combined with science fantasy and fun as the ever popular Steampunk Weekend returns. Organised in conjunction with Steampunks Always Welcome - Lincoln.

Saturday 6th September 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Tram

Take a ride on a tram through Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common in the company of a local expert to see the bird and other wildlife on view. This trip departs at 0830. More information at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/bird-watching-tram.

Sunday 7th September 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Tram Weekend

The big tram event of the year at Crich as all available operational trams will run. There will also be the usual mix of photo opportunities including some stored trams out on the depot fan.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Model Exhibition: Tramway & Light Railway Society

A free exhibition of model trams at Seaton Station.

Sunday 21st September 2025 - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience

A 40 minute experience of driving a tram on the Seaton Tramway between Colyton and Seaton Wetlands. More details at https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/drivers-eye-experience.

Saturday 27th September 2025 - Crich Tramway Village
Haunted Heritage

An overnight event run by Haunted Heritage with a 5 hour paranormal investigation. A full-on ghost hunting experience. No trams will be in operation. Special tickets only on sale on the Haunted Heritage website.

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September 2025 - East Anglia Transport Museum
London Event

A small part of East Anglia turns into London for the weekend! Will include late night opening until 2100 on the Saturday.


Also this month...
Crich Tramway Village: Open Saturday to Thursday (weekdays 1000-1630, weekends and bank holidays 1000-1730).
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway: Timetable N (one tram service between 0905 and 1700 from Derby Castle, returning from Villa Marina between 0920 and 1725) runs Wednesdays to Sundays all month and Tuesdays 2nd and 16th September. No service all Mondays and Tuesdays 9th, 23rd and 30th September.
Manx Electric Railway: Timetable D (12 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs Tuesdays to Sundays between 2nd and 21st September. Timetable C (9 departures from Derby Castle between 0940 and 1610) runs Mondays 1st and 8th and then Tuesdays to Sundays between 23rd and 30th September. Timetable G (evening service between 1640 and 2140 from Derby Castle) runs Saturdays 6th, 13th and 20th September.
Seaton Tramway: Blue timetable (1000-1700) operates daily until Sunday 28th September. Yellow timetable (1000-1600) operates daily from Monday 29th September.
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 Mondays 1st and 8th and from Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th September (except Monday 29th September). Timetable D (every half hour from Laxey between 1015 and 1545 - return from Summit every half hour between 1100 and 1630) runs Tuesdays to Sundays between Tuesday 2nd and Sunday 21st September.

October 2025

Friday 3rd October 2025 - Seaton Tramway
The Story Tram!

Perfect for families with young children under 4, The Story Tram! includes a themed storybook and music on a tram as it runs from Seaton to Colyton and then another story and activities after arriving at Colyton. Visit https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-story-tram for more information.

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...
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...
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!


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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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