Category Archives: Seaton Tramway

Seaton win more awards!

Its becoming a bit of a habit for the Seaton Tramway – and its not a bad habit to have! – winning awards at various different ceremonies around the southwest of England and beyond. The latest success has come at … Continue reading

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Did someone say Christmas? Seaton Tramway’s Polar Express Tram Ride tickets go on sale

Its never too early to think about Christmas, apparently, and the Seaton Tramway are certainly of that mindset as tickets for their popular Polar Express Tram Ride have gone on sale! Running for a month in the lead up to … Continue reading

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Seaton

The showing of photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Seaton Tramway each year is becoming as much a tradition as the running of trams with the news that the Natural History Museum’s exhibition is to return … Continue reading

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Seaton Tramway purchase of Seaton Jurassic confirmed

The former Seaton Jurassic building is set to reopen this spring as “Jurassic Discovery” after its purchase by Seaton Tramway was confirmed at the start of 2024. Building on the success of the Tramway’s dinosaur inspired events which have been … Continue reading

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They Ran in 2023!

We round-up things of which heritage trams ran in service on tramways in the British Isles during 2023 with a final “They Ran in 2023!”. In truth since we last ran this article at the start of November 2023 there … Continue reading

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11 leads the way at Seaton in 2023

With the 2023 season now over at the Seaton Tramway (with the last trams running for season being on the first day of 2024 with the yellow timetable in operation), they have released data for how often the trams in … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Seaton Tramway 12

Today “15 Years Apart” is going back down to the Seaton Tramway.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! U is for Undersized

Today we reach the letter U in our “A-Z”.

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Four more nominations for Seaton Tramway at Heritage Railway Association Awards

There is more cause for celebration at the Seaton Tramway after they learnt they have been nominated for four more awards – this time it’s the Heritage Railway Association Awards where they are up for success.

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Christmas and New Year services 2023/24

This is your one stop guide to see what services are due to operate on tramway and light rail systems over the festive period this year. There may be no services running on Christmas Day but if you miss your … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Seaton Tramway 14

Today its another edition of “15 Years Apart” as we head down to the Seaton Tramway.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th December 2023

This week we have photos from the Seaton Tramway:

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2023 – Voting Now Open!

Thank you to all those who took the time to send in nominations for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2023 – your ideas have helped us to form a shortlist as (for the first time) we look … Continue reading

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Seaton Tramway win again at the Devon Tourism Awards

The Seaton Tramway are once again celebrating after they walked away with four awards at the 14th Devon Tourism Awards, held on 16th November at Torquay’s Riviera International Conference Centre.

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They’ve Run in 2023!

With the start of November traditionally the end of most heritage tram operating seasons across the British Isles (with just Beamish and Blackpool now offering the regular chance to ride on a heritage tram over the next couple of months, … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 5th November 2023

This week its down to the Seaton Tramway for another set of photos:

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Seaton Tramway recommended to take on Seaton Jurassic

In 2016 the tourist offering in Seaton increased with the opening of Seaton Jurassic. Located next to the Seaton Tramway terminus in the town – and taking up a large portion of the car park – it was operated by … Continue reading

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Seaton Tramway wins Welcome Accolade from Visit England

The Seaton Tramway has become the only attraction in Devon to be awarded the Visit England Welcome Accolade. Given to attractions that give visitors a genuinely excellent welcome its for those teams that will go the extra mile to ensure … Continue reading

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A change for Seaton 9

This article has been updated since original publication The trams which now operate on the Seaton Tramway – and when they ran in Eastbourne before the move along the coast – are no stranger to changing their looks. And its … Continue reading

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Modern Electric Tramway seek to increase board members

Modern Electric Tramways – the charity who operate Seaton Tramway – are looking to strengthen their board membership to help with their continued development in the coming years. They want to increase numbers, knowledge, understanding and representation on the board … Continue reading

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