Category Archives: Seaton Tramway

Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 14

Posted on Friday 9 September 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we move forward some three years on the Seaton Tramway to 1995 as we take a look at one of the single decker saloons – no. 14.

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 12

Posted on Friday 2 September 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to July 1992 for this edition of “Picture in Time” as we look at another photo taken on the Seaton Tramway.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 31st August 2022

Posted on Wednesday 31 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

What is this madness? A midweek update of British Trams Online! (We’ll let you decide whether its a late update from last weekend or an extra unplanned update!). There are two small Photo Galleries added – images from Seaton and … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 6

Posted on Friday 26 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” heads to Devon for the next few weeks as we visit the Seaton Tramway, starting off in 1992.

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Seaton Wetlands Halt opens

Posted on Thursday 11 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Trams on the Seaton Tramway are now regularly calling at the new Seaton Wetlands Halt (as well as that at Riverside Depot) following the official opening on 1st August 2022. The new halt gives visitors the chance to explore Seaton … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway’s new halts to open from 1st August

Posted on Thursday 21 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

There will be the chance to get off a tram at five different locations on the Seaton Tramway from Monday 1st August when the two new halts officially open. Riverside and Seaton Wetlands have been in the planning since 2019 … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget! Seaton’s Tramathon Live on 2nd July!

Posted on Monday 27 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway’s now annual Tramathon Live fundraiser returns on Saturday 2nd July. With all 12 operational trams due to appear during the day (subject to the usual caveats) this year the event will only last for 12 hours (instead of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work continues on Seaton Wetlands Halt

Posted on Thursday 23 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on one of the latest additions to the Seaton Tramway is continuing with the new stop at Seaton Wetlands making progress although yet to be completed. Originally due to open last year various factors have delayed the work but … Continue reading →

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Seaton’s Boat Tram out for the Jubilee!

Posted on Wednesday 1 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we rapidly approach a four day weekend with two Bank Holidays, the Seaton Tramway have confirmed that as part of their contribution to the celebrations the popular Boat Car, no. 4, will be out on all four days running … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway’s Tramathon fundraiser back for 2022!

Posted on Monday 16 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

Tramathon will be back at the Seaton Tramway on Saturday 2nd July! Originally conceived to help raise funds during 2020 and the start of Covid restrictions, the fundraiser has taken place for two years since with trams running for a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Easter at the Seaton Tramway

Posted on Saturday 23 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Whilst work to construct the two new stops on the Seaton Tramway goes on – opening for Riverside and Seaton Wetlands is likely to be later this year – normal services have been continuing on the three mile route between … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway’s Polar Express Tram Ride tickets set to go on sale

Posted on Tuesday 19 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We may only just have had Easter but it looks like its already time to think about Christmas! (Well, it is only eight and a bit months until the big day we guess!) Tickets for the Seaton Tramway’s popular Polar … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Easter was traditionally the start of the operating season for heritage trams, and whilst that has changed in recent years with all year round operation at some lines in the UK it seems that it marks a good starting point … Continue reading →

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Another award win for the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon are celebrating after winning yet another award! This time they were victorious at the prestigious Heritage Railway Association Awards which were held in Birmingham during March.

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 12

Posted on Friday 1 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We take another trip to the Seaton Tramway on 28th August 1995 for this instalment of “Picture in Time”.

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 8

Posted on Friday 25 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” today is again in Devon at the Seaton Tramway where we take a look inside Riverside Depot at one of the tram’s which wasn’t in service on 28th August 1995.

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 7

Posted on Friday 18 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another trip to the Seaton Tramway for this latest instalment of our archive photo series “Picture in Time”.

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Seaton Tramway win double at Devon Tourism Awards

Posted on Saturday 12 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway are once again celebrating award wins with two victories at the recent Devon Tourism Awards. The tramway won Silver Awards in both the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism and Large Visitor Attraction of the Year categories during a Zoom … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 4

Posted on Friday 11 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Picture in Time” returns to the Seaton Tramway as we take a look at no. 4 at the end of August 1995.

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Half price explorer tickets on the Seaton Tramway for the National Lottery Open Week

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the years the National Lottery has supported many heritage organisations across the UK and in celebration of this lottery ticket holders will be able to enjoy half price travel on the Seaton Tramway on 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th … Continue reading →

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