You know the drill by now, Thursday evening = our regular look at just when and where you can enjoy a ride on a heritage tram in the British Isles. Highlights of the next seven days include the end of “Beside the Seaside” at Crich and the most intensive service of the year on the Manx Electric Railway from Monday 1st June. Plus don’t forget just because there aren’t special events at other tramways across the country doesn’t mean there isn’t a good reason to visit them!
Beamish: The Living Museum of the North
Current Status: Open daily from 1000 to 1700.
More info @ http://www.beamish.org.uk.
Birkenhead Heritage Tramway
Current Status: Operates every Saturday and Sunday between 1300 and 1700. Also operates on August bank holiday Monday and Wednesdays-Fridays during school holidays.
Timetable in operation: Trams depart Taylor Street every half hour between 1250 and 1620 returning from Woodside between 1305 and 1635 using 1 tram.
Next Special Event: Superhero Day – Saturday 15th August
More info @ http://www.mtps.co.uk
Blackpool Tramway
Current Status: Operates all weekends until Sunday 9th November plus school holidays and Bank Holidays.
Timetable in operation:
Until Sunday 31st May, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June – Blue timetable (2 trams in service running between Pleasure Beach and North Pier up to every 20 minutes from 1000-1700)
Saturday 23rd May & Saturday 20th June – Green timetable (4 trams in service running between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham every 20 minutes from 1000-1800)
Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May & Sunday 21st June – Gold timetable (6+ trams in service running between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham with additional limited stop tours to Fleetwood)
Wednesday 17th June – Ride & Dine Wednesday
Please note these dates are only for approximately the next month, for details of operating information beyond either see the Events Diary or visit the link below.
More info @ https://www.facebook.com/BlackpoolHeritageTramTours
Crich Tramway Village
Current Status: Open daily until Sunday 1st November.
Next special event: Beside the Seaside – Until Sunday 31st May
More info @ http://www.tramway.co.uk
Douglas Horse Tramway
Current Status: Running daily until Sunday 13th September
Timetable in operation: First tram departs Strathallan at 0900 and then every 20 minutes until 1720. Return journeys commence from the Sea Terminal at 0920 and then every 20 minutes until 1740.
More info @ http://www.douglas.gov.im/index.php/leisure/horse-trams#.VQsem2dyaM8
East Anglia Transport Museum
Current Status: Open Sundays and Thursdays plus selected school holidays.
Open: From Sunday 31st May open every Sunday, Thursday & Saturday until summer school holidays. Opening hours 1200 until 1630.
Next Special Event: 50th Anniversary of the Museum Site – Saturday 4th (1200-1630) & Sunday 5th July (1030-1630)
More info @ http://www.eatm.org.uk/index.html
Great Orme Tramway
Current Status: Daily operation until end of October.
Timetable in operation: Trams every 20 minutes between 1000 and 1800.
More info @ http://www.greatormetramway.co.uk/index.asp
Heaton Park Tramway
Current Status: Open every Saturday & Sunday. Closed Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June. Trams run between 1200 and 1600.
Next special event: Blackpool Event – Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August
More info @ http://www.heatonparktramway.co.uk
Manx Electric Railway
Current Status: Daily operation.
Timetables in operation:
Until Sunday 31st May – Timetable D (14 departures from Derby Castle each day between 0840 and 1640, 5 of which only run as far as Laxey – same southbound journey pattern)
Monday 1st to Friday 12th June – Timetable FH (21 departures from Derby Castle each day between 0840 and 2140, 3 of which only run as far as Laxey – same southbound journey platform)
Saturday 13th to Friday 17th July – Timetable C (11 services in each direction including 9 full length journeys). On all Wednesdays during this period and Fridays until 26th June evening services run between Derby Castle and Laxey, from Friday 3rd July evening services also run through to Ramsey)
For full details on forthcoming services on the Manx Electric Railway please visit the official website below.
Next special event: Manx Heritage Transport Festival – Wednesday 29th July to Sunday 2nd August
Seaton Tramway
Current Status: Daily operation.
Timetables in operation:
Until Friday 10th July – Blue Timetable (trams every 20 minutes from Seaton between 1000 and 1700 with return trips from Colyton between 1030 and 1730)
For full details on forthcoming services on the Seaton Tramway please visit the official website below.
More info @ http://www.tram.co.uk
Snaefell Mountain Railway
Current Status: Daily operation.
Timetables in operation:
Until Sunday 31st May – Timetable D (12 return trips up the mountain between 1015 and 1545)
Monday 1st June to Friday 12th June –Timetable FH (20 return trips up the mountain between 0945 and 2015)
Saturday 13th June to Friday 17th July – Timetable C (services every 30 minutes between 1015 and 1545). Evening services run every Wednesday and Friday.
Summerlee – The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Current Status: Open daily between 1000 and 1700.
Opening hours: 1000-1700. One tram is usually in service each day.
More info @ http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/summerlee
The information provided above is given in good faith and is correct to the best of our knowledge. If you know of any errors please contact us by using the comments section below or by emailing gareth@britishtramsonline.co.uk.
Beside the Seaside is continuing at the Crich Tramway Village until Sunday 31st May. This photo was taken at last year's event and shows Blackpool Boat 236 departing from Glory Mine. (Photograph taken by Gareth Prior)