Blackpool’s themed tours start up again

Blackpool Heritage Tours Promenade and Coastal Tours may have been trundling up and down the tramway since early January but this month has also seen the return of some of their popular themed tours. Fish and Chip tours, Ghost Trams and Evening Tours have already got underway with Afternoon Tea tours set to follow from May.

Whilst not specifically aimed at the enthusiast market this themed tours allow the chance to enjoy the heritage trams in a slightly different way. Whether that’s to hear scary ghost stories, eat your fish and chips or get transported to the Blackpool Tower for an afternoon tea. There is also the chance to take a Promenade Tour in the evening.

The types of themed tour are:

Afternoon Tea Tram

The tram runs: North Pier & Tower-Little Bispham-North Pier & Tower

Following the tour you then head to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for afternoon tea.

Prices: Adults (8+) – £25, Child (3-8) – £15. Under 3s can travel free unless occupying a seat.

Tours depart North Pier & Tower at 1100 on 5^th, 19^th May, 1^st June, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th July, 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th August, 8^th September, 6^th October

More details at https://blackpoolheritage.com/tours/2641/

Fish & Chips Tram Tour

The tram runs: North Pier & Tower-Little Bispham-Pleasure Beach-North Pier & Tower

Fish & Chips are provided on board the tram from Papas Fish & Chips

Prices: From £12 per adult (prices increase during the illuminations when your trip includes a tour of the illuminations)

Tours depart North Pier & Tower (times differ) on 22^nd, 29^th April, 13^th, 27^th May, 3^rd, 17^th June, 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 19^th, 22^nd, 26^th, 29^th July, 2^nd, 9^th, 12^th, 16^th, 19^th, 23^rd, 26^th, 30^th August, 6^th, 9^th, 13^th, 16^th, 20^th, 23^rd, 30^th September, 4^th, 7^th, 11^th, 14^th, 18^th, 21^st, 28^th October, 1^st, 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th November

More details at https://blackpoolheritage.com/tours/fish-chips-tram-tour/

Evening Tour

The tram runs: North Pier & Tower-Little Bispham-Pleasure Beach-North Pier & Tower (some special evening tours also run to Starr Gate or Fleetwood)

A standard Heritage Tram Tour except its in the evening!

Prices: Adults – £6, children – £3 (special evening tours fares may vary)

Tours depart North Pier & Tower on the following dates (including details of tram type):

20^th April (Vintage Double Deck tram)

1^st May – Starr Gate Special (Western Train)

2^nd May – Fleetwood Special (Western Train)

7^th May (Vintage Double Deck tram)

21^st May (Frigate)

4^th June (Double Decker)

18^th June (Western Train)

25^th June (Boat Car)

2^nd July (Double Decker)

9^th July (Vintage Double Decker)

13^th July (Boat Car)

17^th July Starr Gate Special (Frigate)

20^th July (Vintage Double Decker)

23^rd July (Boat Car)

27^th July (Double Decker)

30^th July (Western Train)

3^rd August Starr Gate Special (Boat Car)

10^th August (Western Train)

13^th August (Vintage Double Decker)

17^th August Starr Gate Special (Western Train)

20^th August (Frigate)

24^th August (Vintage Double Decker)

27^th August (Boat Car)

More details at https://blackpoolheritage.com/tours/evening-tour/

Ghost Tram

The tram runs: North Pier & Tower-Little Bispham-Starr Gate-North Pier & Tower

One of the most popular themed tours offered by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours with Stephen Mercer regaling participants with ghost stories from the coast.

Prices: Adults – £12, Child – £6

Tours depart North & Tower at 1915 on 30^th April, 14^th, 28^th May, 11^th, 25^th June, 2^nd, 16^th July, 13^th, 20^th August, 3^rd, 10^th, 24^th September, 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 31^st October (31^st October features tours at 1700, 1830 and 2000), 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th November

More details at https://blackpoolheritage.com/tours/ghost-tour/

In addition to these themed tours, Promenade and Coastal Tours continue to run regularly. These can be pre-booked although walk-ups are fine, provided there is space. Details of these tours at https://blackpoolheritage.com/compare-tours/.

Looking further afield and Illumination Tours run from Saturday 3^rd September and will be run every day until Saturday 31^st December – except for 17^th September (World Fireworks Championships), 25^th and 26^th December. They can be booked now at https://blackpoolheritage.com/illuminations-tours/.

It has also been confirmed that the previously announced Event Weekend on Saturday 30^th and Sunday 31^st July has been delayed to the August Bank Holiday Weekend (27^th to 29^th August) as the original dates clashed with the Manx Heritage Transport Festival whilst Sunday 17^th July will see an enhanced six tram service run in connection with the Fleetwood Tram Sunday event.

All information provided above has been done so in good faith. You are, however, advised to check the Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours website at https://blackpoolheritage.com/ for the latest information.