Its one of the big events of the year coming this week as all heritage tram eyes are on the Isle of Man for the annual Transport Festival.
Manx Heritage Transport Festival
Tuesday 30th July to Sunday 4th August
Isle of Man
Six days of non-stop heritage transport action – featuring the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway as well as the Isle of Man Steam Railway. Special tours, parallel runs, behind the scenes tours and much more features! Visit the Events Diary for full details of what is happening when.
The Pirate Tram – “The Seaton Pearl”
Wednesday 31st July
Seaton Tramway
Pirates take over the tramway as Seaton 4 is used to transport you with themed activities and entertainment to Colyton.
Fish & Chips Tram Tour
Friday 2nd August
Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Another chance to take a tram ride whilst enjoying fish and chips.
The Story Tram!
Friday 2nd August
Seaton Tramway
Aimed at children under 4 with themed stories as the tram travels from Seaton to Colyton.
Club Alpha UK Italian Cars & Motorcycles Day
Sunday 4th August
Beamish
A display of Italian cars and motorcycles from Club Alpha UK
The Dinosaur Tram Adventure
Sunday 4th August
Seaton Tramway
Another themed tram trip on the Seaton Tramway as you are taken to Colyton and a special dinosaur activity area.