The Blackpool Airshow returns on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August and with the Promenade set to be closed to allow people to watch aircraft from across the world in the skies, Blackpool Transport have announced a revised service will be in operation on both the trams and buses.
The Promenade is closed to traffic on both days between 1030 and 1900 and during this time trams will run:
- Starr Gate to Manchester Square
- North Pier/North Station to Fleetwood
No trams will be running from either Central Pier or Tower during this period.
Hayley Gregory, Marketing Manager at Blackpool Transport, said: “Throughout the airshow weekend, there will also be extra trams between Little Bispham and North Station to provide a 7-minute service. Trams will also run between Starr Gate and Manchester Square every 12 minutes.
“Although the promenade will be closed, we’ll also have additional buses on standby to help people get in and out of the town centre at peak times, and our friendly customer advisers will be out in force to offer face-to-face travel advice.”
“With so many people flocking to the seafront for the show, it’s not possible to run a through service, but our trams and buses still offer the best way to get to the heart of the action.”
People are also being urged to buy their tickets before boarding the trams. This can either be done by using the Blackpool Transport app or from a customer advisor who will be easy to spot in their pink uniforms.