Latest News Archives - Welcome to Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours

Published December 30, 2019

Balloon 241/704 restoration begins

Work has commenced on the full overhaul and restoration of Balloon car 704 (formerly 241). Initially moved into the Fitting Shop during October, the first job was for...

Published December 16, 2019

Feature cars set for a refresh!

Both the Western Train and HMS Blackpool are set for cosmetic attention to restore their appearance after several years since they last passed through the workshops. We are...

Published December 9, 2019

“George Formby” is on its way back!

“George Formby” is on its way back! Open Boat 230 “George Formby OBE” is on the comeback trail thanks to our recent increase in workshop staff. A full rewire...

Published November 30, 2019

A vintage look in the paintshop

The team from Heritage Painting have recently paid us a further visit to complete paintwork restoration on Bolton 66, which was begun last winter. The remaining adhesive adverts have...

Published October 9, 2019

2020 Event Dates

We’re delighted to be able to share our main event dates for 2020. More details and timetables will be posted in the operating calendar when we have them. We...

Published October 3, 2019

Coronation 663 update

Coronation tram 663 remains in the care of Riley & Son Electromec Ltd in Heywood for a contract bogie overhaul and other associated works. A recent milestone in the...

Published September 25, 2019

September Spectacular Weekend

We’ve been a little bit quiet about our special weekend as we didn’t want to detract from the hard work and launch of the amazing Blackpool 143. After the...

Published September 17, 2019

Are you local? Wednesdays are your lucky night!

Our popular locals discount nights have returned on every Wednesday evening in September. Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde residents with the following postcodes can travel on our Illuminations Tours for...

Update: Restoration of 279

Published June 3, 2019

Today we paid a visit to the Fylde Transport Trust to review progress with the restoration of 279. Rewiring of the tram has now started, with this work being...

Your chance to drive our trams with The Real Drive

Published April 26, 2019

You can now drive one of our genuine & original heritage fleet trams right here on the promenade past the world famous Tower and Piers under the watchful eye...

“LuneTube” pay a visit to Blackpool Heritage Trams

Published January 21, 2018

We love talking trams at Blackpool Heritage, and it was no exception earlier this year when LuneTube brought their cameras into the depot. “LuneTube was privileged to visit the...

Making “Radio Waves” on the promenade!

Published May 19, 2017

On the 17th May 2017 Blackpool Heritage Tram tours invited two very special guests aboard Balloon car 715! Radio Wave Breakfast presenters Hayley and Scott broadcast their breakfast show...

Great British “Tram” Journeys

Published January 10, 2017

Broadcast on the 9th January 2017 on BBC 2, we featured on “Great British Train Journeys” when presenter Michael Portillo took a ride on Box Car 40 from the...

Behind the Scenes of Blackpool Heritage

Published January 9, 2017

Take a sneak peek at what is going on behind closed doors during the winter at Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours! “That’s Lancashire” paid a visit to the tram sheds...

Listen Now – Bryans Update, August 2016

Published August 8, 2016

Listen Now – Bryan Lindops August 2016 update In his regular monthly update to Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours website visitors, Bryan Lindop details what is currently going on behind...

Another Relaunch Tour!

Published July 9, 2016

It’s Another Re-launch Tour! When – Friday 15th July, 2016 (Tram Sunday Weekend Friday) Where – Commences & initially boards at Hopton Road 1615hrs How much – £10 flat...

Listen Now – Bryan Lindops June 2016 update

Published June 27, 2016

In his regular monthly update to Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours website visitors, Bryan Lindop details what is currently going on behind the scenes at the operation. Click on the...

Listen Now – Bryan Lindops May 2016 Update

Published May 18, 2016

In what has become a regular feature, Andy Mitchell talks to Bryan Lindop about the latest developments for the heritage, including a trawler, a bus, and something that he...

Listen now – Competition Winner Sean Lohens’ day on the trams

Published April 25, 2016

It was a day to remember for Sean Lohen who successfully bid in the Radio Wave Charity Auction to become a Blackpool tram conductor for the day. Sean took...

Listen Now – Bryans’ Update April 2016

Published April 14, 2016

Andy Mitchell catches up with Bryan Lindop, Head of Heritage, to hear about what Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have been up to over the winter and what the plans...