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All tours and events cancelled.
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All tours and events cancelled.

  I’m sure you won’t be surprised to learn that due to the COVID-19 situation and the advice of avoiding non-essential travel we are with immediate effect suspending our operations...

Balloon 241/704 restoration begins
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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...

Feature cars set for a refresh!
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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...

“George Formby” is on its way back!
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“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...

A vintage look in the paintshop
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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...

2020 Event Dates
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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...

Coronation 663 update
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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

Making “Radio Waves” on the promenade!

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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

Great British “Tram” Journeys

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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

Behind the Scenes of Blackpool Heritage

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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

Listen Now – Bryans Update, August 2016

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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!

Another Relaunch Tour!

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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

Listen Now – Bryan Lindops June 2016 update

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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

Listen Now – Bryan Lindops May 2016 Update

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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...