Latest News
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A message from Managing Director Jane Cole
Here at Blackpool Transport we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all our staff, volunteers and contractors on site at Rigby Road. Rigby Road is currently being redeveloped to create a new bus engineering facility for our team and there is also a proposal to create an all-electric bus fleet. Every…
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Tram Shed Doors Fundraiser
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Tramtown Vision! With the combined efforts of your donations, Tramtown ticket sales, support from Blackpool Council and Blackpool Transport, we have secured the finances to deliver Phase One of our Vision. Phase One Phase One will ensure the continued maintenance and running of Heritage Trams for…
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Fleetwood Market is now open!
Following the refurbishment of Fleetwood Market, it is now fully back open! Part of the £3.2 million investment has caused the Main Hall to be closed, but it has reopened from 7th February 2023. Please note that works will continue until October, 2023 but the market will be fully functional. With over 250 stalls of…
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Kids Go Free this February Half Term!
Kids go free on Heritage Trams during the February half term! Use our discount code on Coastal and Promenade Tours to get free travel!
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The Combo Tour Ticket, new for 2022!
What’s better than taking a trip along Blackpool’s famous coastline on a piece of moving history in the form of a beautifully preserved Heritage Tram? How about two trips? This year we’re launching our brand new Combo Tour Ticket to give you the opportunity to ride on both our Promenade and Coastal Tours on any…
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Mini System Tour
There’s plenty of track you’ve never been able to ride before, until now! Following the success of our Full System Tour, you can join us for a Mini Systems Tour during our Anniversary Weekend, on Sunday 25th. The Mini Systems Tour gives you a fresh perspective of our tramway, as you explore sections of track…
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Starr Gate Depot Tour
This is your opportunity to walk around our state-of-the-art Starr Gate Depot, learning how we operate and the hard work put in around the clock to maintain a tram service. See the inside of our remarkable Depot you can usually only see from a distance and talk to us in person about our operations! Our…
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Tram Sunday with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
After two long years of absence, the Fylde Coast’s biggest transport event is back! Tram Sunday is here on Sunday 17th July, with all kinds of unique vehicles from across the country being exhibited in Fleetwood. Between Fisherman’s Walk and Fleetwood Ferry, explore the souvenir stalls, view the wide range of vehicles and of course,…
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Parade and Events
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is the kind of celebration you only experience once in your life and with good weather forecasted, you certainly won’t want to miss out. Have you heard about what we’re doing to honour the occasion? Between Wednesday 1st – Sunday 5th June you’ll be able to witness one of our biggest…
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Real Ale Tour
New for 2022… Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours Real Ale Tour If you love ale, then you will love this! The new Real Ale Tour gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy local craft ale in the most unique, memorable setting… on board an iconic Blackpool tram! Running on selected Saturdays from 11th June the Real Ale…