Guided Heritage Tours

Heritage Centre - Guided Workshop Tours

Experience our unique history in this behind-the-scenes experience which takes you through the fitting shop at Rigby Road Tram Depot.

Over the last few months we have been working hard to bring back the depot tours for 2024 and for this year we are doing things differently but still offering that unique experience of behind the scenes here at Rigby Road.

Ever wondered what a wheel lathe and a welding bay and forge looks like then look no further, our tour guide will take you through our Heritage Fitting Shop so you can see all the equipment that our engineers used to keep the wheels moving on our famous heritage trams.

Please note at this time the tour is restricted to our engineering workshop and does not include access to the main tram shed which is currently closed however trams can be viewed from outside the safety barriers along the depot front. 

The whole experience will last 60 minutes.

Recent Activity

Community Clean Up Events

We recently held volunteer clean up events on 24th August and 9th September with over 20 volunteers including Cllr Paul Galley, Blackpool Transport Chair, volunteers from Blackpool FC Community Trust, and many more. The team tackled everything from weeding to painting and rubbish disposal. The cheerful painting is set to continue as we carry on our efforts to brighten up the area. Thank you to all who gave up their time to kickstart our makeover!

Tour Prices

Adult (16+) £5

Child (3-15) £2.5 (must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates and Times

Tours are running every Monday and Saturday throughout the year.

Starting location for the tour is at our main tram gates on Hopton Road/Blundell Street (use postcode: FY1 6EA)

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