Blackpool Trams Reviews

A trip to the fabulous seaside resort of Blackpool isn't complete with a ride on the famous trams of Blackpool. Blackpool Trams are operated by Blackpool Transport Services Ltd which also runs the Blackpool Bus network around the Flyde coast. They are easy to spot with historic designs and shapes, they have stunning livery ...  Read the complete review

You can't have a trip to Blackpool without having a tram ride. They run frequent, and there seems to be a stop quite close to every hotel on the seafront so journeys do take a lot longer than a bus due to the amount of stops. Now I know Blackpool's famous for it's trams but to be honest I only use them for the convenience as there is a stop ...  Read the complete review

Holroyd Smith had an idea that he could create a system where tram cars could run on power from a slot in the ground known as a conduit system. In 1884 Blackpool's Corporation decided to put this plan into action and the first rail was laid in March 1885 at Cocker Street, test runs soon began and the tracks were opened for the first time to the ...  Read the complete review

Did you know that Blackpool had Britain’s first electric street tramway? No? Well read on for more fascinating facts! Seriously though the trams in Blackpool started running in 1885 and the route was extended to Fleetwood in 1898. The tram tracks run along the seafront, except for a very short distance where the track passes on the ...  Read the complete review

I have lived in Blackpool all my life but to be honest I have only started going on the trams recently. The tram instructors are really friendly and will willingly help you on with a pram in tow. The trams go right from the south of Blackpool(nr ST Annes)through to Fleetwood and it goes straight down the prom which when the illuminations ...  Read the complete review

The Blackpool trams are a major tourist attraction in the town as well as a very practical way of getting around. The trams travel along the promenade, taking visitors between all the piers and the Pleasure Beach theme park, as well as many other attractions along the way. There are tram stops at regular intervals all the way along the sea front ...  Read the complete review