Drive A Tram Experience

Tram Driving Lessons

Book 2025 lessons at 2024 prices, if you book before 31/12/24!

Become a Seaton Tram Driver for the day with one of our driving experience courses. The courses are very "hands-on", giving you the chance to enjoy maximum time at the controls and drive in the same conditions as our own staff drivers. The course also includes a guided tour of the Tramway's HQ at Riverside Depot, giving the chance to see behind the scenes of our unique operation. After your course, you receive a commemorative certificate and souvenir to remind you of a great day out.

Dates & Times
15th Feb - 23rd Feb 2025 Book Tickets
1st Mar - 2nd Mar 2025 Book Tickets
8th Mar - 9th Mar 2025 Book Tickets
15th Mar - 16th Mar 2025 Book Tickets
22nd Mar - 23rd Mar 2025 Book Tickets
29th Mar - 29th Mar 2025 Book Tickets
31st Mar - 12th Apr 2025 Book Tickets
14th Apr - 3rd May 2025 Book Tickets
5th May - 24th May 2025 Book Tickets
26th May - 7th Jun 2025 Book Tickets

HALF DAY TRAM DRIVING LESSONs

Morning sessions start at 1010 departing Seaton and arriving back at 1244

Afternoon sessions start at 1330 departing Seaton and arriving back at 1604

Half-day tram driving lessons will give you 2 round trips between Seaton and Colyton and will conclude with a tour of Riverside Depot

FULL DAY TRAM DRIVING LESSONS

Starting at 0950 departing Seaton Station and arriving back at 1644 

Full day lessons include a small refreshment break, and lunch at Colyton Station and conclude with a tour of Riverside Depot before returning to Seaton Station.

Lunch Menu - Ordered on the day
  • Ham, Egg and Chips
  • Sausage/Veggie Sausage, mash or chips and peas or beans
  • Jacket Potato - Tuna Mayo, Baked Beans, Cheese and Coleslaw
  • Homemade Soup & Sandwich ( Egg Mayo, Cheese, Ham or Tuna)
  • Or choose from the Daily Specials Board
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  • While the lessons start in Seaton Station, students are not permitted to drive in and out of the Station.
  • Once departed, round trips will be made between Riverside Halt and Colyton Station. The lesson will then end at Seaton Station.
  • All courses include a souvenir certificate
  • Guest tickets include the same refreshments referred to above and an Explorer ticket, which enables them to travel on the tramway all day if they wish.
  • This experience is for people aged 18 and over at the time of the lesson.
  • Before you book your lesson, you should consider whether you are physically fit enough to participate.
    Although there is no age limit for this experience, students must be able to stand for long amounts of time and have a reasonable amount of strength to be able to be at the control of a tram. The instructor is on hand to help at all times and can take over more difficult tasks.
  • You do not have to hold a car/road vehicle license for the lessons.
    Please note that if you wish to move forward with applying to drive a tram at Seaton Tramway, a car/road vehicle license will be required.
  • Students will not be permitted to operate the tram when crossing the road of A3052 in Colyford.
  • It may be necessary to use an open tramcar, so appropriate warm and waterproof clothing should be brought along as a precaution.
  • Seaton Tramway reserves the right to alter, curtail or cancel the booking without notice, but will endeavour not to do so unless absolutely necessary. In the event of a complete cancellation, full refunds will be offered.
Allergen Information:

We prepare food in kitchens with products containing gluten and nuts as well as other allergens. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the allergen charts on view in the cafe are correct. We CANNOT guarantee that any product is "100% FREE FROM" any allergen because of the risk of unexpected cross-contamination.

 

Driver's Eye Experience

Want to just get a taste of what driving a tram is like?
Take a look at our Driver's Eye Experiences which get you up to 40 minutes of driving time!

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