I Visited the Blackpool Tramway!

In the penultimate instalment in the I Visited series, I visit the Blackpool Tramway!
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[@jacobporrett]

I got mugged by Sea gulls once at Blackpool because they all saw me eating food 😂😢 threw my sandwiches in the air and the gulls went wild and I made a runner. Looks like you had fun Nick.

[@egpx]

Ah, this brings back memories of the late 60s/early 70s for me. My grandparents lived in Cleveleys (just north of Anchorsholme) so we were regular visitors to Blackpool and the trams were, at that time, unique in the UK as all other towns and cities had ripped up their networks many years earlier. A ride on them from Starr Gate to Fleetwood was a treat. Then, the trams were all green and cream coloured and included some double decker 'Balloon' cars, built in the 30s, that were absolute beasts. I think there are a couple still operational in the heritage fleet. My grandad died in the mid-70s and my grandmother moved back to Yorkshire. I've probably been to Blackpool no more than three times since then. I'll have to go again just to ride the trams.

[@c.n.i7105]

Some of the Balloon double deckers are still in regular service, tho I think most are now operating as a heritage fleet, and the ones currently operating so it in the same color pattern as the newer ones

[@darrentownsend197]

They have some green and cream double deckers and green and cream single for the heritage trips along with the Illuminations trams at Blackpool transport depot and I use to live there 5 years ago and was born in Blackpool

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Nice vlog of the Blackpool tramway Nick, I’ve visited the whole tramway in Blackpool now too, well until they open the extension to north station anyways. I enjoyed watching as always.

[@jamesbrennan1246]

7:24 Absolutely iconic

[@chrisoddy8744]

Noooo way - I was in Blackpool all of yesterday as part of a (how Northern is this) brass band competition and made a detour just to look at the trams 😂

[@VexSG]

Drinking game: Take a shot whenever Nick ends up at the beach 😂

[@gonffc]

You die from how much alcohol you would have 😂

[@ewancameron6976]

The Edinburgh trams are just about to open the new line extension to Newhaven so it would be a great video to do, looking forward to it

[@northern-class_331]

omg this guys underrated

[@caramelldansen2204]

real

[@🈴🈴🈲🈲]

ikr

[@jamesharlow7525]

Ikr

[@Thornaby37]

Excellent video 👍 There will be a little bit more of the Blackpool tramway to explore when the Blackpool North extension opens

[@lancashireliberty7603]

Nice to see someone taking interest in the Flexi trams and not just the old ones, I like both and I think they compliment each other.

[@baseballfan99]

I do miss the old mix of the classic trams but at least they still run in limited form.

[@lillywho]

Blimey, he's the next Geoff Marshall!

[@thegrvoflightning9020]

From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Did actually use this tram! Had the exact same feelings about Blackpool Beach and Pleasure Beach. Definitely a place to visit if travelling England.

[@LemoncloudGT]

Fun fact: the day tickets in Blackpool can alco be used on the busses

[@JosephIsVeryQuestionable]

Used this today and me tram broke down! Also full and standing for me.

[@bobbythomas200420032]

Hi Nick another excellent video and i really enjoyed watching you ride the Blackpool trams and seeing different parts of Blackpool.

[@sweetchills-ky9mg]

Thank you very much for your all the videos.

[@williamnewton7249]

Great Video Nick I would love to see more Tram Visit Videos Aboard when you're done with the british ones!

[@Peterg3535]

Hello, just to let you know that the shiny silver structures are to do with...Sewage...yes a bit minging on some days but look decorative..

[@user-rv9oi7my4o]

You ask about those metal poles at Manchester Square and Anchorsholme Lane, they are ventilation for water treatment plants.

[@nightowlmusicpromotions]

Love all your videos!!! Been watching a while now!!

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

brilliant video i love Blackpool i go every year its my fav seaside town in the uk & i like the trams but i do miss the heritage ones as i remember going on those when i was a lot younger keep up the awesome work

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video Nick, I do like the Blackpool tramway. Blackpool is a nice place to visit as well. :)

[@Sim0nTrains]

Been a while since I've been to Blackpool, Now I want to go! LOL Great video.

[@kirstenparkinson8914]

I live in Blackpool and I love riding the trams. By the way there is a new line open connecting the normal line to north station I went to the open day last week

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great vlog well done on your subs

[@sweetchills-ky9mg]

I watch your videos every day and I enjoy very much.

[@bluview9308]

Good video, enjoyed it. Don’t know if you have been but I think it would be cool if you went to Hubbarts Bridge station. Still has someone who opens and closes the gate for cars, one of the last remaining in the UK I believe.

[@alexwright4930]

One of my B&Bs was close to Manchester Square. There's a shop in North Pier with a lot of tram related postcards and nick nacks - or at least was last time I was there.

[@sagardand3288]

Excellent video

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

And yep, it's Heysham and Barrow in the distance from Fleetwood.

[@Fleetwoodphil1]

So much more you could have mentioned. Gynn Square, Jubilee Gardens, Fleetwood ferry. Come back sometime meet someone who knows the area

[@torspedia]

Anyone else think SG-1, when he mentioned Starr Gate? 😂

[@clairehislop5873]

Went on these last year & found them to be awesome, though i was surprised that you had to buy a ticket for dogs

[@sterlinghartley2165]

I need to go back to Blackpool as an adult, it so nice but never really explore on my own. Not a beach person tho, bit of an issue lol. The history if rail in the town is so sad, Blackpool central use to be so busy and now it embankment is a road to a car park and the station is that car park. Very sad, that car park is being turned into something new so hopefully that'll be good. Can't wait for the Edinburgh episode, maybe Glasgow is next? And I think Cardiff is getting something Metro like, that'd be a fun episode.

[@Simonstrain]

nice tram video, you should had a paddle in the sea or ice cream

[@AndrewG1989]

I would love to go to Blackpool and to explore the tramway. And also to see Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Pier.

[@DevilizedLIVE]

BRO YOU WENT PASS MY HOUSE 😅

[@DevilizedLIVE]

I just got back from the Vue cinema

[@eringreen3200]

I’m local & the teams are great especially if you won’t want to walk the prom! Did you know that the tramway is going to extend to the North train station?. 😊

[@paultidd9332]

I have a love hate relationship with Blackpool 😂. When I visit, on cheap Northern sale tickets, I always ride the tram to Fleetwood. I like the circular loop it does at Fleetwood, it would have been interesting to show viewers this. There are also turning loops at other points along the line. I’m guessing these turning loops were for previous rolling stock? The recent new trams can run in either direction, though they probably never get to do this!! Also, was the new extension open to Blackpool South Railway Station open?

[@paultidd9332]

That should be Blackpool North not South!!

[@caramelldansen2204]

@@paultidd9332 Paul, you can edit youtube comments! :)

[@therathergoodengineer9285]

Why not come over to my home city in Edinburgh this June! We are opening the Newhaven branch at the start of June so it should be nice. Cheers- The Rather Good Engineer

[@H3ll0rd.rAze9]

In my personal opinion i think that the trams are the more easier/quicker way to get around blackpool

[@0530evan]

always heard about BLACKPOOL.....this was interesting

[@AymanTravelTransport]

1:05 when you've spent all your student loans on pointless journeys 😜 Jokes aside, north pier is the best bit IMO (closest one to the tower too); all the stick that Blackpool gets is mainly regarding the suburban areas (which most visitors won't venture into anyway, unless they happen to have friends living there) away from the touristy seaside bits, which are mostly derelict and riddled with crime. Also, if you come into Blackpool by train, it's actually a LOT cheaper to use the PlusBus ticket (around £3 or less if you have a railcard) which is also valid on the trams.

[@tramcrazy]

SO cool to see you visit the only surviving old British tramway! Soon I am hoping to visit a few more - I have only tried metrolink and london trams 😢 Also this video is turning into ‘I visited Blackpool Beach’ 😂

[@caramelldansen2204]

well there's still a few metres of Birkenhead tramway...? it's in a depressing state, though. I'll never forgive this country for what it did to our trains and trams.

[@stephenmcculley7]

That passageway connects Middle and Lower walk.

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

It's Anchors-Holme.

[@AutoUnder]

Nice one Nick! I can confirm that those odd metal things are actually sewer vents, the smell they produce on a warm day is horrible 😂😂

[@emjackson2289]

Note please, Elvis World Tour . . . . that's Blackpool for you

[@RAMBLINGSMANJMB]

Good video… you are a very funny man, love the slight comedic style you have to ya videos.. btw hello squinting into the sun 🤣

[@teecefamilykent]

Are they not building an extension to the Blackpool trams?

[@OfficiallyDarik]

Great video Nick, also here is a fun fact you might have not noticed, a soap Opera Series by the name of ‘Eastenders’ filmed one episode here and around the trams ❤

[@stephenreardon2698]

So did Coronation Street

[@stephenreardon2698]

So did Coronation Street

[@loverofgod6176]

Try a pointless journey between Battersea Park and Queenstown Rd 😅

[@LemoncloudGT]

I think Manchester square is named that because of the pub named the Manchester

[@grahamjarvie3461]

have you done the Sheffield tram?

[@user-xh3lz9xt4l]

The ticket lasts a full 24 hrs to the minute.

[@0530evan]

hope you have a nice summer vacation...... what are your summer vacation plans???????

[@realnutteruk1]

Get to Belgium.. do the Kusttram

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Wonderful. I would love to go on this tram. Where does the ferry go? Greetings from Canada.

[@InternationalEdward]

The ferry goes from Fleetwood to Knott End on the opposite bank of the River Wyre estuary. It’s a fun ride and only £2 each way!

[@darrentownsend197]

They shut the ferry down at Fleetwood Freeport

[@darrentownsend197]

The only one that goes to Knott end

[@darrentownsend197]

The big ferry shut not Knott end ferry

[@Trainguy336]

Amazing

[@PsychicLord]

Did you explore the new extension?

[@johncrwarner]

So how does the Blackpool tram connect to National Rail to other public transport?

[@XxX_Baiwey_XxX]

It will connect to Blackpool North station but they are having a few problems trying to get the tram station built.

[@gogglyboi6403]

@@XxX_Baiwey_XxX The tram extension itself is complete, however they can't do final testing and open it until the HolidayInn being built at the Blackpool North terminus is finished.

[@SarahWeston-tb5pr]

Yeah Blackpool are the only team in Europe

[@CadenThomas-tj1jz]

Great trams right?

[@alexcurtismonk8235]

Wigan north western to wigan wallgate should be your next pointless journey

[@AaronD_]

I do like the blackpool trams!

[@gordonprentice7090]

The pipe at Manchester Square are ventilation pipes for the underground sewage works

[@fbeatz2793]

Next time your in Fleetwood let me know nick would love to show you the best fish and chip shop in the whole of Lancashire!

[@paultidd9332]

We should compare notes as to which one we think it is?

[@Oddly1970]

I gave thumbs up Nick

[@stephenmcculley7]

Pronounced Anchors-Holme.

[@stephencrossley5417]

Blackpool is where I live

[@Trainguy336]

I like Blackpool Trams

[@trainspotter142]

nice

[@user-ex7rm8mv3s]

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