Central Tramway Company
1 Marine Parade, St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2ER
Cliff Railways were one of the great astounding engineering inventions of Victorian times. Scarborough was the first British resort to create these fantastic funicular railways to transport visitors up and down its steep cliffs. Five opened on the North and South Bays between 1875 and 1930. Heritage Open Days offers a unique opportunity to visit behind the scenes at Central Tramway, one of the last 2 remaining in Scarborough today.
The tour will take you underneath the top station to the engine room, an area usually closed to the public. You will discover the marvellous machinery and exciting engineering that still work hard today to carry almost half a million visitors every year. The tramway has recently undergone its largest engineering upgrade in over 50 years. On the 45 minute tour you’ll learn about the work carried out, and how modern computer technology now drives this funicular railway, as well as its unique history linked to the town. At the end of the tour, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and take a free return ride. Tours are limited to 12 people and places must be booked in advance.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 09 September:
- 10am - 10.45 / 11.15 - 12 midday
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 10am - 10.45 / 11.15 - 12 midday
Location & directions
1 Marine Parade, St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2ER
- Directions:
- we are next to the Grand Hotel, opposite of the Royal Hotel.
- Contact on day:
- Colin Powel/ Amy Griffiths
- Telephone number:
- +441723501754
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/o/central-tramway-company-66710284913
- Booking contact name:
- Amy Griffiths/ Colin Powell
- Booking telephone number:
- +441723501754
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/o/central-tramway-company-66710284913
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The engine room is located down a flight of steps and therefore is not accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Additional information
The engine room is located down a flight of steps and therefore is not accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
