Central Tramway Co

21/10/2026

It’s that spooky time of year again!
Why not come and visit us this Halloween and take a ride with our monster friends.
We are open 9:30-19:45 from Saturday until 31st October.
🎃

10/10/2026

Just a quick reminder to our patrons… we are still open, come down and visit us if you are in Scarborough Read more:

Colin Powell has said confusion over the closure of Britain’s oldest cliff lift - the Victoria Spa Cliff Lift - has negatively impacted the business he runs.

18/09/2026

Just a heads up that we have 2 planned days where we will be closed for our LOLER/ Rope inspections.
These inspections ensure we comply with Health & Safety Regulations, which is our number 1 priority. Thank-you for your understanding.

06/09/2026

A huge thank-you to everyone who visited us today… especially those who dressed in period costume as part of the Sunday Best Parade. We saw some amazing ladies and gentlemen!!!!
Our team got involved too

28/08/2026

As part of the Scarborough 400 programme, Central Tramway are supporting the Sunday Best Parade on 6th September. Anyone in period dress will travel free during the day.
We can’t wait to see some fabulous costumes!!!
A huge thanks to our friends Stephen Joseph Theatre for supporting us with this.

23/08/2026

A quick message from Central Tramway in Scarborough, we just wanted to inform that we are open daily 9:30am-9:45pm

22/08/2026

Just a reminder that Central Tramway is currently open 7 days a week from 9:30 to 21:45. You can find us by looking for our gantry lights which we had installed earlier in the year… we think they look stunning 🤩

17/07/2026

We are thrilled to open up our wheel house and archives to a small number of people during this years Heritage Open days. If you would like to join us please see the details in the link attached.

Heritage Open Days are free to access, learn more about the Central Tramway and its historic connection to Scarborough.

18/06/2026

One of this years events to Celebrate Scarborough 400 is the Sunday Parade on 6th September, 2026. This an opportunity to dress as our families would have during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, while showcases the rich history of our town.
Anyone wearing period dress will have free travel during the day to support this brilliant venture.
Tickets can be booked now @ scbo.co.uk

Thanks to the beautiful Ali for allowing us to take this picture, which would an all too familiar sight during our early years.

12/06/2026