Two Blackpool hotels have launched a special evening tram tour offering a new way to see the town's famous Illuminations, complete with canapés, drinks and a live guide. The 90-minute journey through the six-mile display of lights will take place on Wednesday, December 30.
A festive ride along the Golden Mile
An onboard tour guide will provide commentary on the history and heritage of the Illuminations as the tram travels along the seafront display. Guests will also be served a selection of canapés at their seats, alongside two glasses of prosecco or a soft drink.
The tour will run aboard one of Blackpool's newly refurbished trams, which received a green-and-cream makeover this autumn, inspired by the colours used on the town's trams in the 1950s.
Experience details and booking
The experience is available to guests staying at either the Boulevard Hotel or the Big Blue Hotel and can be added to overnight bookings for December 30. The tour departs from the Burlington Road West tram stop at 7pm, located opposite each hotel.
Tickets for the Illumination tram tour cost £25 for adults and £20 for children, and can be added when booking a stay at either hotel on December 30.
Hoteliers' welcome
Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of the Big Blue and Boulevard Hotel, said: "Each year, millions of people see the illuminations, but never in a setting quite like this.
"With a host, food and drink, this tour is designed to give guests the best viewing experience of our town's wonderful Illuminations.
"As 2026 draws to a close, it's important to end the year with a final treat, and what better way to do it than by travelling down our iconic Golden Mile, glass in hand, listening to the fantastic stories of the Illuminations."
Those staying at the Big Blue and Boulevard, winner of Northern Europe's Best Luxury Hotel in 2023 and 2024, will also receive rooms boasting views of either the Blackpool seafront or the Pleasure Beach's rides and rollercoasters. Blackpool was previously named among the UK's best seaside towns.
