The Seaton Tramway is a 2 ft 9 in narrow gauge electric tramway in the East Devon district of South West England. The 3-mile route runs alongside the Axe Estuary and the River Coly, running between the coastal resort of Seaton, the village of Colyford, and the ancient town of Colyton. There are 5 stops along the tram line, which allow for a full day out in the Axe Valley, with the all-day Explorer Ticket. Special Events & Experiences run throughout the year, including Birdwatching Trams, Tram Driving Lessons, Dino Trams, Pirate Trams and The Polar Express Tram Ride.
Good value for money if you pay a little extra to have explorer tickets as you then can get on and off as many times as you want. The wetlands are an excellent place to explore, cafe food was reasonably priced and good quality. All in all a good afternoon out would advise getting there early if you want to explore the wetlands and nature reserve as we ran out of time. Also be prepared to wait for next tram as some were full, but extras were running so that helped with queues
Lovely summer's afternoon spent enjoying the British coastal countryside, bird watching in the 3 hides available. We only bought the return ticket to the wetlands which was PS6.90 each. But you can buy an all day pass for PS14. There's only a really short and long stay at the carpark which costs us PS6 for 3 hours. The tram journey was a bit rocky and windy sitting at the top but enjoyed the nostalgia of the bygone days where trams like this were widely used. An enjoyable experience in the sun. It's the main attraction in the seaside resort.
Really fun little activity to do in the area. The staff were all really friendly, and the conductors gave little commentaries about the places we were stopping at, which was fun. The trams were a lot smaller than I expected, and the stairs up to the top were teeny tiny, so it might not be great for people with mobility issues. We didn't find that much to do at Colyton, unless you like looking round little independent shops. The station at Colyton was good though, with a cafe, shop and toilet. Definitely worth doing
Seaton Tramway is one of the best heritage attractions I have visited, trams every 20 minutes, journey 30 minutes each way. Both our drivers were excellent and took time to hop off at each stop and explain about the local area. Fantastic cafe / tea rooms at Colyford. Some of these narrow gauge trams are well over 100 year old and quite small. It is a testament to the skill of the engineers and volunteers that they are still in service today. We had a great day, thank you.
Delightful tram trip up the river, even on a wet day. Coyton was lovely to walk around and the church was beautiful inside. All the staff on the trams were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Fantastic attraction, one for all the family to experience. A gentle tram ride takes you to Colyton for a relaxing drink and cake or a hot meal in a modern dining area. On the way back you can hop off (with an adventure ticket) and explore the Seaton Wetlands, a relaxing idle for children and adults alike, I recommend some cloud gazing!
On-site services
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
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Good value for money if you pay a little extra to have explorer tickets as you then can get on and off as many times as you want. The wetlands are an excellent place to explore, cafe food was reasonably priced and good quality. All in all a good afternoon out would advise getting there early if you want to explore the wetlands and nature reserve as we ran out of time. Also be prepared to wait for next tram as some were full, but extras were running so that helped with queues
Lovely summer's afternoon spent enjoying the British coastal countryside, bird watching in the 3 hides available. We only bought the return ticket to the wetlands which was PS6.90 each. But you can buy an all day pass for PS14. There's only a really short and long stay at the carpark which costs us PS6 for 3 hours. The tram journey was a bit rocky and windy sitting at the top but enjoyed the nostalgia of the bygone days where trams like this were widely used. An enjoyable experience in the sun. It's the main attraction in the seaside resort.
Really fun little activity to do in the area. The staff were all really friendly, and the conductors gave little commentaries about the places we were stopping at, which was fun. The trams were a lot smaller than I expected, and the stairs up to the top were teeny tiny, so it might not be great for people with mobility issues. We didn't find that much to do at Colyton, unless you like looking round little independent shops. The station at Colyton was good though, with a cafe, shop and toilet. Definitely worth doing
Seaton Tramway is one of the best heritage attractions I have visited, trams every 20 minutes, journey 30 minutes each way. Both our drivers were excellent and took time to hop off at each stop and explain about the local area. Fantastic cafe / tea rooms at Colyford. Some of these narrow gauge trams are well over 100 year old and quite small. It is a testament to the skill of the engineers and volunteers that they are still in service today. We had a great day, thank you.
Delightful tram trip up the river, even on a wet day. Coyton was lovely to walk around and the church was beautiful inside. All the staff on the trams were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Fantastic attraction, one for all the family to experience. A gentle tram ride takes you to Colyton for a relaxing drink and cake or a hot meal in a modern dining area. On the way back you can hop off (with an adventure ticket) and explore the Seaton Wetlands, a relaxing idle for children and adults alike, I recommend some cloud gazing!
