Tram Driver Experience

We offer two types of Tram Driver Experiences (TDE's).

Taster TDE - £25

A 30 minute session which will see you recieve a quick safety demonstration, be shown the controls of the tram and drive two round trip along our double track from Depot to Middleton Road, just over half a mile total.

Taster TDE's operate on select days throughout the year and can be booked at the bottom of this page.

Full Day TDE - £150

Our full day package starts the day at 11am where you will meet your instructor and guard followed by a safety briefing and a demonstration of the tramcar controls. Driving will begin initially with several trips on our quieter double track section from Depot to Middleton Road while the participant gets a feel for operating the car, once the instructor is happy the rest of the day will be spent driving the full length of our line.

Full Day TDE dates are arranged on a ad-hoc basis. To book a full day course contact us at info@hptramway.co.uk.

Why not read this article by Christopher Brindle from his experience of our TDE courses?

Due to our location and for insurance purposes all TDE participants must be over the age of 21, hold a valid, full UK driving licence and be physically able to stand for the full duration of the course. Tramcars are selected on a case by case basis and we are unable to garuntee a specific tramcar for the course. Heaton Park Tramway and its officers reserve the right to cancel any courses, at any time, without cause or refund.

Taster TDE dates and booking