{"id":15571,"date":"2026-05-27T14:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackpooltimeline.co.uk\/?p=15571"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:29:13","slug":"tramtown-museum-set-to-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/tramtown-museum-set-to-close\/","title":{"rendered":"Tramtown Museum Set To Close"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tramtown<\/span><\/span> on Rigby Road has been ordered to close after an independent structural survey concluded that the building is unsafe. Lynn Williams<\/span><\/span> confirmed that the museum\u2019s public entrance had been deemed structurally unsound, stating that the council could not risk reopening the site while safety concerns remain. The announcement follows an earlier temporary closure caused by an electrical fault. While repair work was being carried out, a structural engineer\u2019s inspection identified more serious issues with the building. Williams also said recent high winds had worsened the situation, tearing additional roof panels away and leading to further water ingress.<\/p>\n

All vehicles and artefacts have now been removed from the premises and placed into storage. Despite the closure, Williams stressed that the move does not signal the end of Blackpool\u2019s heritage tram programme. She said she and Lea Harrison<\/span><\/span>, managing director of Blackpool Transport<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, are examining potential options for a temporary or \u201cpop-up\u201d site to allow the collection to reopen to the public as soon as possible. Paul Galley<\/span><\/span>, leader of the Conservative opposition group on Blackpool Council<\/strong><\/a> and a volunteer at the museum, said he was \u201cgutted\u201d by the decision. He paid tribute to fellow volunteers and previously described Blackpool\u2019s historic tram fleet as central to the town\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

Williams said discussions have taken place with volunteers about forming a joint steering group to plan the next stage for the collection. She added that she is determined to see the heritage trams operating again this summer and to work towards creating a stronger, more sustainable visitor attraction for the future.<\/p>\n

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Tramtown depot and repair shop,Blackpool,UK<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rigby Road, Tramtown depot ,Blackpool transport, Lancashire, England, UK, FY1 5DD<\/p><\/div>\n